New Mass Transit Taskforce announced

New Mass Transit Taskforce announced

The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK.  Working independently, and led by Chair Bridget Rosewell CBE, the taskforce will draw on best practice from across the world to make recommendations on how mass... continue

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22 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Deniz Huseyin

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What next for Oxfordshire transport after Gant’s surprise departure?

Oxfordshire County Council’s transport chief has resigned after an eventful, sometimes contentious, four years in the role,...

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28 May 2026Local Transport Today Comment
28 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Quiet lanes pilot to create safer walking and cycling routes in Oxfordshire

Deniz Huseyin

Oxfordshire County Council is to ban through traffic on new quiet lanes, where there is “strong local support”, under a pilot scheme. Quiet lanes are designated roads where motor traffic is restricted to make it safer for people to walk, wheel, cycle, wheel and horse ride, said the... continue

28 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Councils offered guidance to installing charging networks

Deniz Huseyin

A new guide advising councils how to overcome barriers to installing EV charging networks has been released by Clean Cities. Based on research of charging infrastructure networks in 30 European cities, the guide offers a “step-by-step” approach to planning, procuring and deploying... continue

28 May 2026Local Transport Today News
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Assistant Director of Regulatory Services Location: County Hall, Matlock/HybridReference: JOB/26/01541Salary details: Grade 16 £71,202 - £77,495 per annumJob term: Full TimeAppointment type:... County Hall, Matlock/Hybrid Grade 16 £71,202 - £77,495 per annum

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Rising fuel prices tempting London drivers to cycle, survey suggests

Deniz Huseyin

Nearly one in three London drivers say they are either cycling more or seriously considering it due to rising petrol prices, according to research conducted for Lime. A survey of 1,000 London adults found that 15% would switch to cycling if petrol prices continue to rise while 44% of Londoners aged... continue

28 May 2026Local Transport Today News

ITS launches campaign to renew the UK’s traffic signal technology

Peter Stonham

A campaign to renew the UK’s traffic signal technology has been launched by the intelligent transport system advocacy group ITS UK . It says the traffic signal infrastructure is ageing and a large number of assets have reached life-expiry or will do so in the next few years. “Public... continue

28 May 2026Local Transport Today News

DfT appoints TRL to act as approvals auditor

DfT appoints TRL to act as approvals auditor

TRL has been appointed by the DfT as approvals auditor to assess road condition monitoring technology providers. The consultancy will seek to help local authorities access consistent and comparable road condition data, supporting better  highway maintenance decisions. Under the contract, which... continue

28 May 2026Local Transport Today News
28 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Cycle lane go-ahead despite floating bus stop concerns

Deniz Huseyin

City of London Corporation is to press ahead with plans to install a cycle lane from Aldgate to Blackfriars despite facing concerns about floating bus stops from disability campaigners. The council approved the cycleway in October 2024, with two-way protected cycle lanes on Queen Victoria Street,... continue

28 May 2026Local Transport Today News
28 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Rees Jeffreys transport bursary open for applications

Transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund’s Transport MSc Bursary programme for the academic year 2026-27 is now open for applications. The Fund’s trustees are hoping to encourage more people to study for a transport related MSc – both those who are new to the transport sector and... continue

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Al-Sharif and Ferguson new Rees Jeffreys trustees

Al-Sharif and Ferguson new Rees Jeffreys trustees

Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has appointed Mohammed Al-Sharif and Anthony Ferguson as new trustees.  Mohammed Al-Sharif is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and a practising... continue

28 May 2026Local Transport Today People
Ending the 'horrifying violence on our streets'

Ending the 'horrifying violence on our streets'

Mat MacDonald

When an adult using a machine subjects a child to an act of horrifying violence on our streets, outrage is the only reasonable response.... continue

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21 May 2026Local Transport Today News
A message from the WM Active Travel Commissioner

A message from the WM Active Travel Commissioner

Beccy Marston

Why this event is important – and why WMCA is hosting it This event is important to me as it is a way to share best practice across the... continue

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21 May 2026Local Transport Today News
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Green light for Fastned’s west London ultra-rapid charging hub

Green light for Fastned’s west London ultra-rapid charging hub

Mark Moran

An ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub will be built by... continue

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20 May 2026EVolution News
Pod acquires EO Charging

Pod acquires EO Charging

Mark Moran

EV charging provider Pod has acquired EO Charging, a company providing... continue

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19 May 2026EVolution News
British Parking Awards 2026 are live

British Parking Awards 2026 are live

Mark Moran

The British Parking Awards 2026 are now open for entries. Presented by Parking Review magazine, the British... continue

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18 May 2026Parking Review News
Innovative software that helped shape Britain’s roads

Innovative software that helped shape Britain’s roads

Craig Shipley

Whilst most people driving on Britain’s roads... continue

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18 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Road, rail and airport plans outlined in King’s Speech

The King’s Speech for the new parliamentary session this week announced several new pieces of legislation to support both airport expansion,the construction of privately financed road projects, and the northern rail plans. Other bills will address taxi and PHV regulation and provide for a... continue

15 May 2026Local Transport Today News

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