Modelling World moves to Leeds for 2026 - Call for papers now open

Modelling World moves to Leeds for 2026 - Call for papers now open

Says Tom van Vuren, Modelling World Chair: "In 2026 Modelling World will be in Leeds, home of my alma mater. The event will look back at what we have learnt over the years – since the... continue

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DVSA brings in Warmington to cut driving test waiting times

DVSA brings in Warmington to cut driving test waiting times

Deniz Huseyin

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has... continue

8 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
DfT unveils four-pronged approach to improving road safety

DfT unveils four-pronged approach to improving road safety

Deniz Huseyin

A four-pronged strategy designed to achieve a 65%... continue

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TfL face delays in £1.5bn ticketing investment from contract dispute with Cubic

Deniz Huseyin

Transport for London (TfL) is facing a legal challenge to its decision to award a revenue collection contract to Spanish firm Indra Group. Incumbent contractor Cubic Transportation Systems said it submitted a lower bid than Indra and should have won the contract. The US firm, which has a... continue

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8 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Lane rental scheme to be trialled in Merton

Deniz Huseyin

The DfT has approved Merton Council’s lane rental scheme, which is due to start in June 2026 with a 12-week trial period. The south London borough said: “The aim is to reduce traffic disruption by encouraging better planning and quicker roadworks. It is not a fine.” A daily charge... continue

8 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

LTC completion delayed until 2034

Deniz Huseyin

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be fully sold to private investors while the completion date for the project has moved from 2032 to 2034, the Government has confirmed.  Last year the DfT appointed senior civil servant Kate Cohen to oversee the £10bn project, shifting responsibility... continue

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Enfield gets green light for lane rental scheme

Deniz Huseyin

Enfield Council has been given permission by the DfT and Transport for London (TfL) to implement the capital’s first lane rental scheme. The scheme will see companies such as utility firms charged for carrying out roadworks on the busiest sections of the borough’s road network at peak... continue

8 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
8 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
More must be done to prioritise active travel in Wales, says report

More must be done to prioritise active travel in Wales, says report

Deniz Huseyin

The Welsh Government and its partners have failed to follow advice... continue

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LTNs must recognise pedestrians with disabilities, study says

Deniz Huseyin

While Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) hold the potential to reclaim public space and enhance accessibility for some, their success depends on a broader commitment to inclusive design and infrastructure improvements that prioritise diverse needs, concludes a new paper by a team of transport... continue

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New Year Honours list lauds stars of transport universe

New Year Honours list lauds stars of transport universe

New Year Honours list lauds stars of transport universe A host of eminent figures from across the transport universe have been recognised for their contributions in the King’s New Year Honours list.  Vernon... continue

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Steer gives Grinnell People and Talent role

Steer gives Grinnell People and Talent role

Steer has appointed James Grinnell as Chief People and Talent Officer. Most recently, he served as Group People Director at Currie & Brown, a global construction and... continue

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Wilkins leaves DfT for statistician role

Wilkins leaves DfT for statistician role

John Wilkins has announced his departure from the DfT. He worked at the department for 12 years in a range of roles including Deputy Director, Statistician and... continue

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Skinner made transport and mobility MD at WSP

Skinner made transport and mobility MD at WSP

Rachel Skinner has stepped into the role of Managing Director for WSP in the UK and Ireland in its transport and mobility team. Skinner has been with the company for 27 years in a... continue

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PJA makes Jones Associate Director

PJA makes Jones Associate Director

Rebecca Jones has been promoted to the role of Associate Director at PJA. She has been at the consultancy for four years, first as... continue

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Harding gets senior role at Barnsley Council

Harding gets senior role at Barnsley Council

Ami Harding has started a new position as Senior Active Travel Coordinator at Barnsley Council. She joined the local authority three years ago as Active Travel Coordinator... continue

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Steer promotes Afonin

Andrey Afonin has been promoted to Principal Consultant at Steer. He has been at the consultancy for four years, most recently as Senior Consultant. ... continue

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Wade joins Arcadis

Arcadis has hired George Wade as Principal, Transit Architecture & Placemaking Lead. He previously spent eight hears at Jacobs as Team Lead, Cities.... continue

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‘New pavement parking powers do not go far enough to protect pedestrians’

‘New pavement parking powers do not go far enough to protect pedestrians’

Mark Moran

Proposals to give local authorities the power to prohibit pavement... continue

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