Daily transport briefing

Published: 12 August 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

Green to Our Core Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council. Bridget has been the leader of Council since 2018 and sits on the boards of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the Cambridge Growth Company’s Advisory Council. The consultation on a new Climate and Nature… (Transport Wales)

ITC debates new aviation technologies The ITC was delighted to host its Winter Discussion Webinar on the 3rd March, exploring the policy impacts of new aviation technologies. Guests heard insights from an expert panel, including Mark Bentall (Airbus), John Strickland (Cranfield University) and Sophie Lane (Aviation Technology Institute). A summary report on the event can be found here. (Transport Wales)

PACTS 34th Westminster Lecture This year’s Westminster Lecture will be delivered on 16th November 2026 by Phil Jones and Lee Waters, on ‘Adopt or Justify: the... The post PACTS 34th Westminster Lecture appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Does Canvey Island need a third road? BBC News - Should there be a third road to get on and off Canvey Island? It's a question many are beginning to ask once again after work to replace gas pipes along the A13 between the Tarports junction in Benfleet and the busy Sadlers Farm roundabout, caused much of south Essex to be gridlocked. (Various)

ITC explores long-term rail strategy The ITC held a successful Spring Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 14th April 2026. The event explored the role of and priorities for rail in a long-term transport strategy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Steve Allen from CPCS UK, and David Hoggarth from Transport for the North. An excellent and wide ranging discussion […] (Transport Wales)