
TfL expands Lane Rental to Camden and Merton, funds AI, smart barriers and drones
TfL has extended its Lane Rental scheme to Camden and Merton and approved eight more boroughs for rollout from autumn 2026. Revenue funds trials of smart barriers, camera-based AI on buses, drone inspections and coordination programmes (Dig Once, BusSense) to reduce streetworks disruption and improve bus journey reliability.

Global Roadmap for Safer Infrastructure Established
The IRF launched the Ten Steps to 2030 plan at a global conference, promoting collaboration and innovative strategies to enhance road safety and reduce fatalities.


Call for Applications for Sub-Group to Expert Group on Road Infrastructure Safety
The European Commission is seeking applications for a sub-group on road infrastructure safety focusing on forgiving roadsides and self-explaining roads. Experts will address safety design issues and collaborate on urban mobility matters.
