Five Key Birmingham City Centre Roads Set for Major Change Under Sprint Initiative Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham sprint transport buses traffic infrastructure westmidlands speedlimits publictransport urbanplanning sport Birmingham city centre is poised for significant transformation as the Sprint initiative proposes new traffic regulations including 20mph speed limits and dedicated bus-only roads. These changes aim to improve public … Read More
Over 100 Solihull Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing in 2026-27 - Comprehensive List Released Friday, February 27, 2026 solihull resurfacing highways maintenance potholes infrastructure council funding roads transport Solihull Council has announced an ambitious highways maintenance programme for the 2026-27 financial year, targeting resurfacing improvements across over 100 roads within the borough. The council oversees the upkeep of around … Read More
Transformations Planned for Birmingham’s St Martin's Queensway Tunnel – What to Expect and When Friday, February 27, 2026 birmingham tunnel stmartinsqueensway bullring anti-social behaviour publicspace urbanrenewal infrastructure safety Birmingham City Council has announced a series of long-awaited improvements to the notorious St Martin’s Queensway tunnel, a key pedestrian route running beneath the Bullring and connecting Birmingham New Street and … Read More
Thousands of EV Charging Points Set to Transform West Midlands Streets Thursday, February 26, 2026 ev westmidlands chargingpoints electricvehicles sustainability transport infrastructure coventry walsall governance A £14.5 million scheme to install thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the West Midlands has received approval from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board. The initiative aims to … Read More
New 'Tram-Style' Electric Buses Approved for A34 and A45 'Priority Routes' to Reduce Journey Times Wednesday, February 25, 2026 sprint electric westmidlands transport buses a34 a45 publictransport infrastructure accessibility sport The West Midlands Combined Authority has taken a significant step forward in the long-planned Sprint bus project by approving the purchase of 24 tram-style electric buses. This investment aims to revolutionize travel along … Read More
Major Plan to Build New Birmingham Bus Station Sets Aggressive but Realistic Timeline Wednesday, February 25, 2026 birmingham busdepot wmca franchising transport investment planning infrastructure delays budget Concerns have emerged over potential cost increases and delays in constructing a new bus depot in Birmingham. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Investment Board has approved the business justification for … Read More