Innovation in highways and integrated transport is transforming how transport networks are planned, operated and connected. Emerging smart technology, data and new approaches are making highways and the wider transport network safer, more efficient, more sustainable and more inclusive.
For high-potential businesses and SMEs
Have you got an innovative pilot, project or solution?
For transport operators, owners and industry partners
Interested in finding new solutions for transport infrastructure?
Transport systems are essential to keeping people, goods and services moving efficiently across the UK. But increasing pressure on infrastructure, congestion, decarbonisation targets and fragmented transport systems are driving demand for smarter and more connected solutions.
Better-integrated transport networks can improve reliability, reduce emissions, support economic growth and create more accessible journeys for passengers and communities.
Active travel and micro-mobility
Enhancing walking, cycling, and e-scooter infrastructure and legislation.
Connected and autonomous mobility
Enabling self-driving passenger and freight vehicles. Connecting vehicles via tech to improve the driving experience.
Smart roads and connected infrastructure
Using data to optimise highway management, operations, accessibility and network management
Maintenance and renewals
Extending asset life and reducing disruption.
Decarbonised mobility
Reducing emissions across construction and operations; transitioning to future fuels and lower carbon transport.
Safe and reliable operations
Improving road safety and network performance. Creating more seamless passenger journeys.
Accessible and inclusive journeys
Creating a barrier-free transport system by commissioning robust evidence and actively listening to the voices and expertise of disabled people.
Integrated network planning
Aligning highways with wider transport systems. Improving stations, bus stops, ports and airports.
Collaborating with the Department for Transport
We work closely with the Department for Transport (DfT) to drive innovation and deliver transformative projects across the UK transport sector. Our partnership enables us to support cutting-edge research, develop new technologies, and create solutions that address the most pressing challenges in transport today.
The Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with Connected Places Catapult, offers Transport Research and…
It means using smart technology, data and new approaches to make highways and the wider transport network safer, more efficient, more sustainable and more inclusive.
We collaborate with highways operators, contractors and suppliers on innovation projects, trials, digital solutions and decarbonisation‑focused programmes across the road network. Get in touch
Connected Places Catapult helps connect SMEs and start‑ups with highways partners, funding opportunities and real‑world trials to test and scale their innovative technologies. Learn more
We support the UK government’s Better Connected strategy by testing smart, integrated transport solutions, influencing policy and helping local authorities implement data‑driven transport systems.
We partner with National Highways on trials, digital innovation and smart infrastructure projects that improve safety, performance, accessibility and decarbonisation on the strategic road network.
We work with the National Centre forAccessible Transport (NCAT) and others toembed accessibility into infrastructure,digital services, and journey design so thattransport works better for everyone.
