This month features News & Analysis: High speed rail and local transport funding discussed at party conferences; Isle of Wight tunnel plans revealed; Streetwork sites urged to do more to consider blind pedestrians; Debate: Should the Government reconsider its decision to back a third runway at Heathrow? Working Life: Richard Coates of the Office of Rail & Road, Tales from the Past: The Highway Engineer, Just One More Thing: Connected cars in Coventry, Letters: Time to embrace change in how we make decisions; Turbo roundabouts and safety; New training approach not welcome; Bus services future depends on town or country, Transport Sketch: Say three words and you are there, Airports: cover story – Surface access options set out for Heathrow’s third runway; Luton’s light rail shuttle starts to take shape; Roundtable discussion: Future mobility options explored, Regional development: Economic boost promised by Avonmouth motorway junction, Transport Planning: Engaging people with plans; Road Construction: Challenging ground overcome on Ely bypass, UKRLG: Well managed highway code published later this month, Technical Paper: Designing resilient roads to meet future challenges, CIHT news, events and much more.