Trapeze wins Irish information contract
The ITS software company Trapeze Group has been awarded the contract to deliver a new Travel Information Services and Systems technology solution to Ireland’s National Transport Authority. The company says this solution helps support the NTA with their strategic goals of improving public transport services by effectively managing the data for the transport network across […]
Data helped informed decision making – TTF
A city traffic engineer has explained how accurate up-to-date data helped him make informed decisions about modal shift and traffic management during the initial days of the Coronavirus restrictions in March, and how the information he has continues to be invaluable. Sean Bulmer of City of York Council was taking part in a Transport Technology […]
Department of Transport seeks views on the ‘future of transport’ will look like in rural areas
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a call for evidence to find ways to boost rural transport connectvity. The Government is seeking views on how digital innovation in particular can help people to plan, book and pay for travel. It also wants to find out what peoples view are on ’21st-century transport’ including e-bikes […]
DfT publishes Connected Vehicle data research and issues six-point potential strategy
The Department for Transport has released the findings of a study into the value of data shared between vehicles and road authorities. The 38-page document also sets out a recommended action plan for delivery including developing a “talking traffic” service in the UK. This research, supported by Andy Graham of White Willow Consulting with Atkins […]
Newham Council starts search for four highways contractors
Newham Council has started the process to search for four highway contractors for its £100 million highways framework. A prior information notice said that work would include a range of highway planned scheme implementation and planned maintenance activities. Including improvements and modifications to existing carriageway and footways, resurfacing, installation of highway infrastructure, soft landscaping and […]
Hampshire CC considering new transport options for Basingstoke
Hampshire County Council and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council are working on the transport strategy for Basingstoke, with on-going research that will form an outline plan in the spring. This will include a report into a new mass rapid transit system as well as further consideration to a western by-pass and more cycle and walking […]
Cheshire East goes out to consultation on new local transport and parking plans
Cheshire East Council has launched public consultations on local transport and parking plans across the borough. The consultations will seek to engage with communities, towns, elected members and stakeholders. The results of the exercise will inform the future direction of how to improve transport, walking and cycling in its towns. It will also inform proposals, […]
