New project works on standardising TRO data
Kerbside management and intelligent parking firm AppyWay has announced it’s contributed to the Department for Transport’s Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Data Model Alpha Project as an SME partner to project leader Valtech. The Data Model Alpha Project explored how a data publication and distribution system could transform how the data is accessed and published. The […]
Real time data for CAVs successfully transmitted in TISA first
The Europe-wide Traveller Information Services Association, TISA, has announced that two of its members have demonstrated a live data feed that provides external real-time data specifically tailored for Automated Driving vehicles. It says this will help increase safety and ensure better traffic management. TISA members TomTom and NNG have proved it is possible to send […]
One in four UK addresses above air pollution limits
Air pollution is in excess of World Health Organisation limits at 25% of UK addresses. Airqualitynews.com quotes figures addresspollution.org saying which uses data generated at Imperial College London to provide users with a free Air Quality Report for every address in the UK. The website uses annualised data to reveal the levels of particulate matter […]
Cycle ‘superhighways’ must be part of decarbonising transport – committee hears
Comprehensive, integrated rail and bus networks also needed, transport expert says… To read, click here: Cycle ‘superhighways’ must be part of decarbonising transport – committee hears (irishtimes.com)
VolkerHighways to begin works to replace Green Street footbridge in Kent
VolkerHighways and the rail division of sister business, VolkerFitzpatrick, are bringing together their combined experience to replace the railway footbridge on Green Street in Medway, Kent. The project, which is due to begin in March 2021 and to last for three months, will include installing temporary works access to the railway cutting to enable new bases for […]
Government consultation response heralds the end of free parking for everyone
The two trade associations representing UK parking operators have expressed serious concern following publication of the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government’s response (20 March 2021) to the recent consultation to the enforcement framework for the forthcoming new Parking Code. The British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC) say the response […]
Highways Voices hears how transport modelling the key understanding the new shape of traffic
The latest Highways Voices podcast from Highways News has heard why transport modelling is key to making the most of the growth in traffic data that is being gathered to understand changes in patterns due to the Coronavirus crisis. Listen here. Guest Darren Capes from the Department for Transport explains a data project he’s overseen […]
Panasonic and McAfee team up on vehicle security
Electronics company Panasonic has announced it’s working with anti-virus specialist McAfee to create what they call a Vehicle Security Operation Centre to protect vehicles from cyber security attacks. They say they will enable accurate detection and early response to attacks and help strengthen cybersecurity measures in the automotive industry. Panasonic explains that it has already […]
