Technology’s here-and-now contribution to a better environment showcased at ITS (UK) Members’ Day
ITS (UK)’s first major in-person gathering since the start of the pandemic will feature a discussion about how technology is helping transport reduce emissions and tackle climate change. The industry association’s Members’ Day is hosted by Cubic Transportation Systems at their UK HQ in Surrey on Thursday 25 November. It is also sponsored by White […]
Broken transport promises come as new evidence shows widening transport spending gap, says IPPR North
Analysis from the north of England’s leading think tank, IPPR North has shown that if the North had received the same transport investment as London over the last decade, it would have received £86bn more Independent analysis of past transport spending published today by IPPR North shows that between 2009/10-2019/20, the North received just £349 […]
Government strengthens hand held mobile law
The Government is strengthening existing laws making it illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving under virtually any circumstance. It says this follows a public consultation which found that 81% of people supported such a move. The Highway code is being changed making it clear that hand-held phone use at traffic lights or […]
Reducing exposure to polluted air needs a personalised approach, says Imperial College
A more ‘personalised’ approach is needed to reduce people’s exposure to polluted air, says an Imperial expert. Dr Benjamin Barratt, Deputy Director of the Environmental Research Group at Imperial College London, says there is a perception amongst some of the public that poor air quality is a general problem, solely requiring government interventions, but in reality […]
Apple speeds up driverless car project
Apple is reported to be pushing to accelerate development of its electric car and is refocusing the project around full self-driving capabilities. Bloomberg says it’s spoken to people “familiar with the matter”, explaining Apple is aiming to solve a technical challenge that has “bedevilled the auto industry”. “For the past several years, Apple’s car team had […]
