Dynniq Mobility rebranded to SWARCO
Multinational transport technology company SWARCO says its merger with Dynniq Mobility, initiated at the end of September 2021, is proceeding according to plan and enters the next phase with the rebranding of the Dynniq Mobility companies. It says the merger between SWARCO and Dynniq Mobility, two well-known brands in the industry, has a significant impact […]
Yunex Traffic retrofit technology to help reduce CO2 emissions across Liverpool City Region
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Yunex Traffic to upgrade over 750 traffic signal sites across the region. Forming part of a Transforming Cities Funding project, the programme will see existing halogen traffic signals upgraded with Yunex Traffic’s LED central light source (CLS) technology, which consumes less energy while delivering improved […]
<strong>Yunex Traffic retrofit technology to help reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions across Liverpool City Region</strong>
Forming part of a Transforming Cities Funding project, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded a contract to Yunex Traffic to upgrade over 750 traffic signal sites across the region. The programme will see existing halogen traffic signals upgraded with Yunex Traffic’s LED central light source (CLS) technology, which consumes less energy while delivering […]
Inspirational FM Conway chairman, Michael Conway MBE, passes away surrounded by his family
FM Conway has announced that its Chairman, Michael Conway MBE, has passed away peacefully at home after a six-year battle with cancer. Michael was CEO of FM Conway for over 40 years after taking over the company from his father Frank Conway who founded it in 1961. For the past two years, Michael moved into […]
Next steps for Newcastle city centre traffic proposals to be decided
Public feedback on proposals to pedestrianise part of Newcastle city centre will be considered by councillors before next steps – including a potential public inquiry – are confirmed. The results of a statutory consultation on plans to remove traffic from Blackett Street, New Bridge Street West and the northern section of Pilgrim Street will be […]
Inclusivity should be factored in from the beginning, or you’ll unwittingly exclude people, ITS (UK) Forum hears
The Intelligent Transport Systems industry is being reminded to be completely inclusive and remember less able members of society when developing public-facing transport technology. At its latest Inclusive Mobility Forum meeting, ITS (UK) heard a series of examples of the challenges facing disabled people. Gordon McCullough, CEO of the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, explained […]
TfL hiking tube and bus fines by 25%
Transport for London’s fines are expected to increase by at least 25% to £100. The news website MyLondon reports that commissioner Andy Byford has announced fines are expected to increase from £80 “to protect our revenue from fare evasion and fraud.” It says the hike will target chronic fare evaders across the whole TfL network […]
Driverless vehicles going on sale in America – for farming
The tractor maker John Deere has announced its autonomous 8R Tractor for large-scale production will go on sale later this year. The 8R tractor uses what the company calls “StarFire” GPS guidance system, and new advanced technologies to “help farmers grow more for a growing planet”. The tractor has six pairs of stereo cameras, which […]
Re-flow Case study: How Chapter 8 Traffic Management found the efficiency to outpace the competition
Re-flow’s goal is to give businesses the tools, opportunities, and support to find freedom and thrive. For Chapter 8 Traffic Management, that meant finding the efficiency to take full advantage of its place in the market, something Re-flow could definitely help with. Context Chapter 8 Traffic Management is a Mallow-based traffic management company, serving the […]
Americans funding HGV hydrogen fuelling research
The US Senate has adopted legislation to establish a grant program at the US Department of Transportation to assist with the adoption of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. TTnews.com reports the Hydrogen for Trucks Act is designed to provide financial support for fleet owners and operators seeking to switch to zero-emission vehicles. The legislation would […]
