LTC opponents call on Harper to undertake immediate review
Opponents of the Lower Thames Crossing have called for an immediate review of it amid fears about its environmental impact. The BBC reports that a coalition of conservation groups want Transport Secretary Mark Harper to rethink the plan, voicing concern that the proposed 14-mile (23km) tunnel linking Kent and Essex will destroy ancient woodland and […]
130 areas of Scotland could get 20 mph limits
A council in Scotland is looking to introduce a blanket 20 mile per hour speed limit on roads in its villages and towns. The Press and Journal newspaper reports Transport Scotland has asked Highland Council to be its pilot local authority for a national 20 mph speed limit plan. Highland Council has already delivered the […]
Highways industry facing critical infrastructure knowledge gap, new research finds
More education and collaboration is required across the highways industry, after a new survey by ACO Water Management highlighted critical knowledge gaps regarding the implementation and maintenance of drainage systems. Outlined in a report – Highway Drainage: The Route to Surface Water Management – 100 infrastructure and highways engineers were surveyed to delve into the key priorities […]
Renault and Google strengthen connected vehicle partnership
Renault Group and Google have announced an expanded partnership aimed at designing and delivering the digital architecture for the “Software Defined Vehicle” (SDV) and accelerating the group’s digitalisation. The two partners say they will develop a set of onboard and offboard software components that are dedicated to the SDV and will grow synergies and use […]
BMW and HERE team up for hands-free driving
The location data and technology platform HERE Technologies has announced the BMW Group is utilising its high-definition map to enable hands-free driving in the United States and Canada. HERE says it is one of the world’s first companies to provide high-definition maps for Level 2+ automated driving capabilities in series production vehicles, and that this […]
