Ringway invests in Econ’s first fully electric multi-purpose maintenance vehicle
Ringway has hailed the impact of its first fully electric highways maintenance vehicle, six months after reaching UK’s first agreement with leading UK manufacturer Econ Engineering. The E-QCB (Electric Quick Change Body) was purchased at the start of this year following a successful trial and evaluation period, and has been put to work across the […]
Highways industry calls on political parties to direct funding to prevent not patch potholes
Following the release of political party manifestos, the highways maintenance industry is urging the next government to avoid patchwork pothole repairs and focus on more preventative methods to save taxpayers money on costly reactive road maintenance. The highways maintenance industry welcomes political parties prioritising funding for local Authorities to reduce the number of potholes across […]
Kent: Chestfield Tunnel emergency contraflow in place
A contraflow has been put in place on the London-bound lane along the length of the Chestfield Tunnel on the A299 Thanet Way to repair and replace the jet fans in the coast-bound lane following a safety critical fault being identified in the tunnel. An emergency closure was introduced on Tuesday 11 June so that […]
PTV: A guide to simple and effective digital public transport service planning
PTV have published a white paper, “Ultimate Guide to The Best Public Transport Service”, to highlight the advantages of digitalized network and timetable design, as pen, paper, Excel and Google Maps are no longer up to date and far too prone to error. Jam-packed buses, delayed trains – for many people, public transport evokes negative associations. […]
Regional bus fares to rise in the West Midlands as industry struggles to meet rising costs
Fares for day and season bus tickets are set to rise by an average of 6% in the West Midlands at the end of June as the industry struggles to meet the ongoing challenges of rising costs. The decision will see, for example, the nbus day ticket rise by 30p to £4.80 and the […]
Go-Ahead announces board appointment to drive UK and international growth
Go-Ahead has announced the appointment of experienced transport leader Louise Cheeseman, who will join the board of the Go-Ahead Group as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 July. The addition of Louise as a new Director will support the company’s strategic plan to grow its business within the UK and internationally, ensure greater diversity in […]
Transport sector reacts to Labour Party manifesto
Following the launch of the Labour manifesto, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “It’s pleasing to see major concerns for drivers, such as local road maintenance and the transition to electric vehicles, high on the list of Labour’s priorities if they win power. However, there is an important issue which is notably absent. “The previous […]
ITS UK and MaaS Scotland sign partnership agreement
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the industry association for transport technology, and MaaS Scotland, Scotland’s membership body for the MaaS sector (managed by Technology Scotland), have signed a partnership agreement for the mutual benefit of both organisations and the wider transport sector. Over the past few years, MaaS Scotland and ITS UK have been […]
Causeway one.network to povide Florida’s Hillsborough County with Work Zone and Road Disruption Software
Digital work zone and road management platform provider, Causeway one.network, have announced that Hillsborough County, Florida has signed an agreement to adopt the company’s Traffic Management, Plan Share, and Live Link modules to address work zone permitting, right-of-way management, and safety. It is part of an effort by the County to increase efficiency and improve […]
Flow Labs unveils the next generation of intersection performance measures
Transportation AI specialists Flow Labs have announced a new, proprietary standard for intersection performance measurement: Integrated Signal Performance Measures (ISPMs). ISPMs offer a more comprehensive approach to signal performance management, enabling improved accuracy, better decision support, and an entirely new strategy for addressing the limitations of traditional methods. ISPMs use AI to integrate multiple datasets, […]
