New ways of working needed to fill one million potholes
Local authorities must explore new approaches and ways of working if the proposed multi-year funding towards repairing potholes is to have the desired impact, according to road safety specialists, WJ Group. The news comes after reports that the Labour party has pledged to repair one million potholes if elected next month. The proposed £320 million in funding […]
Pupils help spread clean air day message in Dundee
Dundee school pupils are being encouraged to spread the word about this year’s Clean Air Day, which is on Thursday June 20. As part of work to support the campaign in city primaries, a competition is underway for classes to design a banner to get the message across to the public. It comes as city […]
New bike share scheme launched in Worcester
A brand new bike and e-bike share scheme has hit the streets of Worcester today, boosting access to sustainable transport and contributing towards cutting traffic congestion, while boosting air quality and public health. Operated by UK-based shared sustainable transport providers, Beryl, in partnership with Worcester City Council, the scheme will comprise 175 e-bikes and 50 […]
ADEPT urges effective climate measures
ADEPT has responded to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) transport adaptation strategy. While ADEPT supports the strategy’s goals of enhancing transport network resilience and the actions it outlines, it raises concerns about the lack of specific implementation details and funding mechanisms for local authorities. “ADEPT emphasises the need for clarity on how additional responsibilities assigned […]
ERTICO-ITS Europe re-elects leadership
ERTICO – ITS Europe used the occasion of its 34th General Assembly in Brussels to undertake important decisions on electing the future leadership for the next three years. Dr. Angelos Amditis was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Supervisory Board for the next three years, and the extension of CEO Joost Vantomme’s tenure for another […]
Inclusive Bus Cab Design National Roadshow announced
A major new survey is being carried out at bus garages across the UK to ensure that bus cab designs are inclusive for all drivers. Researchers from TRL, working with TfL and Women in Bus and Coach, will visit a number of sites including in London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, and Belfast. They will talk to […]
Gatwick Airport: Taxi drivers in new Uber protest
Further protests by Gatwick airport taxi drivers, angry that Crawley council is failing to act against Uber damaging their livelihoods by breaking local licensing laws. will take place this evening. The protest at the full council meeting comes after Gatwick airport began advertising Uber services to passengers and introduced Uber reserved bays at the airport. […]
“Revving up radio” at WorldDAB Automotive 2024
The annual WorldDAB Automotive event brought together, both in-person and online, over 300 executives from across the global automotive and broadcast sectors in Prague, Czechia. Setting the scene, WorldDAB President, Jacqueline Bierhorst made a passionate call for continued collaboration to ensure broadcast radio’s prominence in-car. She described radio as “relentless” for its longevity and added: […]
Women in Transport’s Sonya Byers awarded OBE for services to diversity
Sonya Byers, Chief Executive Officer of Women in Transport, Patron of Women on the Move Against Cancer, and Trustee of parkrun global, has been honoured with an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024. This prestigious award recognises her exceptional contributions to diversity and inclusion […]
ITS Now reveals the winners of the 2024 @ITS Now Innovation Awards
ITS Now (ITSnow.org) has announced the winners of this year’s ITS Now Innovation Awards, which were judged at Traffex 2024. As well as looking out for innovative features in products, a key element to the judging was the environmental benefits that the equipment or system would have. Alistair Gollop, Founder of ITS Now, said “We […]
