TRL Partners with Australia’s National Transport Research Organisation to Launch iROADS in the South Pacific Region
Global transport and mobility research company TRL has announced a partnership with Australia’s National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) to bring its iROADS platform to the South Pacific region. TRL says this strategic collaboration aims to revolutionise road network management and infrastructure monitoring across the region, improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability. iROADS, developed by TRL Software, […]
RAC and Continental Automotive launch telematics partnership for fleet and business vehicle operators
The RAC’s dedicated telematics division, RAC Connected, is offering business vehicle operators a safer and more efficient method of fleet management through a new partnership with Continental Automotive. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Continental Automotive customers can choose from the RAC’s suite of telematics products, all of which help fleet managers reduce vehicle running costs. One […]
East Herts Council’s Air Quality Action Plan receives DEFRA recognition
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recognised East Herts Council’s Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) as an example of best practice. The council’s plan is now included on DEFRA’s website to help other councils develop their own approaches to improving air quality. East Herts is one of 236 councils in the […]
Government to focus on bringing bus and train services under public control
The Government has said it will focus on bringing bus and train services under public control. This was reaffirmed as part of Transport Secretary Louise Haigh’s speech at this week’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Ms Haigh said privatisation of transport belonged to the past and had failed. The government is bringing in new laws […]
New average speed cameras go live by Loch Lomond
New Jenoptik Average speed cameras beside Loch Lomond are now being used for enforcement, after their installation earlier in the summer. The cameras have been installed on a stretch of the A82 between Cameron House and Tarbet. The local newspaper, the Lochside Press a Police spokesperson as saying: “The average speed cameras will be deployed […]
American Government official details Chinese connected car ban
The United States National Economic Advisor has told carmakers in the “Motor city” of Detroit in Michigan that the Biden administration is pressing ahead with plans to ban Chinese components from Connected Vehicles in the country. At a gathering at the Detroit Economic Club, Lael Brainard told attendees from the motor industry that “China has […]
Residents asked not to be alarmed during tunnel training exercise
People living near the Brynglas Tunnels on the M4 in Newport are being urged not to worry if they hear sirens or see smoke or flashing lights in the area tonight. The two tunnels to the east of Cardiff will be shut overnight for an emergency services exercise. Traffic Wales South says the emergency services […]
ADEPT publishes tree guidance for local authorities
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has published the final closure report for their ‘Value of Trees Toolkit’. Commissioned by ADEPT and funded by the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, the Value of Trees project provides local authorities with guidance on tree planting to support climate change mitigation, resilience building and […]
Stagecoach East Engineer is Finalist for second prestigious national award
An Engineering Manager at Stagecoach East has completed a remarkable run of achievements by being named as a Finalist in a second prestigious national award for his work at the local operator. Peter Collins has now been named as a Finalist in the Society of Operations Engineers’ Safety & Resilience in Engineering Awards, for the […]
