Digging in: Transport Committee launches inquiry into impacts of street works by utility companies
The Transport Committee will investigate ways to help limit the damage and disruption to England’s roads and pavements that work carried out by utility companies can have. In a new inquiry, the cross-party Committee will examine how better management, regulation and enforcement could benefit both road users – including cyclists and pedestrians – and the local […]
TfL publishes Travel in London 2024 Annual overview
Transport for London has published its Travel in London report – its annual publication that summarises trends and developments relating to travel and transport in London. Among the findings highlighted, TfL reports the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to outer London is delivering substantial improvements to the cleanliness of the air that […]
Norfolk County Council supports AGD’s “Cone B” signal trial
Norfolk County Council is working in collaboration with Vision Norfolk and AGD Systems as the first county in the UK to trial a new type of tactile signal for future use at signal-controlled crossings. Currently, the tactile signal used across the county known as ‘Cone A’ takes the form of a tapered cone with a […]
Transport Scotland issues update on A9 Dualling Programme
Transport Scotland has published Made Orders for a stretch of the A9, calling it a major step forward in dualling the 15-mile section between Dalraddy and Slochd. Subject to no legal challenge being received to the published made Orders, this will complete the statutory authorisation process for the scheme. It is expected that the Made Orders for […]
Only one in four Scottish councils enforce pavement parking rules
It’s emerged just a quarter of councils in Scotland are enforcing pavement parking bans, something a councillor in Dundee has described as “pretty disappointing”. The Scotsman newspaper quotes Transport Scotland figures showing only eight of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have started enforcement since the legislation came into force last December. Drivers can now also be […]
Police step up breath tests as deaths rise
The latest Department for Transport figures show 300 deaths on Britain’s roads in 2022 where a motorist was over the drink drive limit – an increase of 15% on the previous year and the highest since 2009. There were 6,800 casualties in drink drive accidents, with drunk drivers accounting for 17% of road deaths. “Testing […]
ITS World Congress Call for Contributions deadline extended
The Call for Contributions for ITS World Congress 2025 has been extended until Friday 10 January. The organisers are looking for speakers with innovative ideas to share, saying this is your opportunity to make a global impact. “It’s time to transform your ideas into impactful sessions at ITS World Congress 2025,” the promotional blurb reads. “We’re […]
Free-Flow Tolls Introduced on the Mont Blanc Motorways and Tunnel
The Mont Blanc Motorways and Tunnel (ATMB) will now benefit from the advantages of free-flow tolling under a 10-year contract awarded to Emovis, a subsidiary of Abertis Mobility Services. As part of this project, Emovis will convert 58 km of the A40 motorway into a free-flow tolling system, providing motorists with an unmatched driving experience […]
Uber and WeRide Launch Autonomous Mobility Service in Abu Dhabi
The mobility and delivery technology platform Uber Technologies and WeRide, which was the world’s first publicly listed Robotaxi company, have announced the launch of their ride-hailing partnership in Abu Dhabi. The launch represents the first time autonomous vehicles are available on the Uber platform outside of the United States, as well as the largest commercial […]
