Transport to receive £2.4 billion boost as West Midlands Mayor unveils major plan to ‘turbocharge’ economy
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has unveiled his plans to reboot the region’s economy, raise living standards, and improve transport network infrastructure. The West Midlands Growth Plan will drive a new era of prosperity in all parts of the region by creating 100,000 jobs in fast-growing industries, getting tens of thousands of residents into work, […]
Welcome to the future: Sweden launches CAV test track with drones and autonomous vehicles
The Swedish research facility AstaZero, operated by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), has announced the opening of an advanced connected vehicle testing ground, aimed at assessing the safety and efficiency of next-generation automated transport systems. AstaZero acts as a comprehensive research hub where autonomous vehicles, AI-powered drones, and connected emergency vehicles are put through intensive testing, […]
WeRide launches fully autonomous bus operations in Singapore
WeRide has launched its fully driverless Robobus operations at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in Singapore, the first autonomous vehicle in Southeast Asia to operate without a safety officer on board. Following extensive testing and safety assessments of its remote operations and on-road performance, WeRide has secured approval from the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) […]
Bright ideas: Lineway UK provides photoluminescent solution for Liverpool’s highways decarbonisation goal
Lineway UK has completed the installation of glow-in-the-dark line markings in Liverpool as part of the city’s drive to decarbonise its road network. Commissioned through the ADEPT Live Labs 2 scheme, the project aims to reduce the environmental impact of the city’s roads. Lineway was tasked with proving the effectiveness of their innovative photoluminescent line […]
BMW adds CO2 footprint feature to My BMW and MINI apps
The BMW Group is now offering customers even broader scope for personalising analysis of their driving stats in the My BMW App and MINI App. The latest update allows drivers to view their personal carbon footprint for the first time. Contained within the range of My Trips driving statistics, the new insight reflects how connected […]
TfL sets out further plans to improve road safety in Shoreditch
TfL is inviting Londoners to have their say on further plans to make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle in and around Shoreditch. The consultation is open for Londoners to respond to until 12 September. The plans would see the creation of new, high-quality crossings for both cyclists and pedestrians, new cycle […]
Cormac marks first year of partnership with the Environment Agency
Cormac has marked its first year of working on the Environment Agency’s (EA) National Framework Agreement for Asset Operation, Maintenance, and Response (AOMR). Over the past year, Cormac has been awarded ten contracts under Lots 1and 3, approaching £1million, as it delivers essential services including, civil engineering, vegetation management, landscaping, and habitat creation. Under Lot […]