Innovation moves from pilot to practice at LCRIG Festival on this week’s Highways Voices
This week’s Highways Voices podcast takes you from connected vehicle data that’s finally moving beyond endless pilot projects to artificial intelligence that can identify road defects before they become a problem, as we bring you chat from the LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival, where the latest ideas aren’t just being talked about – they’re being […]
Government confirms £800m of transport cuts
The Treasury has issued more details of proposed cuts to fund more spending on defence, including £800 million from the Department for Transport budget. In a policy paper entitled “The Defence Investment Plan Funding explainer“, the cuts will be made between now and 2030, with £100 million less spending in 2026-27, then cuts of £200 […]
Self-driving cars may not pick up pedestrians depending on what they’re wearing, warns autonomy expert
Concerns that self-driving cars may not pick up pedestrians depending on what they’re wearing emerged during a recent London Assembly meeting. The warning comes as driverless taxis or robotaxi trials are currently under way in London, with operators including Waymo looking to launch passenger services later this year, says the London Evening Standard. When asked […]
ITS Nationals Network elects new Chair
Europe’s Network of National ITS Associations (ITS Nationals) has elected Steve Schneider of ITS Mobility in Germany as its new Chair for the next two years. He replaces Dónal Hodgins, who has stepped down to concentrate on a new role as part of the leadership of a major project for Transport Infrastructure Ireland in Dublin. […]
TISA honours traffic information pioneer Danny Woolard
The intelligent transport systems expert Danny Woolard has been recognised for 30 years of innovation and leadership in the traveller information sector by being awarded a prestigious Fellowship of the Traveller Information Services Association, TISA. The Fellowship was presented during the TISA General Assembly in Ghent, Belgium, where the organisation’s Steering Board unanimously recognised Mr […]
Conduent agrees to sell tolling business to Quarterhill for $70 million
Conduent has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Tolling business (a division of Conduent Transportation) to ITS solution proividers Quarterhill Inc. The sale has a purchase price of $70 million (£53 million) in cash, and Quarterhill will assume most liabilities associated with the business, including all surety bond obligations, further improving […]
‘Building a career through opportunity’: Balfour Beatty CEO Steve Helliwell to retire
From Junior Engineer to Managing Director, Steve Helliwell’s career journey has been shaped by stepping forward, taking opportunities and helping others do the same. As he announces his retirement after a 13-year career with Balfour Beatty, he reflects on leadership, career progression and why internal mobility creates opportunities for people to grow – for the […]
M5 Junction 26 replacement scheme wins international award
Heidelberg Materials UK is celebrating award success with project partner AECOM and client Somerset Council for the M5 Junction 26 Chelston Link project in Wellington. The complex scheme to replace a rapidly deteriorating concrete road was named winner of the Project Excellence and Innovation Award at the NEC Martin Barnes Awards, which recognise excellence in […]
Key decisions made on Shetland tunnels
Plans for fixed transport inks in the Shetland Islands have taken a major step forward. Shetland Islands councillors have decided to approve the recommendations for options to be taken forward to the next stage of the Inter-island Transport Connectivity Programme, including subsea tunnels between some of Shetland’s islands, similar to those in the Faroe Islands, […]
MICHELIN AI Assistant will provide connected fleets with operational data
MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s UK customers within the commercial vehicle and passenger transport sectors now have access to MICHELIN’s AI Assistant, designed to provide instant, actionable insights into crucial operational data. The assistant will be available within the MyConnectedFleet web platform, says Business Motoring. It was designed to manage queries such as generating a report showing […]