Q-Free appoints new Chief Technology Officer
Q-Free has appointed Fredrik Thysenius as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Thysenius will lead Q-Free’s global engineering organization, define the company’s global technology strategy, and strengthen collaboration across its technology teams and divisions. An engineer by training, Thysenius began his career in software development and system architecture before progressing through research and development, engineering leadership, and […]
Government backs active travel with £104m for National Cycle Network
The Government is to invest £104 million in the National Cycle Network as part of a wider push to make walking, wheeling and cycling a bigger part of everyday journeys. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said active travel should no longer be treated as an “afterthought” or “bolt-on”, as she set out the Government’s approach at […]
Cardiff Met research shows how smart vehicles could power the smart cities of the future
Smart vehicles could do far more than transport people, according to new research from Cardiff Metropolitan University which shows how their computing power, sensors, connectivity and batteries could help cities become smarter, greener and more responsive. Researchers from Cardiff Met, working with colleagues from Cardiff University, the University of the West of England and Beirut […]
M4 Newport relief road: why was it needed – and why was it blocked?
The cancelled M4 relief road around Newport was intended to tackle one of the most persistent congestion problems on the Welsh motorway network – but the £1.4 billion scheme was abandoned after a long-running dispute over its environmental impact. The 14-mile, six-lane motorway was designed to provide a new route south of Newport, taking traffic […]
MP launches campaign to make Derbyshire’s notorious A632 safer
A Derbyshire MP has launched a campaign calling for improved safety measures on the A632, following continued concerns over speeding and serious collisions on the route. Louise Sandher-Jones, Labour MP for North East Derbyshire, has launched Make The A632 Safe, urging residents to share their experiences of the road and press for further action, reports […]
Barnsley set to invest £10m to tackle potholes
Barnsley Council’s cabinet are set to meet to approve an additional £10 million into Barnsley’s roads. The project will be funded through the re-prioritisation of resources already included within the council’s plans and will be delivered over the current financial year and the following three years, says the Barnsley Chronicle. The investment will first need […]
Southend transport plan proposes highway improvements and wider use of traffic technology
Southend-on-Sea City Council has set out proposals for highway and junction improvements, upgraded traffic signals and a digital twin of its transport network in its draft Local Transport Plan covering 2027–2045. The plan combines infrastructure improvements with technology intended to manage congestion and improve network resilience, alongside measures to make public transport easier and more […]