Full weight of the UK Government behind ITS World Congress 2027
The ITS World Congress 2027 has reached an important milestone, with the UK Government confirmed as official host of the Congress, alongside local hosts, West Midlands Combined Authority through Transport for West Midlands. The 33rd ITS World Congress Birmingham 2027 is organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe, in collaboration with the European Commission and co-organised […]
TomTom cuts EV onboarding for automakers to minutes – and improves driver experience
TomTom has announced the launch of new capabilities that help automakers and mobility providers integrate complete EV experiences faster and improve every stage of the journey for drivers, from trip planning and navigation to charging and range prediction. As EV adoption grows, so does the competition. Carmakers are racing to bring new models to market […]
LCRIG introduces Phase Two of the Knowledge & Innovation Network
LCRIG has launched Phase Two of its Knowledge & Innovation Network, placing a greater focus on supporting innovation development, alongside further enhancements to the Local Authority Navigator, providing even more valuable insight into the local roads sector. Phase Two sees the continued development of the Local Authority Navigator, bringing additional data and intelligence to an […]
Unions call for halt to London driverless taxi rollout over safety and jobs concerns
The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has called for a halt to London’s driverless taxi rollout, following a London Assembly report raising concerns over safety, congestion and regulatory oversight. The Assembly’s Transport Committee said it had not received sufficient evidence to support the introduction of autonomous passenger services in the capital. The report […]
Bus passengers save 1.5% in journey time on London routes optimised by CitySwift’s AI
CitySwift, the data operating layer for major global transport networks, has announced results from its network-wide performance partnership with Transport for London (TfL) and London’s bus operators. Customer journey times on optimised routes have been reduced by 1.5%, measured using TfL’s Journey Time Metric (JTM) – a single metric that combines both speed and reliability to accurately […]
Roadside Technologies’ VECTA proven on UK highways
After two years of design, development, and testing, followed by an 11-month real-world trial, Roadside Technologies has announced the release of its advanced hazardous object detection system, VECTA. The trial saw four VECTA towers deployed along approximately 1km of a live UK motorway in parallel with a remote CCTV monitoring service, so automated detection could […]
Plan for road through Chelmsford’s Army and Navy roundabout delayed
Work to completely transform the Army and Navy roundabout in Chelmsford is facing a construction delay. The £81 million project has been in the pipeline for several years and would see the infamous junction completely changed. says Essex Live. Senior transport officials in Essex want to see the existing five-arm roundabout converted into a ‘hamburger’ […]
A11/A47 Thickthorn works leave nearby homes shaking
Residents living close to the A11/A47 Thickthorn junction improvement scheme in Norfolk have reported vibrations shaking their homes during construction, with some raising concerns about cracks appearing in walls. Householders say the effects have been particularly noticeable during certain phases of the £200 million project, which is designed to improve traffic flow at the junction, […]
Suffolk has ‘just over 350 potholes left to repair’
Inspectors are working ion all weathers to find and fix potholes in Suffolk, with “just over 350” now remaining across the county. Suffolk County Council repaired 15,259 road defects from January to the end of September – 20% more than the 12,736 fixed during the same period last year, reports the BBC. The authority is […]
“Trial after trial tells the same story”: Collins urges action after West Midlands AI camera findings
The UK General Manager of road safety technology company Acusensus is warning that an AI camera trial which flagged nearly 19,000 potential mobile phone and seatbelt offences in just two weeks provides further evidence that dangerous behaviour on Britain’s roads must be taken seriously. Geoff Collins was responding to findings published by Transport for West […]