Over 20 million car drivers want to switch to alternative methods of travel for journeys of one to two miles, according to new research
New research today reveals that of the 20 million drivers who regularly use their car for journeys of between one to two miles, some 6.9 million (34%) want to switch to other travel methods. When asked about their travel over journeys of less than 1.5 miles, almost one in seven car owners (13%) said they […]
Powys Council starts preparation for 20 mph transformation
Work to prepare Powys roads for the upcoming default 20mph speed limit will begin this week. On 17 September, the Welsh Government will introduce a default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across Wales. Restricted roads are generally those where streetlights are placed no more than 200 yards apart and are usually located in residential […]
Self-driving cars ‘need to learn the language of cyclists’
Future generations of self-driving cars should ‘learn the language’ of cyclists to help them safely share the roads with bikes, new research suggests. Human-computer interaction specialists from the University of Glasgow have highlighted the need for new systems in autonomous vehicles (AVs) capable of replicating the complex social interactions between human car drivers and cyclists […]
Transforming highways for high-speed travel and energy transport
Revolutionary design could combine superconductor levitation, lossless electricity transmission, and liquid hydrogen transportation into one system, according to new research by the American Institute of Physics. Researchers have developed a proof of concept for a superconducting highway that could transport vehicles and electricity, cooling the necessary superconductors with a pipeline of liquid hydrogen. Most magnetic […]
Nottingham City Transport achieves Earned Recognition status
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has achieved DVSA’s Earned Recognition status, making it the first bus operator in the city to be accepted into the national scheme. The recognition showcases NCT’s commitment to compliance and safety standards and demonstrates that it has robust systems and processes in place to continuously monitor its performance. NCT Operational Compliance […]
Crash leaves lorry hanging off bridge on M1
A lorry was left hanging off a bridge after crashing into a barrier on the M1 in Leicestershire. Police were called to reports the vehicle had crashed on the southbound carriageway at junction 19 Catthorpe Interchange just after 04:30 BST. Officers say the southbound carriageway is closed at junction 19 as well as the both […]
£2 DigiGo single fares for on-demand transport in Essex extended until end of June
DigiGo, Essex County Council’s on-demand shared public transport service, has extended its participation in the Government’s Bus Fare Cap Grant until June 30. This means that all single DigiGo tickets will remain capped at just £2 until this date, across the county. DigiGo is a shared public transport service which offers on-demand or pre-bookable travel in parts […]
Boundary Marketing & PR enters collaboration with Purple Tree Communications
Boundary Marketing & PR, the only marketing company dedicated to the highways and transport industry, is to collaborate with a new specialist company, Purple Tree Communications, to help further develop its marketing, PR and communications offer to the industry. Boundary is a team of passionate people who help companies in the highways and transport sector […]
TMP launches the new environmentally friendly Manchester bio-polymer bollard
TMP, one of the the leading traffic management product brands, has announcedthe launch of its latest product within its sustainable product range. The new Manchester Bio Bollard uses a bio-polymer derived from sugar cane*.Suzanne Day, Managing Director of TMP, said: “Focusing on environmental best practices andhonouring the internationally recognised Green Apple Environment Award for Helping […]
Transforming Scotland’s public transport system could create over 20,000 jobs, says new Friends of the Earth report
More than 20,000 jobs could be created in Scottish public transport — and hundreds of thousands more in manufacturing and construction — by concerted public investment, according to a new report. Friends of the Earth Scotland (FoE)’s report On the Move, due to be published today, sets out the opportunities and challenges of transforming Scotland’s […]