Vivacity Labs and TfGM continue to implement ‘smart’ junctions
Vivacity Labs and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced the continued implementation of AI-controlled ‘smart’ traffic junctions to accommodate the increase of active travel modes, such as cycling and walking, in the city during the Covid-19 pandemic. The news comes after the initiative was declared winner of the Innovative Use of Technology award at the 2020 Intelligent Transport Systems, ITS (UK) Awards recently. Using sensors with inbuilt artificial intelligence, Vivacity enables TfGM to anonymously identify different types […]
Exeter shows good progress with air quality
Fewer areas in the city of Exeter now have high nitrogen dioxide levels than in previous years, according to the council’s Local Air Quality Management Report-which explains progress made last year. The report shows long term trend in nitrogen dioxide levels in the city is down, woith only four areas now exceeding limits. Exeter City […]
East Lothian aim to provide transport hub within walking distance of every resident
Every East Lothian resident will live within walking distance of new public transport hubs under ambitious plans to transform the way people travel in the county. A £30,000 pilot project to trial the first of the new multi-hubs, in Musselburgh, is set to go before councillors next week for the go-ahead. The innovative proposals for […]
Only partnership working will continue to connect the country, says Highways England Chief Executive
Future partnership working will ensure all parts of the country are connected, according to Jim O’Sullivan, Chief Executive, Highways England. Five years of Highways England have transformed road design and build, he said. Addressing attendees at the opening of this year’s major industry event, Highways UK, Mr O’Sullivan said innovations in the industry had reduced […]
Local areas must take the lead in economic response and recovery, says ADEPT and EY report
Local authorities are in the best position to scope and priritise interventions that sustain or enhance economic supply as well as form and leverage alliances, partnerships and working groups that can rapidly broker local intelligence on business, employment and skills, and consequently expedite support and ensure synergy with other plans. This will only happen if […]
£50 million secured to improve connectivity around Sheffield
Sheffield City Council has secured £50 million funding to improve the connectivity in and around the city. The new project, Connecting Sheffield, will include a range of transport schemes focused on delivering change in the city’s walking, cycling and public infrastructure, while encouraging active travel and supporting the shift towards sustainable transport. The council said […]
Mottram bypass project reaches consultation phase
The possible Mottram bypass project that is set to improve journeys between Manchester and Sheffield has reaxhed the public consultation stage. The scheme will take traffic away from Mottram in Longdendale, reducing noise and improving air quality in the village as well as tackling congestion and making journeys more reliable. The village is on the […]
Transport for the North Chief Executive to leave his role next year
Transport for the North’s Chief Executive Barry White will step down from his role next year. Mr White will depart in May next year to take a ‘career break’, following the finalisation of the submission of the next business case for Northern Powerhouse Rail, scheduled for March. John Cridland, Chairman of Transport for the North, said: “Barry White […]
Robotiz3D among the projects to receive share of ‘innovation’ funding
The Government has commited £134 million to support the UK’s ‘greenest’ and ‘most innovative’ businesses thriving during the pandemic as well as help secure new jobs. This investment forms part of the governments decision to ‘build back better’ by supporting companies to bring their ‘novel’ ideas to market. Robots that patrol UK roads to detect […]
ADEPT Live Labs programme publishes end of year report
The ADEPT Smart Places Live Labs programme – led by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) – has published its End of Year One report, with promising results. Following on from its first White Paper, the report charts the progress of the £22.9 million Department for Transport (DFT) funded programme and each […]