US bans Chinese connected car software
The software that connects American cars to the internet has heavily relied on Chinese coding, but now that hidden dependency is forcing one of the auto industry’s most complex overhauls in decades. Beginning on 17 March, automakers selling connected vehicles in the US must certify that their systems are free of Chinese software – a […]
London Assembly demands Mayor apologise to sacked bus driver
The London Assembly has demanded that the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, apologises over the sacking of Metroline bus driver Mark Hehir, who chased down a thief to return a passengers stolen necklace. The driver was branded a “hero” by the assembly members and last week they passed a unanimous motion calling for an investigation […]
Menai Suspension Bridge set for traffic management changes
A new traffic management system will be put in place on the Menai Suspension Bridge with a tidal flow system operating to allow for the permanent repair of the damaged crossbeams. This is due to be in place from 19 February for a period of approximately eight days. From 7am-1pm traffic will be able to […]
Bournemouth announces ‘Quiet Road’ consultation
People living in Bournemouth are being invited to have their say on proposals to make local roads safer for walking, wheeling and cycling. BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) Council is consulting on plans to extend a key active travel route that already runs through Bournemouth Gardens, linking the Square with Coy Pond Gardens, where recent improvements have included […]
Harrow rolls out 500 new on-street EV charge points
The London Borough of Harrow is rolling out 500 new on-street EV charge points across the borough in partnership with char.gy – giving you more places to plug in on your doorstep. The focus is on residential streets and is designed for residents without a driveway or off-street parking. The charge points are attached to […]
Castle Cary sinkhole to be repaired after more than four years
Work to repair a sinkhole which has been causing issues on a busy road in Somerset for more than four years is set to start next week. Issues began on Station Road in Castle Cary in 2021, and residents said the sinkhole had since become a “running joke” among the community, says the BBC. Castle Cary […]
LGA survey suggests a third of councils will need emergency government bailouts over next three years
More than a third of councils – and almost half of social care councils – responding to a new Local Government Association survey say they are likely to have to apply for emergency government bailout agreements to set budgets in the next three years. While funding levels have risen over the last few years and multi-year […]
Reports say most smart motorways are not value for money
Many smart motorways are currently failing to offer the value for money expected when they were originally planned, according to newly released reports from National Highways. According to the BBC, Two of the schemes,involving sections of the M25 and the M6, were found to be offering “very poor” value. Just three out of a total […]
Lime director says cyclists should be given priority at lights
Traffic lights in London should automatically turn green for cyclists to help speed up their journeys, according to Lime’s policy director. The majority of traffic light systems in London are fitted with sensors that detect buses approaching. They then turn green sooner to let them pass or stay on green for longer, says the BBC. […]
Kapsch TrafficCom wins first-of-its-kind satellite tolling project in Lithuania
Kapsch TrafficCom is proud to announce that it will deliver and operate an end-to-end truck tolling system for Via Lietuva, the roadway institution of Lithuania. The Vienna-based company will deliver the satellite tolling system within the next eight months and manage technical operations for five years. The tolling scheme (titled e-tolling in Lithuania), which covers […]