PrePass and Kodiak AI collaborate to advance safe, scalable driverless trucking
PrePass, the integrated weigh-station bypass, toll payment, safety, and compliance solutions specialist, and Kodiak AI, Inc, a leading provider of Physical AI-powered autonomous driving technology, have announced a new collaboration to integrate Enhanced Inspections of Kodiak’s autonomous trucks, conducted by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance-trained inspectors, into established state roadside screening and enforcement systems. Using the […]
Gallows Corner flyover fully reopens to traffic
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the much-delayed Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout have fully reopened to traffic, following the completion of major strengthening and refurbishing work as well as water infrastructure work by Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW). All remaining traffic management and diversion routes have been removed. Originally built in the 1970s […]
“A massively damaging U-turn” – Scottish Government drops review of road user charging powers amid council criticism
The Scottish Government has halted a review of local road user charging legislation, prompting criticism from Edinburgh councillors who say the decision could restrict councils’ ability to introduce congestion charging and fund sustainable transport initiatives. The decision, disclosed in a written parliamentary question at Holyrood, relates to a regulatory review of charging powers established under […]
Sheffield announces £360,000 plan for Clean Air Zone, ring road and city centre traffic sensors
Sheffield City Council is planning to spend £360,000 on traffic sensors because it “lacks information about how people and vehicles move around”. A capital spending hearing will vote later today (21 September) on installing 36 sensors across the inner ring road, city centre and Clean Air Zone, says The Star. The move represents increasing the city’s combined ‘Intelligent […]
Oxfordshire highways chief claims £167.9 million to fix county’s roads is ‘not enough’
Almost £168 million is being given to Oxfordshire to fix the county’s roads over the next four years, but its .highways chief has said the money is still not enough. Oxfordshire County Council has approved the submission of its local transport delivery plan to the Department for Transport, detailing how it plans to spend £245.5 million […]
Drivers to be fined under Welsh Government’s emission rule change
A new rule change aimed at cutting vehicle emissions comes into force in Wales later this month, reports North Wales Live. Under existing legislation, Rule 123 of the Highway Code advises motorists to turn off their engine when their vehicle is stationary on a public road. In certain circumstances, leaving a vehicle’s engine running while stationary […]
Cumberland seeking Prioritised Capital Maintenance – Corporate Properties Consultant
Cumberland Council’s Programme Management Office is seeking to appoint a single professional services provider with suitable architectural, building surveying, mechanical and electrical engineering, structural engineering and quantity surveying capability to facilitate the development, design, procurement and delivery of the Corporate Prioritised Capital Maintenance (PCM) Programme for the duration of the contract, says ProContract. The appointed […]
Work commences on long-awaited new Hereford Bypass
Herefordshire Council has begun site preparation, which includes fencing, ground investigations, trial holes, and drainage and pavement surveys. The scheme aims to form a key part of Hereford’s wider transport strategy, supporting housing growth, economic development, and improved access to the Hereford Enterprise Zone, says the Hereford Times. Councillor Philip Price, cabinet member for transport and […]
£25m A36 Salisbury corridor upgrade backed by councillors despite congestion and green space concerns
Salisbury councillors have given their backing in principle to National Highways’ £25 million proposals to upgrade the A36 Southampton Road corridor, following debate over the scheme’s potential impact on traffic, green space and neighbouring routes. Salisbury City Council approved its position at a full council meeting last week, with councillors weighing the proposed improvements to […]
Buenos Aires trialling Kapsch TrafficCom V2X technology
An innovative proof-of-concept trial using connected mobility technology is underway in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, enabling communication between vehicles and road infrastructure to exchange relevant information while on the move. For this test, Kapsch TrafficCom implemented its connected vehicle (V2X – Vehicle to Everything) technology, which allows for testing under real-world conditions how the […]