Locations for new Birmingham speed cameras announced
Six new sites for the location of speed cameras across Birmingham have been announced by the city council. The average speed enforcement cameras, to be installed by the end of 2025, will be funded through the Clean Air Zone net surplus revenues and the locations agreed following joint working with West Midlands Police. Routes have […]
Teletrac Navman launches OEM Telematics
Teletrac Navman has launched OEM Telematics, a new product enabling customers to connect its TN360 fleet management platform with factory-fitted telematics hardware from a wide range of vehicle manufacturers. The development removes the need to take vehicles off the road for aftermarket hardware installation by connecting the data from the embedded vehicle telematics device with […]
Resurfacing work to start in Burton town centre
A highways project to improve two Burton town centre junctions is beginning next week. The Staffordshire County Council scheme will see crews resurface the junction of Union Street, Orchard Street and New Street. Works will also include the New Street traffic island, along with the High Street and Manor Drive approaches. Daytime work to repair kerbs, […]
PTV Group earns ISO 27001 certification for Information Security
PTV Group, part of the international brand Umovity, has successfully certified its Information Security Management System (ISMS), covering development and operations, according to the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. The certification reflects the company’s ongoing dedication to meeting the highest international standards in cybersecurity and data protection. ISO/IEC 27001 is the leading global standard for […]
Video tutorial helps cut driver blind spots toward motorcyclists
New research which explores why car drivers often fail to spot motorcyclists on the road has revealed how a simple video intervention could help save lives – with 92% of drivers reporting a greater understanding of hazards. Despite making up less than 1% of UK road traffic, motorcyclists account for nearly 20% of road fatalities. The Motorcycles in […]
National Highways issues plea to drivers after M6 road workers put at risk
Drivers are being urged to pay extra attention when travelling through roadworks on the M6 after several vehicles drove into a work site putting workers at risk. National Highways is currently carrying out essential maintenance work on the bridge which connects the M6 junction 4A and the M42. Re-painting and maintenance is essential to prevent […]
The City of Greensboro North Carolina/Greensboro Transit Agency and Guident join the ACES Mobility Coalition
The ACES Mobility Coalition today announced the City of Greensboro, North Carolina and the Greensboro Transit Agency, along with Guident Corp. have officially joined the Coalition underscoring their commitment to advancing shared autonomous mobility. Coalition Executive Director Scott Belcher said adding these two new members highlights the ACES Mobility Coalition’s growing influence. “ Greensboro and […]
GM repurposes robotaxi fleet to test autonomous driving technology
General Motors has put vehicles enabled with technology used in its failed robotaxi venture Cruise back onto the road. The Detroit automaker confirmed that it would accelerate development of GM’s hands-free, eyes-off advanced driver assist system by “testing a limited number of Cruise Bolt vehicles on select highways in Michigan, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay […]
Welsh Government announces £1 bus fares for young people from September
People aged 16 to 21 will be able to ride on buses across Wales for just £1 from September, Single fares will cost just £1 and there will be £3 day passes available too. It will allow young people to enjoy unlimited travel with any participating bus services from 1 September for a year. The […]
M20 to close to allow for Operation Brock deployment
The M20 will be closed between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Wednesday 16 July from 8pm to allow the Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed at the request of the Kent & Medway Resilience Forum. The contraflow system is being deployed on a 13-mile section of the M20 between junctions 8 Maidstone and 9 Ashford, […]