One life saved, one wasted call-out: the ‘pros and cons’ of phone crash alerts
Two contrasting stories have highlighted what Andy Graham MBE, co-founder of specialist eCall data company VESOS, has described as the ‘pros and cons of phone crash detection’. A driver who plunged 330ft down a mountain pass in Wales was saved by her iPhone’s crash alert, while at the other end of the scale Derbyshire Police […]
Devon’s £4m rapid response road repair boost
Rapid response road repair crews will be deployed by Devon County Council as part of a £4m investment made possible by careful financial planning. The council’s cabinet also approved plans to extend a successful pothole repair trial for a further year. The move follows the authority identifying £7.8m in savings and reviewing the earlier trial in Barnstaple […]
Oxford congestion charge income to fund transport schemes
A multi-million pound temporary congestion charge investment plan has been agreed by Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet. Benefits agreed include extending the existing offer of free park and ride bus travel to mid-August. The future investments agreed include an amended offer for park and ride bus travel in Oxford, with the introduction of a £3 combined ticket, covering […]
Scaling up seamless mobility: ERTICO publishes ITS European Congress facts and figures
ERTICO – ITS Europe has published details about last month’s ITS European Congress. Organised by ERTICO and hosted by İSBAK and the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, in collaboration with the European Commission and with the support of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye, the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye (TBB), and […]
AGD Systems launches AI-powered detector for identifying vulnerable road users
AGD Systems has unveiled its new AGD646 AI Pedestrian and VRU Detector, a next-generation solution designed to accurately detect and differentiate vulnerable road users (VRUs) at pedestrian crossings using advanced artificial intelligence. At the core of the AGD646 is a powerful AI engine specifically trained for kerbside environments.This intelligent system can distinguish between different types […]
Tees Valley FUSION project saves 5000 travel hours
A digital project at the forefront of cutting delays on the road network has slashed waiting times by 50% at some of the North East’s congestion hot spots. The Tees Valley FUSION project, using Yunex Traffic FUSION Technology, has been operating across 57 co-ordinated sites and 196 traffic signals across the region. More results from the project […]
Government sets wheels in motion for £120bn framework renewal
Crown Commercial Service has opened the bidding process for the Government’s biggest construction framework renewal. The third-generation Construction Works and Associated Services framework, including ProCure24, has now gone out to tender with an estimated total value of £120bn, says Construction Enquirer. The pan-Government deal, known as RM6320, will replace and consolidate several major routes to […]
Scottish Borders unveils long-term plan for safer, more resilient roads network
Scottish Borders Council’s updated Road Asset Management Plan has been published, setting out the authority’s long-term approach to maintaining and improving the region’s road network to support communities, the economy and the environment. The plan outlines a clear, long-term approach to managing the Borders’ road network and related infrastructure, helping ensure that investment decisions are […]
Somerset: M5 St Georges Bridge set for major investment
National Highways is set to invest over £50m to ensure the M5 St Georges Bridge in North Somerset is fit for the future. The extensive and essential repairs involve concrete repairs to strengthen the bridge foundations and lifting the structure 72 times to replace bearings underneath that allow for movement as well as removing and installing […]
Redspeed calls for smarter speed enforcement to protect vulnerable riders
Redspeed is urging a renewed focus on intelligent speed enforcement and data‑driven road safety, as motorcycle casualties remain stubbornly high despite advances in vehicle technology. As part of a new monthly thought‑leadership series from Redspeed, motorcycling and road safety expert Tom Duckham argues that targeted, tech‑enabled enforcement can play a vital role in protecting riders […]