Q-Free and Texas Highway Products to deploy 240+ Traffic Controllers in Plano, Texas
Q-Free has announced that in collaboration with partner Texas Highway Products, Ltd. it has won a significant contract to provide 240+, 2070LDX ATC controllers along with the highly regarded MAXTIME® intersection control software to the city of Plano, Texas. The contract, which was secured through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) TxShare Cooperative Purchasing Program, replaces […]
Octavius secures three lots on NEPO Framework
Octavius has been appointed as a primary supplier on the NEPO Framework Agreement on three North-East Lots: Lot 4 covering projects between £3m-£5m, Lot 5 for projects £5m-£10m and Lot 6 for projects of £10m and above. The NEPO procurement solution is governed and used by the 12 North East local authorities. The framework incorporates […]
Automated driving on Swiss motorways is theoretically possible from this Saturday
From March 1, it will be theoretically possible to hand over the steering wheel to technology on Swiss motorways. The prerequisite for this is that the vehicle has a level 3 autopilot system. However, no such system has been submitted for official approval in Switzerland yet. The Swiss parliament passed the revision of the Road […]
Solihull: £1m safety plan after series of fatal crashes
A road that has seen three fatal crashes since 2018 is set for new crossings and speed cameras. Measures to improve the A41 Warwick Road in Solihull are part of a £1m project after years of complaints from residents about dangerous traffic. The BBC reports that Solihull Council secured the funding from the Department for […]
TfGM: Contactless ‘tap and go’ across bus and tram just a month away
Bee Network passengers will soon be able to travel seamlessly across bus and tram knowing they’ll always pay the best fare over the day or week, as Greater Manchester gets ready to achieve its long-held ambition for an integrated, London-style transport system. From 23 March, contactless ‘tap and go’ – which is already available on […]
Women in Bus and Coach welcomes Victoria Armstrong and Laura Hadzik to its Board of Directors
Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Victoria Armstrong and Laura Hadzik to its Board of Directors. Their extensive experience and deep commitment to the transport sector will further strengthen WiBC’s mission to champion and support women within the industry. Victoria Armstrong is the Chief Executive of the Community […]
Campaigners demand action as mobility scooter casualty hotspots identified
Campaigners are calling for urgent updates to the Highway Code after new data has revealed Britain’s mobility scooter collision hotspots, highlighting the most dangerous areas for users. Department for Transport (DfT) road casualty data revealed that the number of mobility scooter users killed in collisions on the British roads almost doubled in 2023 – with […]
Transport for the South East receives Active Travel Funding
The South East is set to benefit from enhanced walking and cycling opportunities thanks to new funding from the Department for Transport (DfT). More than £31.5 million from the Active Travel Capability Fund 2024/25 has been allocated to local authorities across the region. This will support the development of new walkways and cycle paths, upgraded crossings […]
‘Find Your Path’ – DfT and ADEPT launch innovative campaign to transform local government recruitment
A targeted recruitment campaign has been launched today, 24 February, which aims to address critical workforce challenges in local authorities. The Find Your Path campaign focuses on attracting young people aged between 18 and 27 to local authority roles, including those delivering the place services we all use such as local highways, waste and recycling, green space and access, […]
M54/M6 link could get “19,000 cars a day off other local roads”
Analysis from Midlands Connect shows delivering a new connection between the M54 and the M6 northbound would get cars off local roads. The A460 carries approximately 23,000 vehicles each day; 28% of which are freight vehicles. If the proposed link road is opened, which Midlands Connect supports, this could reduce to approximately 4,000 vehicles each […]