TfL and Hounslow announce Cycleway 9 extension plans
TfL is inviting people to have their say on new plans to make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle in and around Brentford. In collaboration with Hounslow Council, the plans would see the creation of a new, high quality, protected cycleway, to connect communities and cut road danger. This scheme builds […]
Mayor Tracy Brabin unveils detailed routes for West Yorkshire’s Mass Transit network
Detailed proposed routes for the first phase of a new West Yorkshire mass transit network have been released today by Mayor Tracy Brabin in a major step forward for the region’s plan for growth. The Mayor visited Downing Street last week for a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how Metro Mayors will help […]
Plymouth planning 20mph zones
Parts of Plymouth city centre could be turned into a 20mph zone, supported by average speed cameras. Plymouth City Council has written to thousands of residents to tell them it wants to make dozens of streets in Stonehouse and Stoke 20mph. Council documents suggest the extent of the proposed zone, which would be bordered by Saltash Road, Western Approach, Union and Union Street as far […]
PTV launches new edition of Vissim Automotive
PTV Group, part of the international brand Umovity, has unveiled a powerful new edition of its itraffic simulation software, specifically designed for the automotive sector. PTV Vissim Automotive offers a range of new, comprehensive functionalities to build a highly responsive digital testing environment for all vehicle types. For automotive manufacturers, vehicle simulation has become an indispensable […]
Chilean road operator reduces KSIs by over 40% with help from UK firm
Chilean motorway concession Autopista Costa Arauco has reported a remarkable 42% reduction in KSI casualties after deploying an AI data analytics solution for traffic management. The road safety efforts, comprising a suite of traditional and cutting-edge technological measures, have led to an equally notable 34% reduction in all crashes over the first 12 months since […]
Cubic switches to SkedGo to power Umo app routing
SkesGo has been selected by Cubic to provide routing technology for its Umo app, enhancing the travel experience for 75+ agencies across North America and Chile. By leveraging SkedGo’s technology, Cubic’s Umo app now offers riders the ability to plan, book and pay for multiple public transport options alongside shared micromobility services. From buses to car […]
A9 dualling to cost “£31m per mile”
The cost of dualling part of the A9 has been blasted as ‘astronomical’ as it emerges taxpayers will have to fork out almost £31million for every mile. Transport Scotland is to hand out the £184.7million contract to dual the stretch between Tomatin and Moy to construction giant Balfour Beatty. The Scottish Government had aimed to […]
Sadiq Khan’s deputy admits that key green transport mission milestone is likely to be missed
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is forecast to miss a key milestone in his mission to encourage Londoners away from using their cars towards greener modes of transport, his deputy Seb Dance has admitted. The mayor set out a target in his 2018 transport strategy for 80 per cent of all trips in London to be […]
Aberdeen council criticised after fining 2,000 drivers in first 11 days of new LEZ
Scottish Conservative MSP Liam Kerr criticised Aberdeen City Council after figures revealed 1,956 penalty charges were issued to motorists between June 1 and June 11. Drivers are given £60 charges if their vehicles entering LEZ areas do not comply with emissions standards but the fines are reduced by 50% if paid within 2 weeks, says […]
Ohmio deploys first vehicles in the US at JFK airport
Ohmio have deployed the first three Ohmio LIFT autonomous shuttles operating in autonomous platooning mode for its innovation partners” at PANYNJ/JFK New York Airport. The three vehicles were operating at a maximum speed of 23 mph (approximately 37 kph) and at a separation of 6-7 feet (approximately 2m). An Ohmio statement said that the company […]