Flow Labs unveils the next generation of intersection performance measures
Transportation AI specialists Flow Labs have announced a new, proprietary standard for intersection performance measurement: Integrated Signal Performance Measures (ISPMs). ISPMs offer a more comprehensive approach to signal performance management, enabling improved accuracy, better decision support, and an entirely new strategy for addressing the limitations of traditional methods. ISPMs use AI to integrate multiple datasets, […]
Northants: M1 delays expected for bridge work
Drivers have been warned to expect delays on the M1 while work is carried out to waterproof bridges. The project will get under way at junction 18 near Crick, Northamptonshire, on 21 June. National Highways said road closures would take place at weekends “to minimise disruption”.Diversions will be put in place, says the BBC. National […]
A million Londoners face 20mph fines in “war on motorists”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is set to issue one million speeding tickets for breaching 20mph limits this year amid what has been described as a “war on motorists”. According to the Birmngham Mail Mr Khan hopes to have 136 miles of roads in inner and outer London with a 20mph speed limit by the […]
End of first phase of A9 road improvement programme in sight
BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is approaching completion of the first phase of works to improve road surfacing on the A9 Tomatin Dual Carriageway between Slochd and Findhorn Bridge, near Inverness. The road improvement programme, which represents a £2 million investment, began at 7pm on Monday 13 May, and the first phase […]
Oxfordshire: Highway works to start for traffic filters trial
Highway works will be taking place from 24 June on Oxford streets to prepare for six traffic filters as part of a trial to reduce congestion approved by Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet in November 2022. Over the summer, the council’s contractors will prepare foundations for traffic signs near the filter points at Hollow Way, Hythe […]
Industry reacts to Conservative Party manifesto
The transport sector has responded to the Conservative Party’s General Election manifesto. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “While it’s positive that the Tories have pledged to roll out the Pumpwatch scheme and launch a National Parking Platform, it’s disappointing that there is no mention of road casualty reduction targets or a commitment to […]
Perega opens new London office
Independent structural and civil engineering firm Perega has opened a new branch office in London’s Waterloo. Working in tandem with the existing Leytonstone office, this strategic move will enhance Perega’s ability to service clients in London and the South East, allocating extra resources following an escalation of activity within the regions. Headed up by recently-appointed […]
Women in Bus and Coach announces first Annual Awards
Women in Bus and Coach is thrilled to announce its inaugural awards ceremony, which willbe held as part of its annual summit in Manchester this October. This event aims torecognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of women withinthe bus, coach, and community transport industry. The awards ceremony will feature four distinct categories: Best […]
Amsterdam replacing Chinese CCTV & traffic cameras over spying concerns
The municipality of Amsterdam will stop the use of cameras made in China due to concerns about human rights and espionage, said Alderman Alexander Scholtes, who handles issues related to the city’s information and communications technology policy. The Chinese cameras are expected to be phased out within five years, Scholtes wrote in a letter to […]
More than £215 million owed in unpaid ULEZ fines, official figures reveal
Official figures have been revealed that show a total of £218 million is currently owed in unpaid ULEZ fines in London. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed that more than 1.3 million penalty charges (PCNs) were issued from September 2023 to April 2024.However, TfL admitted that over 70% of the fines have remained unpaid, […]