Nottingham Trent University and Surewise unite to combat rising road fatalities among mobility scooter users
Psychologists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have teamed up with Surewise, a leading mobility scooter insurance intermediary, to tackle the alarming increase in deaths and injuries among mobility scooter users on the UK’s roads. This collaboration comes in the wake of alarming statistics revealing that mobility scooter riders are over two and a half times […]
IHE looking for new Chief Executive
The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is seeking an experienced Chief Executive to lead the Institute into the future. This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly respected and successful Professional Institute, championing growth, resilience and innovation in the highways field, setting professional standards and shaping the future of the industry. As Chief Executive […]
New bus ticket offers almost unlimited travel in Oxfordshire
A new Oxfordshire bus ticket, which offers unlimited travel on nearly all local services, has come into operation. The MyBus Oxfordshire ticket offers passengers daily or weekly travel around the county, covering most routes and operators, for a fixed price. It means that one ticket, costing £6.50 a day and £25 a week for adults or £3.50 […]
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 […]