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 […]
Transport Scotland awards £5.5 million contract for A83 ground investigation work
As the design work for the long-term solution to the landslip risks at the Rest and Be Thankful continues, detailed ground investigations are expected to get underway next month. Transport Scotland is confirming the intention appoint Structural Soils Ltd to undertake the £5.5 million contract, subject to the conclusion of a standstill period, with works […]
A two-mile road tunnel past Stonehenge could cost £250,000 per metre of road – as it is revealed costs so far amount to £166m. The scheme, which was approved by the previous Conservative government, has been met with a number of legal challenges from Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS), says the BBC. A Freedom […]
ADEPT: UK heading for gridlock in the face of rapid roadwork growth
New research from Causeway Technologies the digital construction and maintenance technology provider, shows the UK is heading for roadwork gridlock in the face of rapid infrastructure upgrades, increasing road usage and poor cross-industry collaboration. The report has been developed in partnership with The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT). Data from digital road […]
RAC: Cost of dropping off friends and family reaches record high as fees increase at seven UK airports
With airports up and down the UK about to enter the busiest period of the year with the arrival of the summer holidays, new RAC analysis shows that seven of the top 20 by passenger numbers have further increased their prices for drop-off parking since last summer. Four major airports have increased drop-off charges by […]
DfT Special Recognition Awards: nominations now open
LCRIG have announced that entries are now open for the prestigious DfT Special Recognition Awards which form part of October’s Strictly Highways event. If you haven’t yet booked your place, there’s still time! Visit the website and secure your place today. There are a few remaining Award Sponsorship and Table Host opportunities also available. Find out more here.
HERE Technologies launch new integration to enhance SAP Field Service Management
HERE Technologies, the location data and technology platform, today announced the integration of HERE Matrix Routing with SAP’s AI-enabled Field Service Management solution to power predictive routing functionalities. As a result, enterprises utilizing SAP Field Service Management can benefit from enhanced efficiency, a reduction in costs, a more sustainable way of working, and an improved customer experience in […]
Scotland’s most powerful EV charging hub goes live
Scotland’s most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, installed by SSE, has been officially opened by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop. The Myrekirk Roundabout site in Dundee will feature a total of 24 ultra-rapid charging bays with a total capacity of almost two and a half megawatts, the equivalent of 68,311 gallons of petrol. Eight […]