Swarm Data: The end of the traffic jam?
Connected devices are fast becoming more entwined with our lives and habits. Our phones were first, with appliances following. Now, it’s the turn of the car, says Wired magazine, Audi has its own vision for a Connected Car – a smart vehicle designed to bridge the gap between the driver and the connected world. Part […]
Development Consent Order approved
Plans to upgrade the A66 route between Penrith and Scotch Corner were today (7 March 2024) given the go-ahead by the Secretary of State for Transport. The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project, which is a key part of the government’s £24 billion investment into roads, will transform journeys along the A66 in the North of England. […]
Mid-Wales: More overnight road closures announced
TWO more overnight road closures have been announced from Monday with lengthy detours being put in place. Following the news that the A44 in Llanbadarn Fawr will be closed overnight for two weeks from Monday to allow essential repairs to take place, Traffic Wales has announced there will also be overnight closures on the A487 in Aberaeron […]
Petition launched after fatal A44 crash
A PETITION calling for signs and speed cameras on a road where three people including a six-year-old boy were recently killed is gaining momentum. Campaigners told Worcester News that there have been previous issues on the A44 Spetchley Road and the deaths have sparked them to launch the official petition appealing to Worcestershire Highways. The petition, entitled Speed Camera Spetchley […]
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Road delays ‘worse than before pandemic’ despite drop in traffic
Delays on England’s major roads exceeded pre-pandemic levels last year despite a reduction in traffic, DfT figures show. The RAC described the data as “very concerning” and urged the Government to provide “sufficient funds” to tackle the causes of congestion, says ITV.com. DfT statistics show the average delay on England’s strategic road network (SRN) – […]
Jon Newhard appointed Yunex Traffic CEO
Yunex Traffic has announced the appointment of Jon Newhard as CEO. The US manager builds on over two decades of experience in information technology, business development and commercial strategy, and has shown repeated ability to build and grow businesses in the ITS sector. Newhard was selected by Mundys – as the sole long-term shareholder – […]
International Women’s Day: TfL events encourage women to join transport and engineering sectors
TfL is encouraging women to consider joining the transport sector and engineering roles through a number of events and activities. While progress has been made to encourage more women into these sectors, TfL is working hard to continue making the industries more inclusive and representative, particularly in operational roles. TfL is actively working to improve representation at […]
An open letter from Havering Council to prospective candidates in the Mayoral and GLA elections
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, has written an open letter to all prospective candidates in the GLA and Mayoral elections, calling for improvements to Havering’s public transport issues. Dear candidates, I am writing this open letter to all prospective candidates on behalf of the residents of Havering, as we look towards the London […]
Gender Equality: Go-Ahead to recruit 1,500 female drivers by 2035
The Go-Ahead Group has launched a new initiative to attract and recruit 1,500 new women drivers across its bus operations. With the ‘Go-Ahead Women’ initiative, the company is embarking on a mission to achieve 50% gender equality by 2035, marking a significant step in the traditionally male dominated transport sector. Recognising the need for greater […]