Driverless cars powered by “AI drivers with a top speed of 192 mph to hit UK roads in ultimate challenge”
Autonomous vehicles powered by “AI drivers” that can reach speeds of up to 192mph will be displaying their abilities at the historic Goodwood Festival of Speed later this year. The world’s fastest autonomous racecar – the Indy Autonomous Challenge – will take on the legendary Hillclimb at Goodwood from July 11 to July 14 next […]
Oxford’s transition to a fully electric bus fleet underway
Oxfordshire’s 55,000 daily bus passengers will soon have a choice of an eco-friendly mode of travel, with the county’s bus fleet set to become all electric this summer. An Oxford Bus Company spokesperson explained to This Is Oxfordshire that the process began in May last year and the team is confident it is almost complete. The spokesperson […]
Women in Bus and Coach celebrates double victory at CIHT Awards
Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) achieved remarkable recognition at the prestigious Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation Awards last night (13 th June). In less than a year since its launch, the organisation was honoured with the coveted “Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award”,acknowledging its significant impact and contributions towards fostering a more inclusive industry. […]
Kent: Chestfield Tunnel emergency contraflow in place
A contraflow has been put in place on the London-bound lane along the length of the Chestfield Tunnel on the A299 Thanet Way to repair and replace the jet fans in the coast-bound lane following a safety critical fault being identified in the tunnel. An emergency closure was introduced on Tuesday 11 June so that […]
PTV: A guide to simple and effective digital public transport service planning
PTV have published a white paper, “Ultimate Guide to The Best Public Transport Service”, to highlight the advantages of digitalized network and timetable design, as pen, paper, Excel and Google Maps are no longer up to date and far too prone to error. Jam-packed buses, delayed trains – for many people, public transport evokes negative associations. […]
Go-Ahead announces board appointment to drive UK and international growth
Go-Ahead has announced the appointment of experienced transport leader Louise Cheeseman, who will join the board of the Go-Ahead Group as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 July. The addition of Louise as a new Director will support the company’s strategic plan to grow its business within the UK and internationally, ensure greater diversity in […]
Transport sector reacts to Labour Party manifesto
Following the launch of the Labour manifesto, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “It’s pleasing to see major concerns for drivers, such as local road maintenance and the transition to electric vehicles, high on the list of Labour’s priorities if they win power. However, there is an important issue which is notably absent. “The previous […]
ITS UK and MaaS Scotland sign partnership agreement
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the industry association for transport technology, and MaaS Scotland, Scotland’s membership body for the MaaS sector (managed by Technology Scotland), have signed a partnership agreement for the mutual benefit of both organisations and the wider transport sector. Over the past few years, MaaS Scotland and ITS UK have been […]
Causeway one.network to povide Florida’s Hillsborough County with Work Zone and Road Disruption Software
Digital work zone and road management platform provider, Causeway one.network, have announced that Hillsborough County, Florida has signed an agreement to adopt the company’s Traffic Management, Plan Share, and Live Link modules to address work zone permitting, right-of-way management, and safety. It is part of an effort by the County to increase efficiency and improve […]
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, […]