Trackers won’t necessarily save your stolen car, say experts
Car owners should not expect vehicle trackers to be able to help them if their car is stolen, warn experts from Thatcham Research, who say that there is a “genuine and growing gap” between consumer expectation and the technical reality of so-called connected car features, says the BBC. Ian Fogg, a smartphone analyst, said his […]
Help the IfDT plot the Research Roadmap
The Institute for Driverless Transport’s (IfDT) Research Roadmap is taking shape. It maps the unanswered questions that will decide how driverless transport affects the UK, across economics, social change, job displacement, and security, giving the AV ecosystem a common framework to direct research, funding and attention. The Roadmap will be fully and officially launched later in the […]
Major project to improve travel along A40 in Oxfordshire approved
Significant progress has been made towards enabling more reliable journeys, faster bus travel, improved walking and cycling provision along a stretch of the A40, as well as bringing the Eynsham park and ride site into use. Planning consent was granted on Tuesday for Oxfordshire County Council’s latest upgrade to the A40 between Eynsham park and ride […]
A9 Dualling: Update suggests further disruption during construction of Lynebeg and Tomatin underpasses
A traffic management update issued by Transport Scotland has flagged up new arrangements for drivers on the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9 as the £3.97 billion dualling programme continues. From 13-24 July, during daylight hours only, the construction of underpasses at Lynebeg and Tomatin will involve the installation of heavy beams on the new structures, […]
Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel charges to increase in September
Transport for London has confirmed plans to increase Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel charges in September. The changes will see car tolls increase from £4 to £4.20 during peak hours, and from £1.50 to £1.55 at off-peak times, says MyLondon. Charges are in place between 6am and 10pm every day of the week, with motorists made […]
Hammersmith Bridge won’t reopen to traffic for ‘the foreseeable future’
Hopes that a Government fund would support the full reopening of Hammersmith Bridge have been dashed due to a requirement that the repairs be completed by April 2030. Hammersmith and Fulham Council, which owns the Grade II* listed bridge, had looked to secure backing from the Government’s £1 billion Structures Fund, with a Minister previously saying the […]
Kelly Formwork wins £4 million Norfolk Skanska deal
Kelly Formwork has strengthened its position in the UK infrastructure market after securing the A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction upgrade in Norfolk with Skanska. The £4 million job gets under way later this month, says Construction Enquirer, and is aimed at improving connectivity and reducing congestion on one of the region’s busiest strategic road networks. Skanska’s scope includes […]
Pavement improvement works under way across Reading
A programme of pavement improvement works across the Borough of Reading begun this week. Around 160 footways have been identified that can be improved and the Council aims to treat a minimum of 30 this year and roll out a five-year programme to deliver the improvements. The council has carried out improvement works to more […]
Transport Action Network appoints Abby Coften as CEO
The Transport Action Network (TAN) has announced the appointment of Abby Coften as Chief Executive following the founder of TAN, Chris Todd’s retirement from his Director role after seven years. Abby, an experienced Chief Executive and sustainable transport advocate, has over 10 years experience in strategic leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector including for environmental, […]
Self-driving cars may not pick up pedestrians depending on what they’re wearing, warns autonomy expert
Concerns that self-driving cars may not pick up pedestrians depending on what they’re wearing emerged during a recent London Assembly meeting. The warning comes as driverless taxis or robotaxi trials are currently under way in London, with operators including Waymo looking to launch passenger services later this year, says the London Evening Standard. When asked […]