Isle of Man transport plan includes upgrades to bus fleet and focus on active travel
Plans to upgrade the Isle of Man’s bus fleet, in addition to encouraging active travel, have been outlined in a 10-year transport strategy. The BBC says that the Department of Infrastructure aims to increase the use of public transport while decreasing the number of people reliant on cars by improving accessibility to services and information. […]
Bradford and RoadTrace combine to harness connected vehicle data
Bradford Council is harnessing the power of AI-extracted connected vehicle data to anticipate collisions before they happen. The KSI prediction modelling technology has been developed by RoadTrace, the connected vehicle data division of Aisin, says Road Safety GB. It processes and enriches connected vehicle data intelligence to support decision-making across the full range of highways […]
Canal & River Trust saves £12,000 with Teletrac Navman Dashcams
When a Canal River Trust professional was involved in a serious accident his van flipped and hit by two vehicles, the organisation’s investment in Teletrac Navman Smart Dashcams proved invaluable. Footage from the AI-powered TN360 platform cleared the driver of fault instantly, saved the Trust over £12,000 in insurance costs and reassured the driver they acted […]
Road safety shows to return to Sussex schools
The importance of road safety will be brought to life by Theatre-in-Education (TiE) shows in secondary schools across Sussex this autumn. Theatre-in Education is an entertaining as well as informative experience that combines drama, humour and audience participation to reinforce student learning about road traffic dangers. Year 7 students (age 11-12) will have the opportunity […]
Catherine Whitfield to lead Mott MacDonald’s intelligent transport systems team
Mott MacDonald has appointed Catherine Whitfield as Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) project director, strengthening its leadership in transport technology and reinforcing its commitment to delivering smarter, safer and more sustainable mobility solutions. With over 25 years in the intelligent transport systems sector, Catherine has helped national and local transport bodies across the UK and internationally […]
Vodafone 2G switch off heralds introduction of NG eCall
Vodafone has announced that it is to phase out 2G in the UK by 2030. Given the widespread adoption of 4G and 5G technologies and the increasing reliance on smartphones for essential functions such as banking, navigation, messaging, and social media, 2G is no longer the most suitable technology for these applications. Vodafone is adopting […]
Transforming Mobility for the Public Sector: NGIS, Google and CERTH to host webinar on next-generation traffic solutions
Transport authorities across Europe are under increasing pressure to reduce congestion, improve journey reliability, and meet ambitious sustainability targets. A live webinar on 7 October hosted by NGIS, in partnership with Google and the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), will showcase how cutting-edge technologies are transforming traffic management strategies. In this 30-minute session, […]
Institute of Highway Engineers announces date of 2026 Presidential Event
The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is delighted to announce that its Presidential Event will take place on Friday, 3rd July 2026, at the prestigious Forest Pines venue in Lincolnshire. This landmark occasion will formally introduce the incoming President of the Institute of Highway Engineers. The Presidential Event is a highlight in the IHE calendar, […]
The Road Safety Trust invites funding bids for road safety research projects and interventions
The Road Safety Trust’s Autumn 2025 Small Grants programme officially launched today, with funding being provided for potentially life-saving initiatives. Grants of between £10k-£50k are available to help fund practical research projects and interventions that will make a positive impact on the safety of our roads. For the first time, the Trust is implementing a […]
Yunex Traffic delivers complete EV charging hub solution for award-winning farm shop
Yunex Traffic has delivered a comprehensive electric vehicle charging solution for the award-winning Strawberry Fields farm shop in Lifton, Devon. The new EV charging hub is powered by 100% renewable energy generated on site by a wind turbine and solar panels, reinforcing the farm’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. Laura Mounce, Strawberry Fields’ Operations […]