Exhibition sells out as TTF Conference continues to grow
The intelligent transport systems supply chain has thrown its support behind next month’s Transport Technology Forum annual conference in Leicestershire, with a record 27 exhibitors signing up to meet local authorities, central government and consultancies at the three-day event. The conference, from 23-25 April at the Leonardo Hotel at Hinckley Island discusses government policy and […]
Making deliveries greener and more efficient in Westminster on this week’s Highways Voices
This week on Highways Voices we hear how technology is ending the delivery driver free for all as we see a new kerbside management scheme in Westminster. We’re at the site of one of two loading bays in Westminster which Electric Vehicle delivery drivers can book using a new online booking system from Grid Smarter […]
Clearview begin trials of new clickable solar road stud
Clearview Intelligence has begun live road trials of its new SolarLite Click solar road stud. It’s working with roadmarking specialists WJ group to achieve Department for Transport BS EN1463 type approval. SolarLite Click is the latest addition to the Clearview Intelligence range of solar-powered Active Road Studs, with its new design of the stud enabling […]
Chevron hail greener, safer temporary coverage solution
Work zone safety solutions company Chevron Traffic Management have hailed a new solution to ensure safety during the installation and removal of temporary traffic signals. They’ve used CoverMe bags designed and delivered by site safety expert Peter Hoban which can be installed and used without the need of ladders thus eliminating the need to work […]
Dutch company explains Talking Traffic, and how data can change congestion levels in UK
A webinar on Thursday morning will explain how Talking Traffic was introduced into the Netherlands, and its potential to improve traffic management in the UK. Talking Traffic, delivered by Monotch, is an initiative using the exchange of real-time data between road users and intelligent traffic infrastructure to improve traffic flow and road safety. Monotch are […]
Councillor hails new bookable EV loading bays to “keep the city moving and reduce congestion”
The councillor in charge of transport and air quality in Westminster says a new online booking system for electric delivery vans to remotely reserve places to unload will “help businesses do their day-to-day job of delivering to our businesses, our shops, restaurants and cafes.” Paul Dimoldenberg, who is Westminster Council’s Cabinet Member for City Management […]
Traffic signals funding grant winners to be named in mid March
The Department for Transport is working to release the list of local authorities who have been successful in winning a share of £40 million of new money to make traffic signals more efficient during the week beginning 11 March. It was hoped the awards notices would be released by end of February, but because of […]
Oxfordshire’s electric car club trial extended until September
A year long Oxfordshire car sharing pilot scheme, launched last April, is being extended by six months due to popular demand, with more vehicles to be added to the scheme shortly. The trial features electric vehicles, which can be hired on an hourly or daily basis from district and city council owned car parks around […]
Apple cancels EV car project
Technology giant Apple is cancelling a decade-long project aimed at building an electric car. Financial news service Bloomberg is quoting people with knowledge of the matter, saying this is abandoning one of the most ambitious projects in the history of the company. It says Apple made the disclosure internally Tuesday, “surprising the nearly 2,000 employees […]
US government investigates Chinese cars for security risks
The American Government is looking into threats foreign-made connected cars could have on the country’s security, pointing to an “acute and persistent threat” from China. The Department of Commerce has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comment to inform the potential development of regulations to secure and safeguard the Information and […]