ITS Nationals Network appoints three new members to Coordination Committee
The Network of National ITS Associations (ITS Nationals) has elected representatives from Bulgaria, Italy and the Netherlands to its Coordination Committee. The committee leads the strategy and direction of the group, which aims to ensure that ITS knowledge and information is transmitted to all its members across the network and works closely with ERTICO – […]
Apple’s car project to concentrate on EVs rather than driverless
Apple is reported to have changed its plans for a car to a less ambitious design, with the intent of finally bringing an electric vehicle to market. Bloomberg reports that, after previously looking at developing a truly driverless car, the company is now working on an EV with more limited features. The news agency says […]
Musk says Chinese automakers could “demolish” rivals
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is warning Chinese automakers will “demolish” global rivals without trade barriers. US News reports that Mr Musk’s comments, made during an earnings call, “underscores the heat the US electric vehicle market leader faces from the likes of BYD (pictured), who are racing to expand worldwide.” The report adds he said the […]
Roads Minister releases video plugging Plan for Drivers
The Roads and Local Transport Minister Guy Opperman has posted a short video on X explaining how the Government is planning to update streetworks regulations. The consultation involves requiring at least 50% of any surplus lane rental funds to be spent on repairing potholes, raising the level of fixed penalty notices that can be issued […]
Harris defends smart motorway safety
The Chief Executive of National Highways has explained that plans to improve safety on smart motorways have been implemented, and that statistics show they are as safe or safer than conventional motorways. Answering questions at the Commons Transport Committee, Nick Harris pointed to additional signage, information campaigns and stopped vehicle detection technology, and said the […]
More than 110,000 potholes recorded on Northern Irish roads in 2023
Official data analysed by car insurance company CompareNI.com suggests there were 110,023 recorded potholes on Northern Ireland roads in 2023 – an increase of 9%. A survey of drivers suggests 91% of them in Northern Ireland have issues with potholes in their area. 94% of respondents also believe not enough is being done about potholes, […]
smartmicro introduces an in-cabin road safety radar
Global traffic radar sensors and solutions company smartmicro has introduced a new all-in-one In-Cabin Radar, covering the entire vehicle interior with a single sensor. It says this revolutionises safety applications including child presence detection, intrusion detection, seat belt reminders and health monitoring. The in-cabin 60-64 GHz radar, featuring a single board and single chip design […]
Winvic Completes Major Highways Improvement Works for Lincolnshire County Council
Multi-sector construction and civil engineering projects company Winvic Construction has announced it has handed over its first project under its Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) highways framework contract. It says the major improvements will accomplish the project’s goals of reducing congestion and improving safety at Boston’s A16/Marsh Lane roundabout and futureproofing the roundabout for upgrades down […]
HERE partners with what3words
Location data and technology platform, HERE Technologies has announced an expansion of its global partnership with innovative addressing system what3words. Customers using the HERE platform’s Location Services application programming interfaces (APIs) will be able to easily activate their what3words license via HERE from later this year. HERE is making what3words available in its platform amid […]
“Busy” TTF conference updates transport industry on a range of new technology initiatives
Bookings are open now for this year’s Transport Technology Forum Conference, which will hear about technology solutions that are being used now by local authorities to solve their road transport challenges. The annual event from 23-25 April brings together central government, local authorities and the supply chain. It will detail the latest about digital Traffic […]