Study suggests need for gradual introduction of driverless cars to maintain confidence
A new study in Canada is suggesting people are not ready to wholeheartedly embrace the concept of self-driving cars, so there will need to be a period of gradual transition before adoption. The study at the University of British Columbia reveals mixed perceptions of automated vehicles, particularly their effects on pedestrian comfort and safety. Four […]
Road surface and barrier upgrades getting underway on M20
A £2.7 million package of carriageway resurfacing, and new road markings are set to get underway next week on the M20 in Kent. Starting on Monday (4 September), National Highways will begin a scheme to resurfacing the M20 between junction 11 (Westhanger) and junction 13 (Folkestone). The carriageway will also see the repainting of the […]
DfT publishes new MaaS guidance
The Department for Transport has published guidance on Mobility as a Service ” to make the planning and payment of trips easier for people and businesses.” It says a MaaS platforms integrate and analyse data from multiple modes of transport, such as rail, bus, taxi and cycle hire, to offer choice in journey planning to consumers. This […]
Cruise CEO says driverless vehicles safer than humans
The CEO of General Motors’ driverless subsidiary Cruise has stated that parents should want to put their children in autonomous vehicles, because they’re safer than human-driven cars. Kyle Vogt told CNBC Television “The really important thing people need to know about AVs is their safety track record, especially relative to human drivers. And since we’ve […]
Awards launched to recognise Transport and Energy innovation
A new awards is being launched to recognise collaboration in the private and public sectors in the transport and energy sectors. The awards ceremony will take place on 16 November after the Transport + Energy Forum, at the evening networking dinner. Announcing the launch, Alec Peachey Editorial Director for Transport + Energy commented: “As the transport […]
Scottish campaigners call for ANPR-based charging on tourist route
A campaign group of people living near the North Coast 500 tourist route around the top of Scotland are calling for ANPR cameras to be installed to charge visitors to use the route. The NC500 was created as a specific route in 2015 and has proved very popular with visitors, and is dubbed one of […]
Industry-leading experts take turns to chair JCT Traffic Signals Symposium sessions
Some of the country’s leading transport technology experts will be leading the conversation at the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium next month as they chair the learned programme of papers during the event. The two-day symposium features 23 separate presentations covering a range of topics including road safety, traffic management research, asset management and on-street […]
APT SKIDATA installing new parking technology in Blackpool
Parking and people access solutions technology business APT SKIDATA has been selected by Blackpool Council to install a digitally-based parking technology and management system at the multi-storey car park serving Houndshill Shopping Centre. Blackpool Council says the investment will introduce improved technology that enhances the user experience: “The Houndshill Car Park systems are dated and […]
Time running out to enter LCRIG’s DfT special Recognition Awards
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group is looking for final entries for this year’s DfT Special Recognition awards, which form part of Strictly Highways in Blackpool from 3-5 October. The awards, now in their fifth year, were established by the late Steve Berry OBE, the Department for Transport’s former Head of Highways Maintenance, Innovation and […]
ITS UK seeks new Membership Exec
The country’s industry association for intelligent transport systems, ITS UK, is recruiting for a new Membership Executive. The role has come up because of the departure of Wendy Irving after 23 years with the organisation. The job involves supporting engagement with ITS UK members and driving growth in the organisation. Details are here. (Graphic – […]