2032 Olympics planners stress the importance of technology in managing event transport
The Director-General of Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads in Australia has stressed how a successful delivery of the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane can only happen by embracing the latest in transport technology. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the ITS Australia Summit 2025 on the state’s Gold Coast, Sally Stannard emphasised the importance […]
Calls for tighter seatbelt enforcement made in BBC feature
A report on BBC breakfast has highlighted the issue of people driving without wearing seatbelts, after Acusensus technology helped a police force identify 6,000 offences in just one year. The feature shows how Devon and Cornwall Police is using the AI cameras to help catch driving offences, and how the force says it’s part of […]
‘Fining isn’t the answer’: Logistics group pushes tech fix for pub delivery chaos
The trade association for companies involved in deliveries to pubs and restaurants across the country is calling for councils across the country to embrace a technical solution to ensure safe and legal deliveries to the hospitality industry. The Brewery Logistics Group, which focuses on issues related to the safe and efficient delivery of beer and […]
Highways Voices: Inside the Future of ITS from Australia
Highways Voices comes from Australia for the next few weeks as we bring you a series of podcasts all about the ITS Australia Summit 2025 in the Gold Coast. These podcasts are brought to you thanks to the support of TomTom, Nicander, AGD Systems Australia, TraceMark Flow an NGIS Solution, Westcotec and TRL. In todays’ […]
Chancellor reported to be considering EV per-mile charge
The Chancellor is said to be planning to charge electric vehicle drivers 3p per mile in duty, in a bid to get back some cash lost to the Treasury because fuel duty is not levied on EVs. The Telegraph says that under current plans to be announced by the Chancellor in the budget, drivers of […]
Campaigners call on DfT to release smart motorway impact reports
Campaigners have staged a demonstration outside the London headquarters of the Department for Transport, calling for reports on the impact of smart motorway schemes to be released. The event was organised by Claire Mercer of the Smart Motorways Kill campaign, claiming the DfT is refusing to release a raft of Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) […]
Grid Smarter Cities founder says the time is now right for councils to introduce bookable kerbspace
Intelligent transport entrepreneur Neil Herron has told Highways News how “everything is coming together” to allow delivery vehicles to use technology to book their kerbspace, improving road safety, traffic management and air quality in towns and cities. The Grid Smarter Cities founder (pictured) and CEO points to the imminent introduction of Digital Traffic Regulation Orders […]
Video explains council’s successful use of DfT signals funding
A new video has premiered at the Transport Technology Forum Autumn Update in Birmingham showcasing how the Department for Transport’s Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant has been used to improve a key corridor in Rotherham. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council was one of the recipients of a share of the £30 million shared among councils across England […]
From Slogans to Safety: Oxfordshire’s plan to turn Vision Zero into reality on Highways Voices
You often hear the phrase “safety is our number one priority” in our industry, but today on Highways Voices we hear from people who’re putting money where their mouth is, as we talk Vision Zero in Oxfordshire. As the county hosts a road safety event in Oxford city centre this week, we chat to Andy […]
Clearview solar studs used in rail as well as road
Clearview Intelligence’s SolarLite road studs are known for their carbon-saving safety-improving performance on roads, but are now being used by the rail industry as well. Operator Scotrail has had them installed in railway sidings to delineate driver walkways and depots where trains are parked up overnight. The SolarLite road studs use high-visibility LED light to […]