TTF and TOPAS working together Road Infrastructure Equipment procurement standards
The Transport Technology Forum (TTF) and Traffic Open Products And Specifications group (TOPAS) have committed to work together to develop and implement of new traffic signals standards and guidance. One of the key roles of TOPAS is to bridge current and future technologies, being tasked with developing maintaining and specifications for traffic control equipment. This […]
Scotland sets out vision for “world class” public EV charging network
The Scottish Government has published its Vision for Scotland’s Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network, as a new study suggests that uptake of electric vehicles in Scotland could be up to 16% higher than UK Government statistics indicate. The Vision sets out what an ideal public charging offer for cars and vans in Scotland should look […]
Community group criticises “ugly” Rest and Be Thankful solution
The chair of a community group in Loch Lomand has criticised plans to build an open-sided tunnel along the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The design is the chosen solution to years of disruption on the road due to landslips, and the threat of them which often means the road is shut. However […]
TRL Wins Contract to Investigate and Assess Health Risks Associated with the Fires at former London gravel extraction site
TRL has been commissioned to investigate and assess the health risks associated with the fires at Arnolds Field. The project, issued by The London Borough of Havering, seeks to independently verify the pollution arising from the repeated fires. Building on TRL’s proven experience of monitoring commercial and residential fires for local authorities and government agencies, […]
ITS UK welcomes cross party consensus on the importance of transport technology at Parliamentary Reception
Intelligent Transport Systems UK has welcomed cross-party recognition on the importance and value of transport technology solutions, following its Parliamentary Reception last week. The Reception saw speeches from Transport Innovation & Decarbonisation Minister Jesse Norman MP (pictured), Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Baroness Randerson and Shadow Business and Industry Minister Bill Esterson MP, as well as […]
Innovation Festival offers delegates real-world connected demonstration
For the first time, visitors to a major road industry event will have the opportunity to receive virtual messages in their own vehicles, and not just in test vehicles on tracks. The Transport Technology Forum is undertaking a series of connected vehicle demonstrations at the LCRIG Innovation Festival on the 4 and 5 July, which […]
Record-breaking JCT Symposium fills exhibition and programme
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium has announced its programme has been filled at the earliest time of year ever, while the event’s exhibition space is almost sold out with only room to squeeze in two more stands. The event brings together traffic management and control professionals from the public and private sector for a […]
A9 announcement now expected in the autumn
Scotland’s First Minister has told the country’s parliament that a delay in an announcement on plans for dualling the A9 is because of the appointment of a new transport team. This week Mairi McAllan had transport added to her cabinet-level portfolio and Fiona Hyslop was appointed Transport Minister. Responding to Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross’s […]
Study calls for more real-world tests of speed reduction for environmental reasons
While reducing motorway speed limits has potential to improve air quality, further studies are needed to understand how drivers respond to these schemes, according to a policy report released by the University of Birmingham. Researchers in the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)-funded TRANSITION Clean Air Network and West Midlands Air Quality Improvement Programme (WM-Air) reviewed […]
New data shows continued improvement in Leeds air quality
Levels of air pollution in Leeds have not returned to pre-pandemic levels and continue their long-term decline as a result of citywide action, new air quality data published by Leeds City Council on Clean Air Day confirms. The council says changing travel behaviours, a faster than average transition to plug-in vehicles, and major highways improvements […]