Cruise wants to expand driverless testing in California
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has asked for permission to test the cars across the whole of California. The GM subsidiary already is running an autonomous ride-hailing service in its hometown of San Francisco after testing for more than two years. The Associated Press says the company does not have specific plans yet to […]
This year’s AIA ALARM survey analysed on this week’s Highways Voices
It has been a year of records in the ALARM survey as the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) delivers its 28th edition, according to its Chairman, Rick Green, our guest on this week’s Highways Voices. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! Local authorities have once again shown their […]
Nottingham residents make the highest proportion of complaints about potholes
New analysis suggests that people in Nottingham make the most complaints about potholes on the roads. Personal Injury Specialists for cyclists Cycle SOS used Google data to rank the UK cities which make the highest proportion of pothole complaints, investigating Google searches for phrases such as “pothole complaint” and “pothole complaint letter” over the past […]
TfL sets out plans for the next stage of lowering speed limits on its roads in London
Transport for London has launched local engagement on plans to introduce 65km of new 20mph speed limits within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Lewisham, Southwark, Wandsworth, Merton, Bromley and Lambeth. It says lowering speeds is a key part of the Mayor’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate death and serious […]
EasyMile in commercial ramp-up for driverless towing
Autonomous driving company Easymile is showcasing a new “TractEasy” driverless tow-tractor. EasyMile has been providing solutions for the autonomous transport of people and goods for close to decade, and is known for its expertise in developing and driverless vehicles for passenger transport, and now, material handling. With a load capacity of 25 tons, the TractEasy […]
Amey agrees new contract with Staffordshire
Amey has agreed a contract extension to maintain and improve Staffordshire’s major highways for an extra five years from October 2024, including an extra £30m just for the next two years. David Williams, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Members for Highways and Transports, said: “Good, well-maintained roads are important for the council, for residents, for businesses […]
ORR explains RIS3 process at ITS (UK) event
The Office of Road and Rail’s Head of Economics, Finance and Efficiency will explain the process for developing the third Road Investment Strategy at an ITS (UK) breakfast meeting this week. The event, on Tuesday 21 March, features Adam Spencer-Bickle taking members through the process. Having led ORR’s advice on the challenge and deliverability of […]
Scotland’s use of public transport drops by up to half
It’s emerged the use of public transport, including buses, trains and ferries is up to 50% down on pre-pandemic levels – leading to new concerns over the ability to meet stiff Scottish Government targets over climate change. The Herald newspaper reports that the number of bus passengers is down by 40.3% from 392m in 2016/17 […]
National Highways plans new tree planting approach after hundreds of thousands die beside A14
More than 160,000 new trees are to be planted this year alongside the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon to replace hundreds of thousands that have died on the new stretch of road which has only recently open. The announcement follows news two years ago that 866,000 trees from a range of native species would be […]
Privacy campaigners complain about Met Police ULEZ camera usage
Concerns are being raised over plans to give London’s Metropolitan Police access to cameras set to be installed as part of his expansion of the ULEZ zone. The Telegraph says campaigning group Big Brother Watch is calling on Mayor Sadiq Khan to reverse the plans after Transport for London papers revealed the Met would be […]