Via buys Citymapper
Transit technology company Via has acquired the UK-based journey planner app Citymapper. The company says the acquisition accelerates its vision to build the end-to-end digital infrastructure for transit systems, explaining “While Via’s software enables cities and transit agencies to efficiently plan and operate their public transit networks, Citymapper empowers transit riders with the ability to […]
Cable inspections on M48 Severn Bridge come to an end
A programme of cable inspections on the M48 Severn Bridge to monitor corrosion and ensure the bridge remains open and safe is now reaching an end. Inspections have been taking place since June on eight sections across the two main suspension cables as part of a £5 million routine safety investigation by National Highways. Inspections […]
Judge rules Insulate Britain M25 protestors not guilty
Four Insulate Britain protesters have been cleared of charges of wilful obstruction of the M25, despite blocking access to the motorway, with the judge ruling that a conviction on a charge of wilful obstruction of the highway would not be “proportionate.” Four people in court were among 38 activists arrested during the protest between junctions […]
Camden Council switches to new street fault reporting tool
A new, dedicated version of FixMyStreet Pro has launched for the London Borough of Camden, through which residents can report issues such as potholes, fly-tipping and broken street lights. Developed by SocietyWorks, the wholly owned subsidiary of civic technology charity mySociety, FixMyStreet Pro is described as a user-friendly, map-based online reporting solution, designed to make […]
Roads Minister visits M25 Junction 10 project
As National Highways ramps up work to upgrade one of the busiest motorway junctions in the country, Roads Minister Richard Holden has visited the site on Thursday for a guided tour and to see the progress so far. Junction 10 – the M25 interchange with the A3 at Wisley in Surrey – experiences large queues […]
Welsh Government issues new data supporting 20mph limits
Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit. The interim monitoring report uses data gathered from the Welsh Government’s eight first phase areas and has been […]
Cruise boss predicts driverless cars “will rule the road” in five years
The CEO of General Motors’ driverless vehicle subsidiary Cruise has predicted that within five years, people in major cities will get around in autonomous vehicles instead of driving. Kyle Vogt told Fortune Magazine, “There’s no point in driving yourself today, even though we all do. As a society, we’re killing an entire football stadium of […]
TRL to support Bangladesh’s drive to make their road network safer
TRL has won a major project with Bangladesh Roads and Highways Department, funded by Asian Development Bank, to help Bangladesh solve its crash data collection and analysis challenge, as part of its commitment to improve road safety for its citizens. Through the project, TRL will identify the key challenges for RHD and other agencies in […]
Industry reacts to £200m highways maintenance spending in budget
The highways and transport technology industry has issued its reactions to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s measures in the budget which included £200 million for highways maintenance for the financial year 2023-2024. The Department for Transport says it is committed to allocating this funding to local highways authorities so they can most effectively spend this funding on […]
Ofcom confirms connectivity spectrum plans
The Quango managing the UK’s radio spectrum, Ofcom has announced plans for management of radio frequencies essential for all wireless communications, making more than 6 GHz of millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum available across the 26 GHz (24.25-27.5 GHz) and 40 GHz (40.5 GHz-43.5 GHz) bands for mobile technology, which is earmarked for connected vehicle services. […]