All London’s newly-licensed private hire vehicles to be zero emission capable
Transport for London has ruled that all private hire vehicles licensed for the first time will be required to be zero emission capable. It says the “step change” this will create is part of the “bold action the Mayor is taking to clean up the capital’s filthy air and help tackle the climate emergency”. It […]
Avanti West Coast bans e-scooters
Avanti West Coast has banned electric scooters at its stations and on its trains across its network following safety concerns. The devices will no longer be allowed onboard Avanti West Coast trains or at its 16 managed stations because of the risk posed by the Lithium-ion batteries that typically power these devices. Lithium-ion batteries can […]
Highland Council introducing 20 mph limits
Highland Council in Scotland says progress continues to be made by to introduce 20 mph speed limits to more than 100 sites this year. Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans said: “Work is ongoing at pace to deliver this ambitious project which will benefit Highland communities. “The scheme will improve road […]
Report calls for action over net zero
A report by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is highlighting a range of actions it says are needed to help local councils achieve net zero. As local council highways teams come under pressure to reduce their carbon emissions and achieve net zero, the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) carried out an exclusive […]
Holborn active travel scheme approved
Camden Council’s Cabinet this evening (Wednesday 14 December) approved a range of cycling, pedestrian, road safety changes and public realm improvements to the High Holborn, Drake Street, Procter Street, Red Lion Square and Southampton Row area, following a consultation with residents, businesses and key interested groups between October and November 2022. The approved scheme will: […]
Port of Felixstowe deploys first driverless trucks
The Port of Felixstowe has announced it introduced autonomous terminal tractor units (ATs) into mixed traffic container terminal operations, believed to be the first implementation of its kind in Europe. The first two battery-powered units to enter service at the UK’s largest container port have been supplied by manufacturer Westwell. Commenting on the new equipment, […]
NH told to deliver better performance from Smart Motorway technology
The Office of Rail and Road says National Highways is on course to achieve its overall safety target for the Strategic Road Network in England. The company has also met its Stopped Vehicle Detection technology installation targets; however, the system is not yet meeting performance expectations. This is the first annual assessment from the ORR […]
ITS (UK) says farewell to Jennie Martin at 30th anniversary party
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association has celebrated 30 years of supporting better transport through technology, as it acknowledged the near 25-year contribution of retiring Secretary General Jennie Martin. At a party in London, tributes were paid to Mrs Martin, who described her greatest achievement as building a community that works for the benefit […]
New £2m fund to provide secure cycling storage for communities across Scotland
A new two-year, £2m fund is being launched by Cycling Scotland to meet increased demand for residential cycle parking and storage facilities. The Residential Cycle Storage & Parking Fund, funded by Transport Scotland, will provide £2 million to local authorities to support the installation of secure bike parking facilities, making it easier for more people […]
National Highways announces new appointments
National Highways has welcomed two permanent appointments to its executive team as it “strives to further improve the country’s busiest roads”. Nicola Bell is the new Executive Director for Major Projects, while Richard Pedley will become Chief Digital Information Officer. Ms Bell has been in her current role in an interim basis since June this […]