National Highways publishes Strategic Design Panel 5 progress report
National Highways has published the fifth report from its Strategic Design Panel, which is tasked with challenging and supporting National Highways to improve the quality of England’s strategicroad network. The report sets out the Panel’s progress over the past year (April 2021 to July 2022), and recommends National Highways ensures the Panel becomes more effective […]
American research suggests AI-powered cruise control improves traffic flow
Researchers in Tennessee have tested an AI-powered cruise control system designed to increase fuel savings and ease traffic using 100 specially equipped Nissan Rogue vehicles. The experiment by The CIRCLES Consortium, consisting of Vanderbilt University, UC Berkeley, Temple University and Rutgers University-Camden, in coordination with Nissan North America and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, ran from […]
National Express trial mirrorless coaches
National Express is trialling a new “Mirroreye” safety system which uses cameras rather than traditional wing mirrors to let drivers see what’s behind. Developed in partnership with Portuguese manufacturer Orlaco, the CMS is designed to improve visibility around the coach, remove blindspots, give improved night vision and reduce the risk of minor collisions. National Express […]
Aimsun models effect of Low Emission Zones
The transport modelling firm Aimsun has issued a report assessing the environmental impacts of Low Emission Zones. Using its Aimsun Next software it looks at the changes in demand for roadspace inside and outside the zone, and the effect emissions. It also looks at the value of “buffer zones” around the edges of LEZs. Read […]
ITS European Congress commercial opportunities highlighted in webinar
The preparations for next year’s ITS European Congress in Lisbon are already underway, and the Congress team will share a few updates in the forthcoming Commercial Webinar taking place on Wednesday, 30 November, from 2-3pm UK time. Organisations are being urged to register and join the Webinar to get a better grasp of what to expect, and […]
£100m being spent to improve HGV facilities
The Roads Minister says lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and Government. Richard Holden has announced that from today (24 November), truck-stop and road service operators can bid for a share of the £32.5 million match-funding pot from the […]
Iconic bridge in Great Yarmouth shut over safety concerns
The Breydon Bridge in the Norfolk coastal town of Great Yarmouth has had to be shut for six hours over safety concerns. The Great Yarmouth Mercury newspaper reports that the drawbridge was shut to traffic on Tuesday 22 November due to what National Highways called “a structural issue.” “It was initially believed this could impact […]
Glasgow’s city centre transport plan revealed
A report on the final version of Glasgow’s City Centre Transport Plan – and the public consultation that informed it – has been presented to a council committee. The key proposals include a People First Zone – bounded by Hope Street, Cowcaddens Road, North Hanover / Glassford Street and Howard Street. In this zone, people […]
UK Fuels celebrates one year of its Future Carbon Offset Card
The corporate fuel payment company UK Fuels is celebrating a successful first year of its carbon offsetting scheme with the Radius Future fuel card. For a penny per litre, companies can offset all of the carbon their fuel usage produces via investments into renewable environmental and community projects. These investments are made possible by Radius’ partnership […]
First Bristol Clean Air Zone Financial Assistance Scheme transaction completed
A Bristol-based business has benefitted from £6,000 of financial support in the first grant and subsidised finance through Bristol’s Clean Air Zone Financial Assistance Scheme. The scheme provides direct financial support in the form of a grant, interest-subsidised finance, or a combination of the two to help people and businesses avoid paying a daily charge […]