McLean and Barton get top jobs at TfL
Transport for London has confirmed new senior leadership appointments, which the organisation says ensures it is in good shape to continue supporting London’s economic recovery. Following an open recruitment campaign Rachel McLean has been appointed to the role of managing Chief Finance Officer. Rachel is currently the CFO for Crossrail and Finance Director for Operations, […]
Here-and-now connected vehicle solutions demonstrated in major TTF event
The Transport Technology Forum’s Connected Vehicle working group has shown off a range of connected vehicle services that can make roads cleaner, safer and more efficient. The SPATULA event at the UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire featured demonstrations of existing connected solutions that could be used on the highway. These consisted of services that […]
National Highways plans LTC Carbon Academy to “futureproof” skills
National Highways has announced a digital Carbon Academy as part of a new strategy to give local people and businesses work and training on the Lower Thames Crossing, which it says “will leave a legacy of green skills helping the region become a world-leader in low-carbon construction”. It says the Lower Thames Crossing will provide […]
TfL to restart work on schemes to make streets “healthier and safer”
Transport for London has announced that it will restart work on paused schemes to make the capital’s roads safer and more attractive for those walking and cycling, following vital investment being secured as part of the latest funding agreement with Government. TfL was forced to pause some of its investment in walking and cycling […]
Audi demonstrates V2X cycling safety technology
Audi has demonstrated Connected Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) technology showing a variety of use cases which offer the potential to reduce the likelihood of collisions between vehicles and cyclists. The technology, which uses cellular communications between a vehicle and its surroundings, including road users, traffic features, or other vehicles, such as traffic lights, crossings, road […]
Met Police chief says Just Stop Oil protestors “aren’t disruptive enough” to shut down
The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police says protesters blocking main roads in central London have not yet caused “major disruption”, which is why Police aren’t forcibly removing them from streets. But Sir Mark Rowley has admitted “enormous” policing resources are being taken up dealing with the demonstrations. ITV News has quoted comments made to the […]
Authorities apply for Live Labs 2
ADEPT’s £30m Live Labs 2 programme, funded by the Department for Transport, has announced that 30 local authority-led partnerships from across the UK have submitted bids. Applicants to the programme will shortly find out if they are to go through to the next stage, where they will pitch their ideas to a panel of industry […]
Tees Valley Hydrogen Hub boosted by £20 million competition
Tees Valley will host a new £20 million competition, where successful bidders will push the boundaries of hydrogen to see how it can be used to create a cleaner and more efficient transport sector. The Government says hydrogen, which produces no carbon emissions when used as a fuel, has an “abundance of potential yet to […]
Edinburgh parking pricing criticised as fines can be cheaper than charges
Edinburgh’s transport convener is warning that Scottish Government rules means it is cheaper for motorists to accept a fine than pay the parking fee in some parts of the city. The Edinburgh Evening News says Scott Arthur has accused the government of a “massive slap in the face” to law-abiding motorists after it refused his […]
Poorly Paul postpones podcast
Illness in the Highways News team means there will not be a Highways Voices podcast this week. Producer Paul Hutton has a chest infection and is unable to record and edit this week’s edition. He’s on the mend and should be back next week. If you’re in need of a Highways Voices fix, why not […]