M Group Services reports “significant progress” in environment, social and governance
M Group Services has announced what it calls “significant improvements and milestones” that have been made in its second annual environment, social and governance (ESG) report. The Group has committed to halving its carbon emissions by 2030 and being carbon neutral by 2050. This report details measures that were taken in 2021-2022 to protect the […]
Council introduces device to halt traffic for a “School Bike Bus”
A so-called “bike bus” route in the southside of Glasgow, where children ride together to and from school for safety, has been made safer thanks to a new bike-mounted, remote-controlled device that holds traffic to let the children cross in good time. In what is believed to be a first of its kind in the […]
ITS grandee wins another top award
WSP’s Head of Profession for Intelligent Transport Systems, Ian Patey, has won the CIHT Transportation Professional of the Year at its awards in London. This follows his Rees Hills Award for Outstanding Personal Contribution at the ITS (UK) Awards last year. “I find it humbling to have been nominated for this award, yet alone to […]
Aurrigo to float on AIM stock exchange
Driverless vehicle innovator Aurrigo is planning to float on London’s junior AIM stock exchange sometime this month. The website Market Watch has spotted an announcement on AIM, although the number of shares on admission and issue price remain to be confirmed. Aurrigo designs, engineers, manufactures and supplies OEM products and autonomous vehicles to the automotive, […]
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Apple introduces emergence SOS feature to iPhone 14
Apple has announced that its new iPhone 14 models include a feature which allows users to send an Emergency SOS via satellite to text emergency services when they are away from wifi and cellular coverage. It says Emergency SOS via satellite can help users connect with emergency services under exceptional circumstances when no other means […]
Clearview says award nomination recognises innovation in journey time monitoring solution
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence is celebrating its nomination for a prestigious ITS (UK) Award as recognition of its innovation in a cloud-based traffic data product for local authorities. The Journey Time Monitoring system is nominated in the hotly-contested Best Use of Data or Connectivity Award at the awards, which is being held […]
ITS (UK) continues standards commitment by providing new BSI standards development chair
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association, ITS (UK) is continuing to support the setting of the right standards in the transport technology industry, as its member Ian Pengelly of WSP takes over as chair of the British Standards Institution’s Standards Development committee. Mr Pengelly (pictured) replaces independent consultant Dr Jon Harrod-Booth, who has served […]
National Highways’ trial to treat carriageway spillages enters next phase of project
A trial to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways is entering the next phase after a range of products were put through their paces. Forensic evidence such as tyre marks and debris – usually found on the road following a major incident – were placed on the 200-metre trial area at Santa Pod […]
New Chinese entrants gain Thatcham Research five-star Euro NCAP ratings
Another strong batch of vehicle scores have been announced in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing, with all but one achieving a five-star rating. Matthew Avery, Chief Research Strategy Officer, Thatcham Research, comments: “The Tesla Model Y has aced testing, securing outstanding all-round safety ratings. It has scored the highest grade ever seen in […]