WMG expert calls for clear safety benchmark following London robotaxi warning
A leading autonomous vehicle researcher has welcomed the London Assembly Transport Committee’s report on driverless transport, calling for a clear, objective safety benchmark to assess how the technology performs. Head of Safe Autonomy at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, Professor Siddartha Khastgir (pictured) said the report’s focus on safety was welcome, having himself […]
“Trial after trial tells the same story”: Collins urges action after West Midlands AI camera findings
The UK General Manager of road safety technology company Acusensus is warning that an AI camera trial which flagged nearly 19,000 potential mobile phone and seatbelt offences in just two weeks provides further evidence that dangerous behaviour on Britain’s roads must be taken seriously. Geoff Collins was responding to findings published by Transport for West […]
Full weight of the UK Government behind ITS World Congress 2027
The ITS World Congress 2027 has reached an important milestone, with the UK Government confirmed as official host of the Congress, alongside local hosts, West Midlands Combined Authority through Transport for West Midlands. The 33rd ITS World Congress Birmingham 2027 is organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe, in collaboration with the European Commission and co-organised […]
UK participants head to Korea to showcase innovation and invite the world to Birmingham 2027
“With just one year to go until we welcome the international ITS community to Birmingham, the UK-ERTICO – ITS European Pavilion in Korea provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase the very best of UK transport technology.” These words from ITS UK Chief Executive Max Sugarman come as UK-based organisations prepare to take part in the […]
“Government can remove schemes, but not congestion”: Essex highways chief challenges road investment decisions
Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure has pledged to challenge Government decisions affecting what he says is more than £1.6 billion of proposed road infrastructure, warning that the county is still expected to deliver growth. Writing on LinkedIn, Mark Webster described the removal of the A127 Corridor for Growth scheme as “another […]
Jenoptik Director calls for complete approach to red-light enforcement
The Sales Director of enforcement technology company Jenoptik UK is urging highway authorities and police forces to take a complete approach to red-light enforcement, considering installation, evidence quality and support throughout a system’s operational life. In a new thought leadership article published on LinkedIn, Nathan Howard warns that red-light running puts vehicles into direct conflict […]
CCTV to be installed after roadworkers abused during Essex regeneration scheme
Essex Highways is to install CCTV at a town centre improvement scheme in the northeast of the county after roadworkers suffered abuse both online and on site. Essex Highways has warned that abuse of staff delivering the Dovercourt Public Realm Scheme near Harwich is unacceptable, pledging to take further action if incidents continue. In an […]
Roadworker abuse victims urged to report incidents and gather evidence to support prosecutions
Roadworkers subjected to abuse are being urged to report incidents and capture evidence that can help police secure convictions, rather than accepting aggression as part of their job. A panel at LCRIG’s Strictly Highways conference in Blackpool heard that vehicle registration numbers, descriptions of those involved, precise times and locations, and body-worn or dashcam footage […]
DfT outlines £30m digital twin trials and plans to help councils make better use of AI
Officials from the Department for Transport have outlined a £30 million programme to trial digital twins in local transport networks, alongside early plans to help councils adopt artificial intelligence and share successful approaches. Speaking at LCRIG’s Strictly Highways conference in Blackpool, DfT Public Sector AI Engagement Lead Dr Hannah Parker and Integrated Transport Digital Twins […]
Updated highways code sets out expectations for council leaders
New guidance on artificial intelligence, carbon management and workforce competence will feature in the updated Well-managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice, which is due to launch at Highways UK on 14 October. AtkinsRéalis Senior Consultant Alex Leslie (pictured) told LCRIG’s Strictly Highways conference in Blackpool that the update also introduces a dedicated section on tunnels, […]