University hails AI solution that could make traffic jams “a distant memory”
Researchers at Aston University say long queues at traffic lights could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new artificial intelligence system they’ve developed. They say the first of its kind system reads live camera footage and adapts the lights to compensate, keeping the traffic flowing and reducing congestion. The system uses deep […]
Rolls Royce highlights connected vehicle technology in latest upgrade
Rolls Royce has launched a new version of its 2023 Phantom Series II model, with its marketing stressing new connectivity features, suggesting that even for the most high-end of vehicles, new technology has to be a central feature to promote. The new vehicle it says is at “at the apex of the luxury world” includes […]
Transport Scotland consults on A96 upgrade
Transport Scotland has opened a consultation into the existing issues along the A96 corridor and what opportunities could be realised by an upgrade. It says a better understanding of how the A96 corridor is used, particularly given the changes to everyone’s lives due to Covid-19 pandemic, and the extent to which the climate emergency makes […]
ITS (UK) advises on MaaS standardisation, data and limitations
The Government is being urged to ensure guidelines for future Mobility as a Service solutions have standardised approaches to collaboration, avoid being prescriptive on modes and insist on mandatory data sharing. The country’s intelligent transport systems industry association, ITS (UK), has responded to the Department for Transport’s consultation on a future MaaS Code of Practice. […]
Welsh Government provides £2.8m to repair storm damaged road in Wrexham
The Welsh Government has awarded Wrexham Council £2.8 million to carry out vital repairs to the B5605 in Newbridge, near Wrexham. The road, which serves as a busy commuter route for local people and provides a diversion option for the A483 bypass, has been closed since the damage caused by Storm Christoph last year. Due […]
National Highways releases new images of Lower Thames Crossing as local refinement consultation begins
National Highways has released new images of the Lower Thames Crossing as a further consultation gets underway on some proposed changes to the project. The five-week local refinement consultation opens today (Thursday 12 May) and runs until 23.59 on Monday 20 June 2022. It gives the public the opportunity to have its say on some […]
Oxbotica and NEVS partner to “reshape the future of urban mobility”
Driverless vehicle innovator Oxbotica and has signed a long-term strategic partnership with vehicle and mobility solutions creator NEVS to develop a fleet of self-driving, all-electric vehicles to be deployed on public roads by the end of 2023. They say they will revolutionise urban mobility and enabling communities to reduce carbon emissions. They are collaborating to […]
CILT appoints Sharon Kindleysides as new CEO
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has appointed Sharon Kindleysides as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will join CILT(UK) on 16 May 2022 and succeeds Kevin Richardson FCILT, who is retiring after six years in the role. A global expert in transport and future mobility, Sharon Kindleysides boasts more than 19 years’ leadership […]
A groundbreaking use of traffic airflow explained on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! It’s a world first this week on Highways Voices. We delve deeper into the story behind the world’s first roadside deployment of wind turbines on Telford & Wrekin’s network, with the company who developed the technology Alpha 311. Its Chief Executive […]
National Highways launches new driving on motorways campaign
National Highways is running a second wave of its driving on motorways campaign as part of its response to the Smart Motorway Stocktake which reviewed safety on the tech-heavy stretches of road. It aims to help increase driver knowledge and confidence when driving on smart motorways. Similar to the first wave, a three-week digital advertising […]