Nota AI sets out connected vision for traffic management
The Korean ITS innovator Nota AI has explained how the use of Artificial Intelligence will deliver better traffic management, reduced congestion and cleaner air. It’s written a blog post explaining how C-ITS solution is an innovative solution which has been developed over the years to help enhance traffic infrastructure including alleviation of congestion and improvement […]
Braintree’s Council launches #CycleBraintreeDistrict competition
Braintree District Council in Essex has launched a competition to encourage people to get on their bikes and explore cycle routes throughout their area. Residents are being asked to get out their bikes and cycle routes throughout the district to see the best the area has to offer. The Council has published family friendly cycle […]
Ofcom consults on wireless band used for ITS
The broadcast regulator Ofcom plans to make millimetre wave spectrum available for new uses including those providing transport-related solutions. It’s opened a consultation to make some mmWave spectrum available so it can be used for 5G, mobile broadband and other new uses. The organisation says this has the potential to unlock more capacity and faster […]
More average speed cameras being switched on in Scotland
Drivers in Scotland are being warned that an average speed camera system will be operational from later this month, in an attempt to encourage improved driver behaviour and compliance with the variable speed limit. A variable mandatory speed limit is in place across a 14 mile (22km) stretch of road between the M90 at Halbeath […]
TfL’s debt rating downgraded
The credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Transport for London’s debt, due to the “uncertainty” of its long-term funding. London’s financial paper City AM reports that Moody’s has announced it’s downgraded TfL’s long-term debt as a result of weaker economic growth and higher inflation delaying the service’s return to higher passenger numbers alongside a lack […]
National Highways may have to reverse infilling of historic railway bridge
National Highways may have to restore a railway bridge to its former state after applying for retrospective planning permission to infill it with concrete. The Guardian reports that the decision to bury the bridge arch at Great Musgrave in Cumbria is facing hundreds of objections a week in a move which has been condemned as […]
More than 23,500 speeding drivers caught by Devon & Cornwall’s first 20mph camera
The first 20mph speed camera in Devon and Cornwall has already detected more than 23,500 speeding motorists – before even being switched on. The figure has prompted a warning from both the police and council ahead of the camera becoming fully operational today (Monday 9 May). During a test period prior to activation, the Jenoptik […]
Grid Smarter Cities webinar details kerb solutions
Kerb space management technology innovators Grid Smarter Cities are hosting a webinar to deliver healthy streetscapes. The event, held on Thursday 12 May at 10.30 am, will detail ideas around enabling accessible kerbside for last mile deliveries. It’ll not only hear from Grid Smarter Cities but also from those affected by the challenges, with contributions […]
ITS (UK) boosts international collaboration with Latvia event
The UK’s industry association for Intelligent Transport Systems has opened up more international opportunities for members by strengthening ties with its counterpart in Latvia by hosting a joint event at the Latvian Embassy in London. ITS (UK) President Steve Norris, the former UK Transport Minister, and Latvia’s Ambassador to the UK, Ivita Burmistre, welcomed attendees […]
New high power electric Super Hub opens at Thurrock Services
GRIDSERVE and Moto have opened the latest High Power Electric Super Hub on the UK’s busiest motorway. The all-new site at Moto Thurrock, located on the eastern side of the M25 between junctions 30 and 31, features 12 of GRIDSERVE’s EV chargers. The chargers are capable of providing up to 350kW of power, meaning the […]