Australian state seeks traffic management information from UK companies
The roads authority in the Australian state of Victoria has contacted the UK’s Intelligent Transport Society, ITS (UK) asking for responses to a current request for information. Head, Transport for Victoria is seeking information on Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS). ATMS is currently being used by the Department for Managed Motorways as well as some […]
ERTICO ramps up ITS European Congress excitement
With two weeks to go until the first ITS European Congress in three years, the organisers ERTICO have issued an online preview document, and are planning a further Congress-related webinar. The three-day event in the French city of Toulouse starts in two weeks’ time (Monday 30 May). It comprises plenary sessions, papers, special interest papers, […]
European first as driverless vehicle delivers parcel on public road
In what’s believed to be a first of its kind event in Europe, a package has been delivered to a customer with a driverless autonomous vehicle. The driverless autonomous vehicle, manufactured by Cleveron Mobility, made the delivery in the Estonian capital Tallinn, but a larger-scale parcel delivery service based on robot couriers will be launched […]
A31 to briefly shut seven times for bridge demolition
The work to widen the A31 near Ringwood in Hampshire to three lanes in each direction is moving on, with a complicated bridge demolition taking place this week. The bridge deck is being cut into pieces and a crane will lift it into tipper trucks that will take it off site. This section of the […]
National Highways welcomes go ahead for major M25 junction revamp
The Transport Secretary has approved an upgrade designed to improve journeys for hundreds of thousands of drivers using one of the busiest junctions on the M25. Grant Shapps has given the formal go ahead for improvements to M25 junction 10, the interchange with the A3 at Wisley. The junction is one of the busiest in […]
“Until the deaths stop, I’ll not apologise for backing speed cameras”, says Police commissioner
Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner has written a blog post explaining her ongoing support for greater enforcement for speeding in the counties. Alison Hernandez says drivers are not huge fans of speed cameras. “Or should I say drivers who break the law are not huge fans of them,” she writes. “Yet there is […]
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. […]