London may get specific river crossing committee
Transport for London’s commissioner Andy Byford has stated he would be in favour of formalising the existence of a committee to oversee maintenance of London’s river crossings. London’s financial paper City AM says that at the London Assembly’s transport committee, Byford agreed that TfL alongside the central government and London boroughs should formalise the mandate […]
Driverless car sensors can be tricked
Researchers in America have demonstrated an “attack strategy” that can fool industry-standard autonomous vehicle sensors into believing nearby objects are closer or more distant than they appear – without being detected. Cosmos Magazine reports that the research at Duke University suggests that in order to fully protect driverless cars from attacks, it may be necessary […]
If transport is to get funding, it needs to tell the right story – opinion
One of the architects of a major new reference document to guide local authorities in using technology to deliver service, has explained how it is vital authorities can clearly explain why such investment is so important. Darren Capes from the Department for Transport has written a blog post promoting the Manual for Smart Streets which […]
DfT’s Darren Capes chosen as future IHE President
The Institute of Highway Engineers has chosen Department for Transport ITS Policy lead Darren Capes as its next Junior Vice President. The appointment, following a ballot of members, is the first step on the cycle to become President of the organisation. Current President Stephen Webb of WSP will step down in June, and be replaced […]
50 historic rail bridges and tunnels could escape National Highways demolition
50 railway structures earmarked for demolition or infilling may now be spared after an independent review found that they could be used within for active travel schemes. The website New Civil Engineer reports a government-ordered review carried out by Sustrans concludes that two-thirds of the 75 structures earmarked by National Highways for demolition or infilling […]
Scotland introduces 36 e-bike projects
The Scottish Government has announced it has provided over £825,000 to support 36 innovative e-bike projects across Scotland, with projects for disabled people and rural communities leading the way. The latest round of the eBike Grant Fund, delivered by Energy Saving Trust, has successfully delivered 216 e-bikes, 56 e-cargo bikes and 34 adapted cycles to […]
Ford takes steps towards all-electric future
Ford have announced moves toward an all-electric future in Europe, which will see the company transformed and offering a new generation of seven, all-electric, fully-connected passenger vehicles and vans by 2024. Transportandendergy.com reports the announcement builds on the recent news that the company has created a new global business unit – Ford Model e – […]
Opinion – Three stats that prove how beneficial bikes and e-bikes are to the environment
Ross Hansen, Content Producer and Researcher writes this opinion piece for Highways News We’re all aware of the harm that petrol and diesel powered cars can cause to the environment, and many of us are making a conscious effort to find more sustainable alternatives. But did you know to what extent switching four wheels for […]
Manual for Smart Streets launch event on Monday 21 March
The Connected Places Catapult will officially launch the Manual for Smart Streets at an online event from 1.30pm on Monday 21 March. Sign up here. The Manual is intended to provide guidance to support local authorities in implementing technology that supports traffic management and the operation of streets. This includes how traffic signals will develop to connect […]
You repair it well? Sir Rod Stewart fixes potholes on his street
Singing legend Sir Rod Stewart has posted video of him and his friends filling in potholes on the road he lives on in Essex. In a video on Instagram the 77 year old explains that the road has needed the work “for ages” but that “no-one can be bothered to do it”. He goes on […]