Parkopedia joins the Navigation Data Standard Association to drive indoor navigation standard
The connected vehicle services company Parkopedia has joined the Navigation Data Standard (NDS) Association, the worldwide standard for map data in automotive ecosystems. The NDS Association aims to provide a leading worldwide map standard for automotive-grade use which can be widely used in the navigation industry and be globally adopted by leading suppliers of navigation […]
Scotland could see a return to bridge tolls
They were removed 14 years ago, but now road tolls could return to Scotland’s bridges and tunnels in an attempt to cut car use. The newspaper The Courier reports that the option has been included in plans being drawn up as part of efforts to reach emissions targets. It quotes the Sunday Times as saying […]
TfGM teams up with Nationwide Cycling Academy to deliver safe urban driving training for HGV drivers
Transport for Greater Manchester is working to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians and offer commercial drivers the chance to boost their skills, by partnering with the Nationwide Cycling Academy to deliver safe urban driving training for just £10 per person. The courses, which are designed for professional HGV, LGV and PCV drivers in […]
New report suggests bike share schemes cut 3.7 car miles per user per week
A new study into the effect of bike share schemes across the UK is highlighting how bike share schemes are helping reduce the need for people to drive, and giving them health-boosting exercise. The charity CoMoUK (short for Collaborative Mobility UK) says at the end of September 2021, there were 39 locations served by bike […]
Aimsun mobility technology solutions in line for award recognition
Two projects helping people travel around Sydney more efficiently and sustainably are in line for recognition at the prestigious ITS Australia Awards. The international transport modelling and analytics experts at Aimsun have been nominated for the Smart Transport Infrastructure Award for the M4 Managed Motorway – Congestion Reduction System. This system was delivered for Transport […]
How connected vehicle innovations are making traveller information more affordable discussed in ITS (UK) forum meeting
The value in delivering real time information to drivers using the latest connectivity techniques and existing technology has been highlighted in the latest ITS (UK) Forum meeting. The Connected Vehicles Forum, one of 15 run by the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association, met to discuss how vehicle connectivity could replace fixed infrastructure providing more […]
Europe’s ITS Associations welcome new ERTICO CEO
The network of national Intelligent Transport Systems societies from across Europe say they’re looking forward to a great working relationship with ERTICO – ITS Europe as its new CEO Joost Vantomme takes over. “He’s a man we know we can work with,” commented Chair Günther Weber of ITS Germany as he welcomed the continued spirit […]
M27 motorway upgrade enters final stages
Drivers on one of the busiest stretches of motorway in the country are being promised changes this week with a new lane becoming available for traffic and extra safety measures installed, National Highways has announced. National Highways has started lifting traffic cones and barriers on the newly upgraded 15-mile stretch of the M27 between junctions […]
Cohda appoints VP Engineering
Global connected vehicle technology company Cohda Wireless has appointed Mr. Kash Munir as Vice President Engineering based at Cohda’s headquarters in Adelaide, Australia. He is responsible for all engineering activity at Cohda and brings extensive local and international experience to the role. Mr Munir joined Cohda Wireless six years ago and has been a major […]
TfL introduces new hi-spec buses, but says no more while there’s funding uncertainty
A fleet of new, higher specification all-electric buses are being introduced on a bus route in London in a bid to encourage even more people back on to public transport. The new buses were first developed around two years ago, and Transport for London says they’re a sign of what the future of buses could […]