Subsidies for zero-emission vehicles targets affordable models
The Government has announced that the grant scheme for zero-emission vehicles has been updated to target less expensive models, which it says allows the scheme’s funding to help more people make the switch to an EV. It says the plug-in grant scheme, which has used taxpayers’ money to support the purchase of nearly half a million vehicles over a decade, […]
Universities of Sheffield and Greenwich investigating intelligent speed assistance to improve road safety
The University of Sheffield, in partnership with the University of Greenwich, has received £195,000 funding from The Road Safety Trust to promote Intelligent Speed Assistance as a technological solution that can reduce speed-related road traffic collisions. They say speeding is common on UK roads and increases both the chances of crash involvement and the severity […]
Survey suggests smart motorways are misunderstood
A new survey of drivers in England suggests nearly half of drivers don’t know what to do if they break down on a smart motorway. Research by Maru/Blue for the insurance comparison site GoCompare found 45% of drivers surveyed said they wouldn’t know what to do, while 52% of respondents were not aware that you […]
Additional traffic sensors installed in Kent as part of ADEPT Live Labs trial
Kent County Council and its partners at Amey are installing more traffic sensors on behalf of Dartford Borough Council to monitor traffic patterns that are helping make future transport decisions for the county. It’s part of the £22.9m Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport, ADEPT, SMART Places Live Labs programme. They are […]
Intertraffic Amsterdam puts call out for startups
With the number of traffic technology and smart mobility start-ups constantly growing, the Intertraffic Amsterdam event in April is offering them their own exposure platform. The event says start-ups are contributing significantly to the innovative character of the industry. Consequently, commercial businesses, cities and government authorities are keen to cooperate with these new entrepreneurs so […]
Highways Voices highlights and when things went wrong – yes, it’s the Christmas blooper edition
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! Back in January, Highways News created a new podcast series “Highways Voices”. Thousands of listeners later, we’re celebrating the end of the first year of programmes with a special highlights edition – and some examples of where things didn’t quite go […]
Police release dashcam footage of dangerous driving
Three Police forces have shared footage gathered from dashcams that were used in prosecutions for dangerous driving. Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire have put together a montage of videos submitted by the public, capturing anti-social driving, hoping to demonstrate how this footage can help bring offenders to justice. ***Scroll down for footage*** Since 1 January 2021, […]
EU plans four initiatives for more sustainable travel
The European Commission has adopted four proposals it says support the transition to cleaner, greener, and smarter mobility. In line with the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Commission says the proposals will modernise the EU’s transport system. The proposals are to increase connectivity and shifting more passengers and freight to rail and inland […]
TfL funding failure “would cost London’s economy £12bn”
London’s City Hall is warning that a failure to strike a long-term funding deal for TfL would result in a £12bn hit to the capital’s economy. London’s financial paper City AM says that, as London’s Mayor and Transport for London negotiate with the Department for Transport over a new funding package for the network, An […]
National Express and Stagecoach plan merger
The UK’s biggest two coach operators are working to combine into one company. In a statement, Stagecoach says it has been proud to have served communities across the UK for over 40 years and that combining with National Express will provide it with “new exciting opportunities”, enabling it to offer more services to more people […]