Google optimising maps for right hand drive cars
Those of us who drive on the left now have the ability to use Google Maps in-car a little bit easier, after the company changed things to place the navigation bar on the right hand side of the screen. It says users across the world using Android Auto in their vehicles will now see the […]
Gaist partnership with Confirm promises to drive forward asset management
The ability of local authorities to effectively manage their infrastructure assets is to take a significant step forward following a partnership between Gaist and the leading asset management software platform, Confirm. The partnership will see Gaist’s detailed and high-definition data about the roads and roadside infrastructure, made available through the Confirm platform. Confirm, which was […]
ITS World Congress announces new partner and launches congress app
The organisers of next month’s ITS World Congress in Hamburg, ERTICO – ITS Europe have confirmed German rail company Deutsche Bahn as a partner. “As one of the world’s largest mobility and logistics service providers, Deutsche Bahn is a proud partner of the 2021 ITS World Congress in Hamburg,” ERTICO says in a statement. “At […]
Winvic Wins Place on Major National Highways Framework
Following Highways England’s rebrand to National Highways and its decision to change its current contract mechanisms, Winvic Construction Ltd has been awarded two Lot contracts across four regions within the new Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF). Winvic is one of 50 contractors to deliver £3.6 billion of road renewal works on England’s motorways and trunk roads […]
TTF releases Congestion Challenge event update
The Transport Technology Forum has shared more details of its in-person Congestion Challenge event at the National Railway Museum in York on 21 October. Among the items on the agenda: Details of three local authority tools the Department for Transport funded through the Small Business Research Initiative An update on the new STEP real time […]
How do you manage transport in a clever city? Webinar hears you should make sure everything you have works, before you think of adding more technology!
Traffic management experts from both sides of the globe have given members of ITS (UK) and ITS Australia advice on how to manage traffic in a city, saying it’s vital to make sure you optimise existing kit before looking to add anything new. The joint ITS2 webinar heard from traffic managers in the Australian state […]
Chip shortage could cause Vauxhall to cut production
The vehiclemaker Vauxhall is consulting staff and unions about cutting its shift pattern from three to two because of a reduction in the availability of semiconductors. The BBC’s seen a letter sent to staff which suggests that more than 200 jobs are at risk. It’s being blamed on the knock-on effects of the pandemic, specifically […]
Asda planning driverless delivery trial
The supermarket giant Asda has announced it’s going to trial autonomous vans as part of its last mile delivery operation. It’s working with UK-based autonomous mobility start-up Wayve on the trial which will begin in early 2022. Asda will be the first to commercially test the solution, using Wayve’s expertise in deep learning to help […]
New connected “Roadsafe” dashboard helps Ford drivers steer clear of hidden hazzards
The carmaker Ford has partnered with a consortium co-funded by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK to develop technology to predict traffic incident locations based on data from connected vehicles, roadside sensors and accident reports. It says its “RoadSafe” solution has the potential to alert drivers to higher risk locations and also provide local authorities […]
Asset management group takes 42% stake in Egis
Caisse des Dépôts has announced it has received a binding offer from Tikehau Capital, the alternative asset management group, to acquire a 42% stake in its subsidiary Egis, a specialist in engineering, construction and mobility services. Egis creates and operates smart infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and the major challenges […]