World Congress promises to showcase West Midlands’ integrated transport future
The Executive Director of Transport for West Midlands is promising the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Birmingham will provide a “global platform” to demonstrate how intelligent transport systems can transform mobility, safety and connectivity across the region. Sandeep Shingadia told an ITS UK Executive Dinner the Congress will be far more than a […]
PACTS chief questions RIS3 safety ambitions
The head of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety has questioned whether National Highways’ latest safety ambitions go far enough, arguing that the government-owned company risks missing the spirit of Vision Zero despite repeatedly stating that safety is its “number one priority”. Speaking on the Highways Voices podcast, PACTS Executive Director Jamie Hassall criticised […]
TTF sets date for 2026 Autumn Update in Birmingham
The Department for Transport-led Transport Technology Forum has announced the date for its annual Autumn Update conference – it’ll take place on Tuesday 17 November in Birmingham, with TRL as the headline sponsor. The one-day meeting returns to the IET at Austin Court for the fourth year running. It allows local authorities and the supply […]
Vision Zero or Vision Wishful Thinking? Actually making our roads safer with Jamie Hassall of PACTS on Highways Voices
This week on Highways Voices, we tackle one of the most important issues facing transport professionals today: road safety. To discuss whether the industry is truly serious about Vision Zero, we’re joined by Jamie Hassall, Executive Director of PACTS, the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, who delivers a frank and thought-provoking challenge to many […]
Clearview delivers data-driven breakthrough in bus detection and congestion monitoring
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has helped deliver accurate bus detection & movement data to help the city better understand bus demand through a busy junction in Worcester City Centre and its correlation to junction congestion. Working with Worcestershire County Council, Clearview deployed its Insight Vision AI multi-modal sensors at a key junction […]
Popular campervan road gets double red lines to stop overnight stays
A county council has painted double red lines on a road in the Peak District after it was regularly used by people in campervans to park free overnight. The old A625 so-called “Broken Road” near Mam Tor in the Derbyshire village of Castleton was popular with campers because it was in a beauty spot but […]
DfT technology official pushes open standards vision for connected vehicle services
The Department for Transport’s Head of Road Infrastructure Technology has reiterated his belief that the highways sector needs a “WhatsApp moment” for connected vehicle services, as he urged authorities and industry to work together on common standards and interoperable services. Speaking at the Traffex event in Coventry, Darren Capes said road users increasingly expect journeys […]
Odometer readings or smarter tracking? The options for EV road pricing on this week’s Highways Voices
As the Government prepares to introduce a new pay-per-mile charging scheme for electric vehicles from 2028, the debate is heating up and you’ll hear the latest thinking on today’s Highways Voices. In this episode recorded inside the Houses of Parliament, industry leaders, campaign groups, technology experts and motoring representatives come together to tackle one of […]
One size does not fit all: Industry calls for options on EV pay-per-mile scheme
The Campaign for Better Transport has urged ministers to build greater flexibility into the Government’s proposed Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (EVED) scheme, with industry leaders warning that relying solely on odometer readings could create practical problems, limit policy options, delay wider transport goals and ultimately lose public support. The event in Parliament discussed the Chancellor’s […]
Southwark highlights gains from digital loading bay scheme
Southwark Council is highlighting the success of its smart, bookable loading bay scheme on Walworth Road, as new evidence shows the approach is improving traffic flow, cutting emissions and making deliveries more reliable for businesses. Working with Grid Smarter Cities, the council has introduced a digital kerbside booking system that allows delivery drivers and operators […]