Northern Evidence Academic Forum brings experts together to discuss latest transport research
The third meeting of the Northern Evidence Academic Forum is taking place with experts discussing the latest transport research and how it could shape future plans for the region. The forum, set up by Transport for the North, brings together the region’s policy and decision-makers with researchers, creating a space for sharing the latest data and considering […]
HE’s A31 investment brings improved cycling and pedestrian access
Highways England says project to improve access for residents, walkers and cyclists along West Street, Ringwood, in the New Forest has been successfully completed, providing a place for families to walk and enjoy the local environment. The work was carried out in collaboration with Hampshire County Council ahead of the plans to replace the bridges […]
EIB publishes technical note on ITS procurement for urban mobility
The European Investment Bank has published a technical note surrounding procuring Intelligent Transport Systems for urban mobility. The paper focusses on some of the difficulties that may be encountered such as a lack of strategic context or interoperability, technical problems during implementation, poorly performing systems and limitations on the reuse of data. It says that, […]
Driver “on brink of nervous breakdown” after cloned-plate fines
A woman has told of her anguish after her car number plate was cloned leading to nearly £20,000 of fines delivered to her, and subsequently bailiffs turning up at her door. Claire Herron from Hartlepool told ITV news she was charged for offences across almost every London borough which had been wrongly recorded against her. […]
Crane fire closes major A road
The A64 in Tadcaster has been closed after a hundred-ton crane caught fire on the carriageway. The road was closed all day (12 August) after the crane caught fire on the eastbound carriageway. The road was shut for several hours in both directions, but the westbound carriageway was opened later in the day. Highways England […]
ITS (UK) helps SMEs take part in ITS World Congress
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems Industry Association, ITS (UK), is leading an offer to small and medium enterprises to take a place on the UK’s pavilion at October’s ITS World Congress in Hamburg. The UK will have a significant presence in the exhibition, with a large stand supported by Innovate UK, Visit Britain, the Department […]
TfGM hails major boost for cycling and walking development
New technology is set to offer a major boost to Greater Manchester’s investment into cycling and walking infrastructure. A new contract has been awarded to Vivacity Labs to provide video analytics sensors which will enhance both the monitoring of existing cycling and walking schemes and the planning and implementation of future schemes. Around 100 new […]
Construction of major southeast London Cycleway moves onto next stage
Transport for London has announced it is beginning construction work on on the next section of Cycleway 4 in Deptford, a major new cycle route to enable thousands of safer and easier cycle journeys across the area each week. Work begins on Monday 16 August. TfL says Creating enough space for people to walk and […]
Scottish pressure group calls for an end to government’s road building plan
Environmental pressure group Transform Scotland is calling for an end to the Scottish Government’s road building plans, saying that despite promises that they will tackle the Climate Emergency, Scottish Ministers intend to nearly double their spending on new roads over the next decade. Its new report says these plans are despite transport being the largest […]
£9.5 million upgrade on key Cumbria route to start in September
Highways England has announced a scheme to improve safety and journeys on a key route into south Cumbria from the M6 will enter the main construction phase next month. A new roundabout is being built along the A590 at Cross-a-Moor, south of Ulverston to replace the current staggered junction while also supporting the creation of […]