Drivers “don’t understand LTN signage”
A new survey suggests that half of drivers do not understand the “no motor vehicles” signs used around Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, with nearly three-in-ten wrongly thinking it means “cars and motorcycles only”. A YouGov survey of more than 2,000 motorists carried out this month suggests that 10% of drivers said the sign did not represent […]
New average speed cameras for Worcestershire
Work is underway to install average speed cameras along a 50mph stretch of the A449 in Worcestershire in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured. The project on the road between Hartlebury and Ombersley is the first of its kind to operate within the West Mercia Police area. The system […]
Commuters “would pay more” to protect environment
A new survey is suggesting that half the population would pay more for travel in order to help protect the environment. Research of 2,000 people by PricewaterhouseCoopers says that 50% of respondents said they are willing to pay more in travel costs to maintain the environmental improvements, such as reduced pollution, seen during the pandemic. […]
TfL plans more 20mph limits
Transport for London is reported to be planning to introduce many more 20 mph limits on roads in the capital. The Daily Express reports that a year after the introduction on several roads in Westminster, TfL is planning to reduce limits on eight miles of roads in Westminster including Edgware Road and Marylebone Road. It […]
London’s black cabs numbers lowest for 40 years
The number of London’s cabbies has fallen to the lowest level since the early 80s, as the Coronavirus pandemic and restrictions following it have had a huge effect on demand. London financial paper City AM reports that over the last year there has been a 29% fall in demand with 13,884 in operation at the […]
TfL commits to in-person JCT Symposium with delegates and speakers
This year’s in-person JCT Traffic Signals Symposium has received a major confidence boost with Transport for London committing to send ten delegates to the event. The two day symposium at Nottingham Trent University in September will welcome ten delegates from London’s transport operator, who will learn about and discuss the latest innovations in traffic management. […]
ITS (UK)’s value of technology in transport programme focusses on enforcement
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Society is reminding people of the huge value that technology gives to travel in the country by focussing on the ways automated enforcement solutions improve road safety, air quality, journey reliability and efficiency. The summary document is the first of a series by ITS (UK) to underline how technology has made […]
ISO publishes first international safety standard for fully automated driving systems
ISO, the international organisation for standardisation has published its first set of standards for the safe operation of low-speed automated driving systems for operation on predefined routes. It says the document applies to automated driving system-dedicated vehicles nd can also be utilised by dual-mode vehicles where a human can drive some of the time. ISO […]
Tyre firm and delivery company team up in microplastic reduction initiative
The parcel delivery company DPD is parterning with the electric vehicle tyre innovator ENSO to conduct full road trials of a new tyre for commercial EVs, that are designed to reduce air and microplastic pollution. The DPD/ENSO trial is a part of Transport for London’s FreightLab Innovation Challenge, which is encouraging innovations that will tackle […]
TomTom’s virtual horizon “makes driving safer for everyone”
Location technology specialist TomTom has launched a new map-based software system which it says helps passenger and commercial vehicles anticipate the road ahead. TomTom Virtual Horizon is all-in-one advanced driver assistance system which the company says lets automakers provides a seamless connection between digital maps and ADAS functionality, allowing vehicles to see beyond the range […]