Real time data for CAVs successfully transmitted in TISA first
The Europe-wide Traveller Information Services Association, TISA, has announced that two of its members have demonstrated a live data feed that provides external real-time data specifically tailored for Automated Driving vehicles. It says this will help increase safety and ensure better traffic management. TISA members TomTom and NNG have proved it is possible to send […]
One in four UK addresses above air pollution limits
Air pollution is in excess of World Health Organisation limits at 25% of UK addresses. Airqualitynews.com quotes figures addresspollution.org saying which uses data generated at Imperial College London to provide users with a free Air Quality Report for every address in the UK. The website uses annualised data to reveal the levels of particulate matter […]
Highways Voices hears how transport modelling the key understanding the new shape of traffic
The latest Highways Voices podcast from Highways News has heard why transport modelling is key to making the most of the growth in traffic data that is being gathered to understand changes in patterns due to the Coronavirus crisis. Listen here. Guest Darren Capes from the Department for Transport explains a data project he’s overseen […]
Panasonic and McAfee team up on vehicle security
Electronics company Panasonic has announced it’s working with anti-virus specialist McAfee to create what they call a Vehicle Security Operation Centre to protect vehicles from cyber security attacks. They say they will enable accurate detection and early response to attacks and help strengthen cybersecurity measures in the automotive industry. Panasonic explains that it has already […]
Parkopedia producing indoor mapping services for navigation
Parking information company Parkopedia has is launching indoor mapping technology for in-vehicle navigation use. The maps are based on high-definition 3D models of indoor parking facilities, where GPS signal is typically restricted. The company says it’s developed the maps because indoor parking facilities currently present many challenges for drivers. These include navigation system blackouts, finding […]
TfL secures funding till May
The government and Mayor of London have agreed to extend the current Transport for London funding deal, which was due to run out on 31 March 2021. The extended deal will continue to support the capital and the transport network until 18 May 2021, when the government says a new funding deal will be put […]
Shetland EVs running on tidal power
Tidal energy company Nova Innovation have announced that vehicles in Shetland are now fuelled by the power of the sea, thanks to the creation of the first ever electric vehicle charge point powered directly from a tidal energy source. The EV charge point is located on the scenic shores of Bluemull Sound, at Cullivoe harbour […]
Hackers target Indian transport network
Indian government officials are accusing “Chinese state-sponsored actors” of being behind a series of cyber attacks on the country’s transport sector over the past few months. After leading American consultant Scott Belcher warned that transit operators in the US are failing to take cyber security seriously enough, the Indian problems should ring alarm bells with […]
Transport Committee: Rail network requires decarbonisation strategy
The rail industry needs a clear strategy from government on how to decarbonise the network, according to the parliamentary Transport Committee. Transportandenergy.com reports the committee highlighted the need in a new report, Trains fit for the future?, which stated the government should publish a long-term strategy for rail. It said that a vision for electrification and […]
East Anglian police operation catches 300 HGV offences
Police in Suffolk and Norfolk have stopped almost 250 vehicles and detected more than 300 offences after targeting drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicles as part of an operation supported by Highways England. Operation Tramline saw police using an HE-provided HGV tractor unit which enabled them to carry out patrols across the strategic road network in […]