Highways News journalist explains smart motorways on Radio 2
Highways News co-owner Paul Hutton has appeared on national radio to discuss the ongoing debate about the safety of smart motorways. Hutton, a regular on radio stations across the country as a go-to commentator on transport technology matters, was approached by Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine show to give his views on the concept, implementation and […]
JCT issues call for papers as it plans for physical autumn Symposium
Organisers of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium have issued their call for industry professionals and academics to propose papers on Traffic Signals and Signals related topics, as they push ahead with plans to hold an in-person event this year. After last year’s event was held online, JCT say this year’s Symposium will be held […]
Israeli firm chooses HORIBA MIRA for UK centre of excellence site
E-mobility innovator REE Automotive has announced it’s building an Engineering Centre of Excellence at ITS (UK) member HORIBA MIRA’s technology park and test track near Nuneaton. The new Engineering Centre will expedite REE’s strategic plans to meet anticipated global demand for its breakthrough REEcorner and Electric Vehicle platform technology. It is expected to lead to […]
Scotland considers European-style mobility hubs
A new paper from the Scottish Government is putting forward an idea to build mobility hubs to help people travel using different public transport modes. In a document “creating smart and sustainable towns and villages”, it defines a mobility hub as, “A recognisable place with an offer of different and connected transport modes supplemented with […]
Ford going all electric from 2030 in $1bn transformation
Carmaker Ford is committing to “go all-in” on its electric passenger vehicles and to substantially grow and electrify its commercial vehicle business. In a statement it said that mid-2026, all Ford’s passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid, and will be completely all-electric by 2030. Similarly, Ford’s entire commercial […]
Loughborough University launches MSc in Intelligent Transport Systems
Loughborough University is recruiting students for a new MSc in Intelligent Transport which will start in October 2021. Designed in collaboration with industry, the university says it’ll look at transport challenges, new technology innovation and modelling. The MSc will be taught by members of the Transport and Urban Planning Group (TUPG) in the School of […]
Highways Voices hears enforcement authorities must earn compliance
The latest Highways Voices podcast from Highways News features an in-depth interview with one of the UK’s leading experts on enforcement, who explains how to make sure the public support technology to ensure compliance on the road. Listen here. Assistant Managing Director Geoff Collins of Jenoptik told hosts Paul Hutton and Adrian Tatum that enforcement […]
Labour Group comes out against Khan’s border charge plan
A group of Labour councillors have voiced their concern at the Labour London Mayor’s plans to introduce a £3.50 charge for cars not registered in the capital to enter it. Kent Online reports the Dartford Labour Group has voiced its opposition and has now requested a meeting with Sadiq Khan. The report quotes Dartford Labour […]
Dartford Crossing has most speeding in UK – report
Britain’s most dangerous road for speeding has been revealed to be the A282 Dartford Crossing between Essex and Kent. Fleet management company Wessex Fleet used a Freedom of Information request to find the road saw 26,920 speeding offences in 2020 despite lockdown. It asked the UK’s 45 police forces for data and found each area’s […]
Oxford wins funding for EV charging innovation
Oxford’s Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO) has won a grant to collaborate with Oxfordshire County Council to develop a device allowing households without off-street parking to charge EVs at home. TransportandEnergy.com reports the charging solution for the 30-40% of residents without off-street parking comes through a cable gullies solution, which provides and safe channel for […]