VW aiming to make Greek island “Climate-friendly model”
The Volkswagen Group is working with the Greek island of Astypalea to deliver what it calls a model for climate-friendly mobility. New mobility services, the conversion of the island’s vehicle fleet to electric vehicles and the transformation of the energy supply are planned. “We want to make Astypalea a model for sustainable mobility and climate-friendly […]
American voters back public transport spending
In a series of votes run alongside the US Presidential Election, voters in a number of American cities have largely backed increased spending on public transport initiatives. Streetsblog has collated the results of votes across the country and says a two new light rail lines been approved on its third attempt in Austin, Texas costing […]
Uber and Lyft win Californian gig economy vote
The ridehailing companies Uber and Lyft have seen their decision to go for a vote in California vindicated, as people in the state supported their call to keep drivers exempt from being classified as company employees. AP reports that around 58% of voters supported Proposition 22, which, had it been lost, would have meant drivers […]
Two train companies suspend services due to Lockdown
Train operators Grand Central and Hull Trains have announced they won’t be running any trains until the end of the latest Government restrictions they’ve imposed as part of their response to Covid-19. The two are Open Access train operating companies who rent time on tracks and are not part of the franchise scheme. As a […]
E-scooters to have fake engine noise
An electric scooter manufacturer says it’s going to fit artificial engine noise to the micro mobility vehicles to improve safety for pedestrians around them. The Times reports that audible alerts will be emitted from battery-powered scooters after concerns that pedestrians can be in danger from fast moving silent vehicles on pavements. It says Tier Mobility, […]
Online European Congress offers flash sale
The organisers of next week’s virtual ITS European Congress are offering more people the chance to get involved with a 48 hour sale, offering €50 off a ticket. The event on 9 and 10 November features a series of online presentations, along the same lines as at a physical event, plus a virtual exhibition and […]
DfT plans parking data webinar
The Department for Transport’s Transport Data Initiative is hosing the second in its webinar events on Thursday 12 November focusing on new data developments in the parking sector which will support “parking as a service”. The DfT has sponsored the development of a new parking data exchange standard (APDS), to be adopted by ISO and […]
SWARCO delivers fuel price VMS solution on M5
Bespoke motorway variable message signage has been installed to provide drivers with live fuel prices at Frankley Services on the M5 near Birmingham. Service station operator Moto wanted to trial a reduction in fuel prices “to deliver value to motorists during these difficult economic times”. It therefore needed a new signage solution to clearly display live […]
DfT updates inclusive transport strategy
The minister responsible for accessible transport, Chris Heaton-Harris has marked “Purple Tuesday” with a vow to deliver a first-class experience to disabled people. Purple Tuesday is dedicated to ensuring that the needs of disabled people, as valued consumers, are properly recognised and that they receive the best levels of customer service. In a post on […]
HE spots 10,000 tailgaters in two weeks
Almost 10,000 vehicles have been caught tailgating in the first two weeks of new cameras being tested to clamp down on the offence. Highways England and police have joined forces to tackle the offence which is a factor in around one in eight casualties on England’s motorways and major A roads. Soon, motorists caught tailgating can expect to receive […]