Wejo and Cosworth partner on connected car solution
The connected car data company Wejo is collaborating with automotive specialists Cosworth to identify and investigate intelligent mobility and vehicle data concepts. The companies say the initiative will help drive future innovations and “enhance the overall experience for the benefit of drivers and car manufacturers”. The companies will work on solutions based on Cosworth’s AliveDrive, […]
Residents voice anger at Chester lane closures
A group of people living in Chester have set up a Facebook group complaining at the local Counci’s decision to close lanes to traffic to make room for walking and cycling. People Against Travel Lanes Chester already has more than 2,300 members who are unhappy at the way Cheshire West and Chester Council has introduced […]
Khan hits back at Government criticism over TfL’s financial situaton
London’s Mayor says he will not accept what he calls the government’s “vindictive” proposals for transport funding in London. Writing on the LabourList website, Sadiq Khan says government wants to hike up transport fares in London way above inflation, increase council tax bills and force millions more to pay the Congestion Charge. “This would effectively […]
Esri UK partners with Heliguy to create end-to-end drone solution
Esri UK has announced a new partnership with drone specialists Heliguy to complete its end-to-end drone solution designed for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. It says this is “the final piece” in its UK strategy to offer all parts of the drone workflow. The partnership will provide customers with drone hardware, pilot training and […]
HERE integrates what3words into in-car navigation
The mapping company HERE is adding innovative location referencing solution what3words into its navigation system, allowing drivers to navigate to any precise three metre square on the planet. what3words has divided the world into a grid of squares and given each one a unique combination of three words. For example, the Highways News registered office […]
Clearview Intelligence acquire UK rights to wearable social distancing solution
Clearview Intelligence has purchased the rights from Levett Business Services (LBS) to distribute the EGOpro Social Distancing Solution in the UK. As part of the deal, LBS owner Neil Levett – who had marketed the products under his keepadistance.co.uk brand – will work with Clearview on the promotion and installation of the electronic wearable social […]
Driverless trial getting underway in Oxford
A new project is getting underway to trial an autonomous vehicle fleet in Oxford, with the researchers saying this brings the deployment of commercial autonomous vehicles in the UK one step closer. Oxbotica-led Project Endeavour will run until Autumn 2021 with live tests in three major UK cities overall. The project aims to demonstrate autonomous […]
Mapping company “democratising” GIS
The global mapping leaders, HERE Technologies are promoting their efforts to open up their tools and services, making them free to use via their developer portal. The company’s Location for Developers common platforms tools feature JavaScript to add feature-rich interactive maps and location services, REST APIs to allow integration of powerful location features into apps, […]
Podcast talks “immobility as a service”
The latest Inside Intertraffic podcast has been published focussing on parking, as three experts from SWARCO, White Willow Consulting and Etelätär Innovation explain different aspects around making the process of parking more efficient through connectivity, payment processing, equipment and an innovative new crowdsourcing solution. Leading Intelligent Transport Systems consultant Andy Graham from White Willow Consulting […]
WSP delivers third Vision Zero ITS thought leadership article
WSP has published the third article in its ITS-Vision Zero series, which explores how intelligent transport systems can become part of the Vision Zero road safety solution. The article “Effective Intelligent Systems Integrate Human Factors” by the company’s ITS Head of Profession Ian Patey and Senior Technical Director Lucy Wickham examines how the interdisciplinary human […]