Highways England could be rebranded
Five years after a change in the ownership and funding structure led to the Highways Agency becoming Highways England, the organisation could be renamed again. The Guardian reports that the government is considering changing its name to National Highways in order to “reflect its strategic importance”. The report does not go into great detail about […]
Government could “take control” of TfL
It’s being reported that the Government is threatening to take over the running of Transport for London unless Mayor Sadiq Khan agrees to a series of demands in return for a cash bailout. The London financial paper City AM and the Financial Times say transport secretary Grant Shapps has set out a number of demands […]
Shortlist announced for ITS (UK) Awards 2020
An app which helps disabled people navigate through airports, the use of real-time weather and traffic data alongside transport modelling to improve air quality and a data analysis project which helped understand the Covid-19-related changes to transport use are among ten people and projects hoping to win an ITS (UK) Award at an online ceremony […]
Driver jailed for fatal smart motorway crash
A lorry driver has been jailed for ten months for causing death by dangerous driving in a crash on an all-lane running section of the M1 near Sheffield. Prezemyslaw Szuba crashed into two vehicles who were swapping insurance details after a collision – Alexandru Murgeanu and Jason Mercer were killed. However the BBC quotes Mr […]
London is top European city for mobility
London has been ranked second in a global list of major mobility-friendly cities, narrowly missing out to Singapore for first place. A study by Oliver Wyman Consulting and the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Berkley, examined 56 metrics, including regulation, infrastructure, social impact, and the ability to adapt future technologies. London […]
Zenzic updates its UK CAM roadmap
The company co-ordinating the UK’s move to a connected and autonomous mobility future has released an update to its 2030 CAM roadmap. Zenzic says its mission is for the UK to benefit from proven connected and automated mobility by 2030, with next-generation services and technology are designed and developed in the UK. The roadmap features […]
Kar-go delivery bot approved for British roads
A driverless delivery vehicle which can travel at road speeds has been approved for trial in Britain. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has approved Kar-go’s design and agreed it is roadworthy, has appropriate insurance and a driver or operator – in or out of the vehicle – able to resume control if required. The […]
Tech solution for Dover traffic management installed
A new radar-based detection system to manage lorries heading to the Port of Dover has been installed by detection and sensing company Smart Video and Sensing. Working with 4Way Consulting and Aone+, SVS designed, installed and validated the virtual corridor in order to reduce congestion and co-ordinate traffic signals on the A20. The stipulation included […]
Shapps questions active travel lane changes
The Transport Secretary has voiced scepticism about changes to road layouts in towns and cities which have seen traffic lanes reassigned as space for cycling and walking. The Sunday Telegraph has reported Grant Shapps has written a “strongly worded letter” to councils, Grant Shapps warning he is “not prepared to tolerate” badly designed road closures and […]
Lorry driver caught playing solitaire as he used Dartford crossing
A lorry driver’s been fined after being spotted playing solitaire while he drove at the Dartford Crossing. Kent Police’s roads unit tweeted that patrol bikes had spotted the situation and pulled the driver over. It included an image of the offence (pictured). The image also appears to show a mobile phone besides the laptop mouse. […]