DfT working on two major data projects
The Department for Transport is working on two data projects aimed at improving how Traffic Regulation Orders and roads-related data might be easier to discover and share. Along with delivery partner Valtech, the DfT is working to deliver an Alpha project under Agile principles to explore how a TRO data publication and distribution system could […]
Warwick academic leads on AV safety guidance
A researcher at WMG, University of Warwick has set out a series of points that autonomous vehicle developers must consider when it comes to safety. Dr Siddartha Khastgir has been advising the World Economic Forum on identifing the frameworks for Government to enrol Autonomous Vehicles. In the report, “Safe Drive Initiative: SafeDI Scenario-Based AV Policy […]
TfL “will need more money next year”
London’s Deputy Mayor is warning that the capital’s transport network will need further taxpayers’ money to keep running next year. Heidi Alexander has told Reuters “In the next financial year, we are still going to need considerable government support to cope with the impact of the [coronavirus] pandemic.” Transport for London has had two ten-figure […]
Three quarters of vehicles to be connected in five years – report
A new report is predicting the global connected car market is expected to double in the next five years with more than 270 million shipped during 2020-2025. Research from Counterpoint’s Smart Automotive service only represents the global passenger car shipments with embedded connectivity and does not include connectivity via smartphone. Commenting on the findings, Senior […]
Clearview Intelligence social distancing solution helps keep ITV Studios’ I’m a Celebrity on the air
As part of their COVID-safe production plan, ITV Studios is issuing all the crew of its hit TV show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! with electronic tags to ensure they keep a safe distance apart during this series. The show is being set in Gwrych Castle, North Wales rather than New South […]
Siemens hails “resilient performance”
The Chief Executive of Siemens Mobility has hailed his company’s financial performance as “resilient” in 2020, despite the huge challenges of Covid-19 restrictions. Michael Peter tweeted the comments along with a link to the company’s results release, in which he thanked his “great team, who at all times made sure that we served our customers […]
AGD enhances pedestrian detector
Leading radar manufacturer AGD systems is promising an even safer pedestrian experience having enhanced its industry-leading on-crossing 326-model detector. It says the upgrade improves range and gives more precise coverage of crossings, with a unique kite-shaped detection zone eliminating black spots. Its range is now 24 metres, which the company says makes it ideal for […]
SWARCO Traffic delivers complete parking solution for Teesside Park redevelopment
SWARCO Traffic has specified and installed a complete parking solution and traffic management system to improve the driver experience and reduce congestion at Teesside Park, one of the biggest retail locations in the North East. With an annual footfall of more than 12 million people, Teesside Park is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project to […]
London’s roadworks contractors honoured in awards
Transport for London has marked the first year of its Roadworks Charter by recognising organisations that have made a difference to the efficiency of the capital’s road network. The Roadworks Charter is a collaboration between TfL and London’s biggest utility companies setting out a series of principles and targets which achieved together will ensure roadworks […]
Kar-go Delivery Bot begins contactless delivery trials to care homes
Kar-go, the autonomous delivery vehicle designed by British start-up, Academy of Robotics, has become the first custom-built autonomous delivery vehicle to travel on the roads in the UK. Using its contact-free form of delivery, the company has started making its first deliveries from pharmacies to care homes and will later introduce deliveries from a depot […]