DfT’s ITMF funding guidance published
The Department for Transport has released guidance through the Transport Technology Forum to help Local Authorities and the supply chain with bids to win a share of the £20 million Intelligent Traffic Management Fund (ITMF). This money, expected to be delivered in packages worth around £2 million each, is part of £70 million funding of […]
ITS UK calls for VAT support for Demand Responsive Transport
The industry association for transport technology, Intelligent Transport Systems UK, has issued an open letter calling for changes to VAT to support the roll out of Demand Responsive Transport. DRT is an innovative approach to public transport that utilises technology to provide dynamic, on-demand bus services for local communities, and ITS UK says DRT is […]
Oxa Deploys its commercial self-driving software for the first time
Oxford-based self-driving vehicle software company Oxa has launched its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida. The services are a major investment in the city’s downtown area and are operated by US shuttle service provider Beep in partnership with the Jacksonville Transport Authority (JTA) and the Florida State College at Jacksonville […]
Costain and Enterprise drive new electric van pilot
The infrastructure solutions company Costain has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites. The pilot programme, in partnership with Enterprise Flex E-Rent, tested the use of electric vehicles in construction projects, with electric vans trialled across a range of different teams and […]
Major travel survey launched by Glasgow Bus Alliance
The Glasgow Bus Alliance – a partnership of the leading bus operators serving Glasgow – has launched a major independent travel survey to hear the views of the people of Greater Glasgow on the future of bus in their City. Whether it is feedback on bus services, safety of travel, infrastructure, timetables or technology, the […]
Cisco and TELUS work on carmaker revenue opportunities through connectivity
Digital company Cisco and communications firm TELUS are launching new 5G capabilities in North America to serve Internet of Things use cases across industry verticals, with a focus on connected cars. The network will serve as a foundation to support drive testing by a major North American automotive manufacturer’s 5G Connected Car, while setting the […]
£4.7bn of reallocated HS2 funding to be spent across North and Midlands
The Government says millions of people in the North and the Midlands will benefit from better public transport, reduced congestion and upgraded local bus and train stations thanks to the new £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund announced today (26 February). Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have confirmed that the North will […]
TTF’s EV working group meeting hears the importance of parking and chargepoint location synergies
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure professionals have heard how parking management techniques can be used to improve the efficiency of EV charging networks by increasing the amount of time they are in use. The synergies between charging and parking were examined at a Transport Technology EV Charging Infrastructure Working Group meeting in Bolton, sponsored by Grid […]
“Obnoxious” HGV driver to be fired after blocking safety camera
A Heavy Goods Vehicle driver who obstructed a mobile speed camera van in Rotherham has been “dealt with” for offences, and will now also face dismissal from his employer. South Yorkshire Police says that, on Tuesday 20 February, a mobile safety camera van was parked on Dunstan Road in Maltby when the driver of a […]
Council calls on Transport Secretary and National Highways to prioritise A40 works
Monmouthshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment has contacted the Transport Secretary Mark Harper to ask for the current single lane traffic restrictions on the A40 to be relocated to the east of the Dixton roundabout to ease traffic on the A40 and Wye Bridge. The request also included that future works […]