Scottish government accused of cutting bus improvement funding
The Scottish Government’s being accused by Labour of putting lifeline bus services in the country “stuck in a spiral of decline” after cutting money for a bus improvement fund. The Scottish Daily Express reports funding has been cut which was to improve buses, despite boasting that it would “transform” services across the country. The paper […]
Report finds fall in transport emissions in Europe
CO2 emissions from Europe’s toll road network have fallen by 20% over the past three years. CiTTi quotes the ASECAP 2024 Sustainability Report, saying this is a significant step toward the sector’s decarbonisation ambitions. The report states that total emissions from operational activities decreased from 497,798 tonnes in 2021 to 397,160 tonnes in 2023, driven by […]
Christmas pop-up park and rides open around Greater Manchester
Pop-up Park and Ride sites will open this the weekend around Greater Manchester, aimed at making it easier for people driving into Manchester city centre and travelling to big music and football events taking place. It is set to be the busiest weekend of the year with the Christmas Markets still in full swing, while […]
AGD’s “Cone B” device explained on BBC Radio
The ITS manufacturer AGD Systems has had its trial of a new type of tactile signal at signal-controlled crossings profiled on BBC Radio Norfolk. Kieran Corbally, Senior Commercial Manager at AGD appeared on the station’s breakfast show to explain why the new design, which resembles a large phillips screwdriver, helps visually impaired people know when it […]
EXCLUSIVE: Transport Minister reiterates that road safety strategy is guided by industry’s knowledge and experience
The Future of Roads Minister has pledged to publish the first national road safety strategy in more than a decade, saying safer roads underpin each of the government’s guiding missions. Speaking at a Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) event in Parliament, Lilian Greenwood (pictured) said the strategy will deliver “long awaited direction […]
Prince Michael gives Valerann his award for road safety
The advanced road traffic management solutions company Valerann has received the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2024 for the effective use of AI and advanced data analytics in road safety. Valerann received this from the Prince at a ceremony at the Savoy Hotel in London in recognition of its flagship data analytics platform, […]
Number of young drivers illegally using phones behind the wheel reaches eight-year-high
The proportion of young drivers illegally making and receiving phone calls behind the wheel without hands-free technology is at its highest rate in eight years – 21 years after it first became punishable by law – according to new data from the RAC. Figures from the RAC’s 2024 Report on Motoring show half (55%) of drivers under […]
Where it didn’t always go right – the Christmas blooper edition on Highways Voices
Today on Highways Voices you get to hear some of the bits we edited out of our podcasts through the year. You’ll hear when things don’t quite go right – from strange noises to coughing, mispronunciations to brain fades. And a man turns into a dalek. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket […]
GM ends robotaxi project to concentrate on driver assistance systems
General Motors has announced it’s cutting funding for its Cruise driverless taxi subsidiary. It says it plans to realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritise development of advanced driver assistance systems on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles. In a statement the company said GM will “build on the progress of Super Cruise”, which is […]
National Highways announces A38 Saltash Tunnel technology upgrade
National Highways has announced it will be undertaking a major modernisation upgrade of the A38 Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall. It says this represents a £25 million investment from National Highways to improve journeys and maintain the safe operation of the tunnel for many years to come. It explains these will help to keep everyone using […]