University hosts open event on safer cycling
The London School of Economics is hosting an event next week (31 October) discussing how to make cycling safer in London. It says cycling and other forms of active travel have significant benefits for wellbeing, local economies, air pollution and the environment, and that a substantial increase in active travel is needed to achieve London’s […]
Think tank calls on Europe to follow America’s lead on Chinese vehicle restrictions
An American think tank is warning that Europe’s planned 45% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles will be too low to be effective. The Council on Foreign Relations warns that plans for tariffs to stem a flood of subsidised cars that threaten the survival of European automakers won’t work because Chinese will simply “lower their hefty […]
ADEPT calls for partnership with government to address the housing crisis and deliver sustainable communities
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, ADEPT, has published a new policy paper, calling for a partnership with government to address the housing crisis and deliver sustainable communities. It advocates for comprehensive infrastructure development alongside housing, including integrated transport solutions. The paper outlines how the government’s housebuilding target of 1.5 million […]
Peugeot boss says EV take-up not manufacturers’ responsibility
The CEO of carmaker Peugeot has said the onus of getting more people into electric cars shouldn’t be on carmakers. Linda Jackson told the website TopGear.com that: “There is an obligation on governments to make sure that the infrastructure to stimulate the market is there.” Speaking to the website at the Paris motor show she […]
Emovis Announces Expansion of Advanced Tolling Solutions in Canada
Tolling solutions company Emovis is set to significantly expand its presence in Canada by enhancing its tolling infrastructure in Québec. It says this latest development aims to further support and streamline tolling operations for the thousands of motorists utilising one of the province’s most prominent highways. Since its successful deployment of an all-electronic tolling (AET) […]
Q-Free upgrades Slovenia’s Dars dd system for seamless cross border European freight tolling
Smart city infrastructure solutions company Q-Free has announced a major upgrade for Slovenia toll operator, Dars d.d., to allow for truck and freight interoperability with Toll4Europe solutions across Europe. It says this efficiency upgrade will save time and money for trucking companies and drivers who will now be able to travel through Germany, Poland, Austria, […]
Valerann wins prestigious Prince Michael Award for AI prediction tool
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 has received this prestigious award for its flagship data analytics platform, Lanternn by Valerann™, which provides road traffic authorities with insights to […]
The AA steps up calls for Graduated Driving Licence
The AA has worked out that least 58 lives could be saved annually by the introduction of a graduated driving license, and could also see at least 260 serious injuries avoided on UK roads. The AA’s chief executive Jakob Pfaudler has written to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh to highlight the motoring organisation’s strengthened calls for […]
Dartford MP calls for LTC as two separate closures affect M25 drivers in southeast
A lorry fire on the M25 near Clacket Lane Services and a fluid spill closing the right hand Dartford Tunnel has caused huge delays and led to a Labour MP calling for the Lower Thames Crossing to be approved as soon as possible. Hydraulic liquid leaked inside the tunnel during maintenance work leading to a […]
Busway to gain extra buses in bid to meet growth in demand
Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator is adding even more buses onto its Busway services to allow what it calls an unprecedented increase in passengers to travel when they want. Last year, between August and September, Stagecoach East’s services on the Busway saw a 7% increase in passengers – this year that figure has ballooned to a […]