More bailout talks for TfL
Transport for London is hoping to agree a new funding deal with Central Government this week, as it faces running out of money at the end of the month. The capital’s transport body has been here twice before, needing a total of £3.3 billion so far to fund the gap caused in part by the […]
DfT’s Chief Scientific Adviser to speak at TTF Conference
The Transport Technology Forum has secured a keynote speech from Professor Phil Blythe as part of its closing session at this year’s online conference. The Department for Transport’s Chief Scientific Adviser, who sits on the Government’s SAGE Committee, is expected to talk about his reaction to the sector’s response to the Covid-19 crisis, particularly because […]
TTF Conference promises real-world solution examples to transport’s challenges
Next week’s Transport Technology Forum conference is promising to offer delegates examples of where technology has helped local authorities deliver better transport. The event, from 3-5 March, features a series of presentations about successful projects supported by Transport Technology partner Innovate UK. That session led by Connected Transport Innovation Lead Karla Jakeman takes place on […]
DfT launches Local Authority survey to understand data sharing
The Department for Transport has launched a survey to help it provide detailed guidance to English local authorities on how to open up, share and exploit their transport data. The project awarded to an Atkins-Jacobs joint venture, together with White Willow Consulting and Oxfordshire County Council, follows on from the Local Transport Data Discovery report […]
HE planning smart motorways education campaign
Highways England is planning to run a £5 million TV campaign educating drivers about smart motorways. The Telegraph reports that the Department for Transport explains that the campaign will “improve people’s confidence in using all types of motorways, including what to do in the event of a breakdown in a live lane.” This news follows […]
Government says UK on the cusp of driverless “transport revolution”
The government has issued a report suggesting that the connected and autonomous vehicle market could be worth £41.7 billion by 2035. A report announced by Transport Minister Rachel Maclean forecasts that in 2035, 40% of new UK car sales could have self-driving capabilities, with a total market value of £41.7 billion, which the government says […]
TDI announces latest webinar detailing Street Manager
The national and local government initiative promoting the future of multi modal mobility, the Transport Data Initiative, has announced its third webinar, to be held on Tuesday 15 December from 11:00 – 12:00. It will include Department for Transport representatives from the ‘Street Manager’ project, including Paul Chandler, Product Owner: Street Manager, Department for Transport […]
Hedgehog sign yet to appear on British roads
18 months after the Department for Transport unveiled its new sign to warn drivers of small animals on the road, it’s turned out not one has been placed on our roads. The This is Money website reports that only four local authorities have actually applied to display the sign, and all of those have been […]
Government’s Connected Vehicle Data Research “A big step forward” – TTF
The Transport Technology Forum says the Government’s publication of its Connected Vehicle Data Research shows that technology will be at the core of tomorrow’s transport network. The recommendations covered six key themes, including growing connected vehicle data use, exploiting a national approach, more training and support, making best use of existing assets, offering investment and […]
Data helped informed decision making – TTF
A city traffic engineer has explained how accurate up-to-date data helped him make informed decisions about modal shift and traffic management during the initial days of the Coronavirus restrictions in March, and how the information he has continues to be invaluable. Sean Bulmer of City of York Council was taking part in a Transport Technology […]
