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 […]
DfT provides guidance on Covid-19 vaccination signs
The Deapartment for Transport has produced guidance to help local authorities with the installation of Covid-19 vaccination signs used to guide people to centres across the country. The use of these signs allows a local authority to meet their duty under the Road Traffic Regulation Act (RTRA) 1984 and will bring a degree of national consistency, said […]
Green number plates on the roads for the first time
Green number plates will be seen on roads for the first time from today, Transport Minister Rachel Maclean has announced, as the Government prepares to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles as part of its commitment to reach net-zero by 2050. The introduction of the new plates on UK roads will raise awareness of the growing number […]
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 […]
Cimcon lighting and smart city technology further’s Suffolk’s Live Labs project
Suffolk County Council is set to install Cimcon’s NearSky smart city platform and smart lighting controls to transform the county’s public services, generate income, reduce roadway congestion and increase public safety, and security. The county is deploying 700 CIMCON intelligent sensors utilising both CIMCON’s LightingGale Central Management System (CMS) and NearSky 360 smart city platform […]
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 […]
Department of Transport seeks views on the ‘future of transport’ will look like in rural areas
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a call for evidence to find ways to boost rural transport connectvity. The Government is seeking views on how digital innovation in particular can help people to plan, book and pay for travel. It also wants to find out what peoples view are on ’21st-century transport’ including e-bikes […]
DfT publishes Connected Vehicle data research and issues six-point potential strategy
The Department for Transport has released the findings of a study into the value of data shared between vehicles and road authorities. The 38-page document also sets out a recommended action plan for delivery including developing a “talking traffic” service in the UK. This research, supported by Andy Graham of White Willow Consulting with Atkins […]