Unprecedented response to Plan for Drivers traffic signals funding challenge process
The Transport Technology Forum has revealed that more than 97% of authorities who could apply for a share of £40 million of new money to make traffic signals more efficient put in a bid for funding. As part of the Department for Transport’s Plan for Drivers, announced by Secretary of State Mark Harper last October, […]
Authorities reminded “the clock is ticking” on DfT signals funding applications
The manager of the Transport Technology Forum is urging local authorities to make sure they get their applications for a share of £70 million of new money to make traffic signals more efficient, with the deadline to bid just one week away. As part of the Department for Transport’s Plan for Drivers, funding is available […]
Mott MacDonald says it’s focussed on the future after DfT reappointment
Mott MacDonald has been re-appointed by UK’s Department for Transport as its Futures and Foresight Support Advisor. Mott MacDonald will continue helping the DfT embed ‘futures thinking’ into its decision-making processes. ‘Futures thinking’ is an approach that supports decision making at the strategic planning stage of projects. Projects commissioned will make use of the GO-Science Futures […]
TRL webinar supporting authorities’ Green Light Fund applications online
With the deadline for English Local Authorities outside of London to submit applications for the Green Light Fund only ten days away, TRL Software has published the video of a webinar helping authorities write bids to get a slice of the £20 million pot. The 30-minute event featured TRL Software’s Chief Scientist Chris Kettell and Account Director Paul May, […]
TTF publishes proposals to use technology to improve kerbside management
Managing the kerbside may not always get the attention it deserves but it is an essential part of a digital road network. A new report has been published into how digitalisation could improve management and data integration of the kerbside. The research pre-dates the Government’s announcement to provide the full National Parking Platform – which […]
Road condition “broadly stable” since 2016 – report
The condition of local roads continues to be broadly stable since 2016, particularly for classified roads. In 2023, the proportion of roads that should have been considered for maintenance is largely unchanged from the previous year. Local authorities reported the proportion of: The chart shows the trend in the percentage of local roads that should […]
New £2m competition launched to help decarbonise local transport
A new £2 million competition is launching today (16 November) aimed at encouraging businesses and local authorities to work together to develop and trial transport schemes that cut emissions in the long term. The Transport Decarbonisation Demonstrators programme, funded by the Department for Transport, also aims to help grow local economies by supporting businesses to […]
DfT writing to Local Authority Chief Officers and Signals Managers about £70m funding
The next phase of the process to distribute £70 million of new money to Local Authorities to make traffic signals more efficient is underway, with letters and guidance outlining the application process sent to council Chief Officers across England. As part of the Department for Transport’s Plan for Drivers, the money is being spent on […]
ITS UK announces export study launch
ITS UK has announced the launch of a new report, developed in partnership with the Department for Transport, highlighting the key overseas markets for UK companies delivering transport technology solutions. The report builds on a survey of more than 100 businesses to examine the export potential of the sector and how industry and Government can […]
TTF supporting local authorities in deploying the National Parking Platform
The Transport Technology Forum is offering local authorities further help and expertise to take advantage of the Government’s National Parking Platform, which will simplify how motorists pay for parking across the country. In launching the Department for Transport’s Plan for Drivers, the Transport Secretary Mark Harper confirmed the nationwide roll-out of the NPP pilot, which […]
