DfT spending £2 million funding innovative transport tech including apps to assist disabled passengers
Better use of eCall technology, personalised navigation apps for disabled passengers and robots for freight at ports are among 67 transport technology projects being developed and tested through new funding. Technology Minister Jesse Norman has announced 67 innovative projects developing transport technology which are receiving a share of £1.96 million in funding as part of […]
Longer lorries being allowed on British roads
The Government has announced longer lorries will be introduced to roads, which it says delivers on the “priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support supply chains”. Legislation will be laid today to roll out the vehicles on British roads from 31 May. The longer lorries will be able to transport consumer […]
Cycling levels down a quarter on lockdown peak
New figures released by the Department for Transport suggest that cycling levels in England are down on their peak levels seen in March 2021, but that they are still far above 2013 levels. In March 2021, cycling levels peaked during the coronavirus pandemic with an increase of 63% since December 2013. COVID-19 restrictions were still […]
TTF hears how transport technology industry looking to maximise the benefits of AI
The government is working hard to improve its understanding of Artificial Intelligence in transport, its potential and its dangers, as it looks to work out how to best use the technology. Giving the keynote address at the Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds, the Department for Transport’s Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser, Dr Annette Pass talked […]
Manual for Smart Streets launched at TTF Conference
A new guide to provide guidance to support local authorities in implementing technology that supports traffic management and the operation of streets has been launched at the Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds. The Manual for Smart Streets – produced by the TTF and Connected Places Catapult includes use cases on how traffic signals will […]
AIA questions safer roads fund investment
The Asphalt Industry Alliance has called last week’s Department for Transport’s announcement that it’s spending £47.5 million in enhancing the safety of some of the most high-risk roads in England as “woefully behind what’s needed. Through the third round of the Safer Roads Fund, 27 new schemes will be delivered, which the government says will […]
Nearly £50 million being spent on road safety improvements
The Department for Transport’s announced it’s spending £47.5 million in enhancing the safety of some of the most high-risk roads in England. Through the third round of the Safer Roads Fund, 27 new schemes will be delivered, which the government says will benefit road users around the country by driving forward safety improvements such as […]
£2 bus cap extended
The Government’s announced it’s spending another £75 million to extend the bus fare cap, meaning passengers can save on single bus tickets. Extended from1 April until the end of June, the offer will apply to more than 5,000 routes in England from over 140 operators. With the average single local bus ticket costing £2.80, passengers […]
Government announces new pothole rules for utility companies
The Government is introducing new rules clamping down on utility companies who leave potholes behind after carrying out street works. From tomorrow (1 April) new regulations will come into force for a performance-based inspection regime to ensure utility companies resurface roads to the best possible standard after street works, potentially preventing thousands of potholes from […]
DfT issues guidance on local authorities’ data sharing
The Department for Transport has issued guidance for local authorities in England on opening up and sharing transport data, explaining why and how this should be done so that data can be used by others. The advice includes a simple introduction to the basics of sharing data, data sharing case studies, advice on a range […]
