Off the SCALE: Autonomous shuttle service launch sparks questions
A new autonomous shuttle service is operating in the West Midlands – and the news has been met with curiosity and some questions from local residents. The cube-like buses of the SCALE project will run a 7km route to major venues like the NEC, the bp pulse LIVE Arena and Birmingham International Rail station, which links to Birmingham […]
Installation of Jenoptik average speed cameras continues in Salford and Solihull
New average speed cameras are being installed in Salford and Solihull as part of an ongoing effort to make the roads safer. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is working in partnership with Salford to replace the existing speed cameras on A6 Broad Street and on the A580 East Lancashire Road between Moorside Road and Worsley Road […]
A34: Smart sensor trial to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians begins
Transport for West Midlands and Solihull Council are trialling smart sensor technology on the A34 in Solihull with the aim of making busy crossings safer for cyclists and pedestrians. The innovative technology from VivaCity has been installed at a toucan crossing near Blythe Valley on Stratford Road. The sensors detect cyclists 20-30m away from the […]
Solihull Council seeks views on A452 Chester Road Improvement Scheme
Solihull residents and commuters are being invited to share their views on a new multi-modal improvement scheme being developed to tackle congestion and reduce journey times along a key section of the A452 (Chester Road). The proposed scheme will aim to improve the highway capacity between the roundabouts with Moorend Avenue and Coleshill Heath Road […]
Funding secured for exciting Solihull automated transport project
Solihull Council has successfully secured £300,000 to explore how a new automated transport link between Blythe Valley Business Park, near Shirley, and the new HS2 rail station in Solihull could operate in the future. The desk-based feasibility study will consider all aspects of the technology required in order to provide a safe and reliable automated […]
‘Solihull Connected’ – Council seeks views on its refreshed transport strategy
Solihull Council has launched a six-week consultation on a refreshed version of its borough-wide transport strategy and accompanying delivery plan, known as ‘Solihull Connected 2023’. This updated strategy repositions the Council’s approach to transport over the next decade, setting out its vision for a multi-modal transport system that accesses all parts of the borough, supports […]
Solihull’s new active travel route shortlisted for national award
A new segregated route into Solihull town centre which protects pedestrians, joggers and cyclists has been shortlisted for a national award. The 3km Active Travel route along the A34 to Solihull town centre, incorporating Blossomfield Road, uses Department for Transport funding which was made available in response to the reduction in car use during the […]
£98m for Solihull’s transport network
More than £98 million has been provided to help improve Solihull’s transport network. The works including highway improvements linked to the HS2 interchange, new cycle routes into Solihull town centre, and plans to redevelop Solihull Station will be funded by the West Midlands City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS). The CRSTS, which is overseen by […]
Driverless shuttles introduced at Birmingham Airport
A self-driving shuttle is being introduced on roads around Birmingham Airport, transporting passengers and testing how Connected Autonomous Vehicles might be integrated into the area’s transport network in the future. Last year, Solihull Council became the first local authority in the country to purchase its own fully electric autonomous shuttle using a grant from the […]
