Innovative software set to make narrow country lanes safer and less stressful for all
In March 2022, the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Trustees announced the joint winners of the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund 150 Competition. One of the Competition winners, Eloy, is building a service that could solve a problem long faced by rural road users and eventually be scaled across the network. Nine months on, the Trustees are […]
TTF supports local authorities with beginners’ guide to EV charging roll-out
The Transport Technology Forum’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Charging Working Group, with the support of the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), has delivered a simple starter guide aimed at helping local authorities understand the challenges around delivering on-street charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs). The eight-page document is designed to give authorities an idea of […]
Clearview announces video analytics solution
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has announced it’s launching a new video analytics software platform to deliver comprehensive count and classification services from a standard CCTV image. Speaking at the Transport Technology Forum Autumn Update meeting in Manchester, the company’s Head of Urban and Rural, Pete Cattell (pictured) showed an example of the […]
Digital Local Roads report to be discussed at ADEPT conference
Delegates at the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport autumn conference in Leeds next week will get a chance to hear more about and discuss ideas for better using technology on local roads, as the Digital Local Roads report is discussed. Digital Roads is a broad concept encompassing increased use of information […]
Here-and-now connected vehicle solutions explained in new TTF video
Following on from its successful demonstration day at the UTAC Proving Ground in Millbrook, Bedfordshire last month, the Transport Technology Forum’s SPATULA group has released a video explaining the new services users saw in live use. The video shows a range of services that use existing cellular communications to deliver in-vehicle signage, safety solutions, real-time […]
New report sets out the digital step change coming to local roads
A group of leading transport technology experts from across the private and public sector is calling for wider recognition of the need for Digital Roads to become “business as usual” for local authority road networks, so that local authorities can benefit from the opportunities that Digital Roads will bring. Digital Roads is a broad concept […]
TTF to speak at Transport + Energy Forum
Paula Claytonsmith, policy support advisor to the DfT and Innovate UK funded Transport Technology Forum (TTF), will deliver an update at the Transport + Energy Forum – an event which will bring together key stakeholder groups to discuss the actions that need to be taken to reach net zero. Paula – who is also Director, […]
Here-and-now connected vehicle solutions demonstrated in major TTF event
The Transport Technology Forum’s Connected Vehicle working group has shown off a range of connected vehicle services that can make roads cleaner, safer and more efficient. The SPATULA event at the UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire featured demonstrations of existing connected solutions that could be used on the highway. These consisted of services that […]
British SMEs get a helping hand to showcase their expertise at Los Angeles ITS Congress
Small and medium enterprises will get a high-profile platform at the huge Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Los Angeles next month thanks to a unique partnership of leading supporters of UK transport technology. The British Pavilion, hosted by Innovate UK and the Department of International Trade in the US is being supported by the […]
£15 million Traffic Signals Challenge Funding already improving journeys
Travellers across England are enjoying more efficient and greener journeys thanks to a range of improvements to traffic signals funded by a grant from the Department for Transport. 39 authorities have received either £250,000 or £500,000 in extra maintenance allocation, improving traffic signals to tackle road user safety, air pollution and congestion. For example, in […]