West Midlands authorities issue joint road safety statement

City council leaders, the Mayor of West Midlands and the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner issued a joint statement on road safety. “The increasing number of serious incidents on the roads across the West Midlands requires emergency action. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Birmingham City Council’s Leadership and the Mayor of the West Midlands […]

Wolverhampton bus station “one of UK’s most accessible transport hubs”

Wolverhampton has become one of the UK’s most accessible bus stations after joining New York and Barcelona in testing the latest, inclusive technology. Transport for West Midlands has unveiled new smart codes at Wolverhampton Bus Station, giving passengers immediate access to wayfinding details and live travel information on their mobile phones. The six-month trial is […]

Swarco’s MyCity helps drive traffic management changes in Wolverhampton

Traffic management in the city of Wolverhampton is set to be improved thanks to a collaboration between Wolverhampton City Council and SWARCO Traffic, the traffic technology specialist. Swarco’s MyCity system, a modular platform that enables the council to monitor pollution levels, journey times and vehicle counts, has helped to streamline the city’s traffic management. The […]

Wolverhampton highways getting technology upgrade

Nearly 28,000 street lights are to be converted to LED while new VMS signs and 5G-enabled speed cameras will be installed in a major upgrade of transport in Wolverhampton. The Birmingham Mail reports that the move is part of a series of low-carbon projects aimed at saving costs and improving facilities in the city using […]