Waymo publishes data suggesting its robotaxis are almost four times safer than humans
According to its new safety data hub, Waymo robotaxis have now completed around 22 million miles of autonomous driving rides. In Phoenix and San Francisco, where 21 million of those miles were driven autonomously, injury-reported-crash rates are almost four times lower than with human drivers. Waymo is the first robotaxi service that offers transparent data […]
20mph Zones: Oxfordshire passes the 200 mark
More than 200 requests to reduce speed limits to 20mph in towns and villages have now been approved in Oxfordshire. A total of 25 applications were given the go-ahead by Oxfordshire County Council, including ones in the towns of Banbury, Thame and Wallingford. It takes the total number of approved 20mph schemes in the county […]
Drive-buy: New Ford in-car system ‘could’ listen to your conversations to tailor ads
Ford has patented a system that would use several different sources of information to customize bespoke advertising content to play in your car. This as-yet hypothetical system would use various information streams to determine what sort of ads to serve up, such as the voice commands you’ve given to the car. It could also identify your […]
Strictly Highways 2024 agenda announced
LCRIG have unveiled the highly anticipated agenda for next month’s Strictly Highways conference. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from a diverse lineup of esteemed speakers, including representatives from local authorities, national government and the wider sector. The discussions will focus on topics such as collaboration, innovation, skills and decarbonization, all aligned with LCRIG’s […]
WSP ‘establishing collaborative pathways to deliver the benefits of data-driven systems’
WSP has published a White Paper on the Digitalization of Road Transport Infrastructure, at a time when the boundaries between vehicles, roads, communication networks and the users themselves are blurring, creating a dynamic, evolving ecosystem. Vehicles and infrastructure no longer function as separate entities and the synergy between technology, infrastructure and users will continue to […]
A10 speed cameras: “We’ll see if we can find the funding,” says TfL
Renewed calls for action to tackle speeding along the A10 in North London have been made, following the death of a young woman in Edmonton in January. TfL Commissioner Andy Lord has now pledged to “see if we can find the funding” for more speed cameras on the busy highway. The issue was raised last year […]
Oxfordshire: School streets programme to install ANPR cameras
Five primary schools in Oxford and Didcot will have their school streets programme supported by the use of ANPR cameras. The decision was made at an Oxfordshire County Council cabinet member meeting on 5 September 2024. The schools have been trialling the school streets concept, which involves timed road closures with volunteers operating pop-up gates […]
SYSTRA appoints Riona Ainge as Sustainability Lead
Riona Ainge has been appointed as SYSTRA’s first Sustainability Lead to help drive forward it’s work on supporting the environment and enhancing social value. The new role has been created to support SYSTRA to deliver the four key pillars within its sustainability mission; social purpose, climate action, responsible business and environmental stewardship; and Riona starts in position […]
Government to commission research into headlight glare
Following the news that the new Labour Government is set to go ahead with commissioning research into the growing issue of headlight glare, RAC road safety spokesman Rod Dennis said: “We are delighted to see a commitment from the new Government that independent research into the issue of dazzling headlights is being commissioned, especially with […]
Transport Secretary sets the wheels in motion on ‘biggest overhaul to buses in a generation’
A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services has been unveiled today (9 September 2024) by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the first stop on the journey to better buses. Legislation is being laid before Parliament today which gives all local transport authorities across England new powers to […]
