UK roadside infrastructure to be mapped in new OS project
The UK’s national mapping body, the Ordnance Survey (OS), has partnered with Intel subsidiary Mobileye to map the UK’s roadside infrastructure. The ambitious project, which...
EU road network audit to be conducted
The European Court of Auditors has announced it is conducting an audit into the European Commission’s support for construction and maintenance of roads across...
Self-driving trucks to speed up UK roadworks
Highways England is set to begin a trial of self-driving trucks to accelerate and streamline the process of road repairs in the UK. The autonomous...
UK rail smart ticketing scheme introduced
The UK’s major railway stations are set to introduce smart ticketing systems, allowing passengers to store tickets on their phones, in printable emails and...
Smart highway lighting infrastructure: creating landscapes of the future
Smart lighting is an important aspect in developing the infrastructure of the future. Government Europa spoke to leading designer Daan Roosegaarde about his Smart...
EU urban mobility audit to analyse Member States’ support
The European Court of Auditors has announced it will conduct an audit of EU policies aimed at improving mobility in cities. Auditors will visit cities...
UK Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter tops 100 signatures
The UK’s new Minister for Aviation, Baroness Vere, has welcomed the progress made by UK aviation and aerospace companies on gender diversity. In her inaugural...
UK rail decarbonisation: £1 million awarded to sustainable solutions
The UK’s Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has awarded £1 million (€1.15 million) to the six winners of its rail emissions reduction initiative. The...
CO2 emissions from trucks limited by new EU rules
The European Parliament has approved its first ever regulation specifically governing levels of emissions from trucks and lorries. Heavy duty vehicles such as lorries and...
Bus hybrid retrofit to reduce emissions – Brunel University
Vulcanaer is a novel retrofit and OEM regenerative hybrid engine system for diesel buses and trucks, developed at Brunel University London. Vulcanaer is a simple,...
