Worth a Read - July 2019
Internet of things technology will connect highways, street lights and vehicles
Cars have gotten smart. Can roads catch up?
Mayor sets out plans for London’s electric vehicle future
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has set out his plans for a major expansion of London’s electric vehicle-charging network to ensure the capital continues to be one of the world’s leading zero-emission cities.
To tackle the twin dangers of London’s toxic air crisis and the climate change emergency, the Mayor has brought together the public and private sector to deliver the electric vehicle infrastructure Londoners need. This includes commitments by businesses and retailers to transform EV charging provision in London over the coming years.
This is how Singapore is inspiring cities to solve their traffic problems
One common factor impacting congestion in Paris, London, Rome, Milan or Barcelona is their age. Some roads predate the advent of cars, which increases complexity of road network operations.
At the same time, cities in Europe tend to be most progressive when it comes to reducing and relocating road space to make room for other types of transportation.
Train and bus ticketing via phones and plastic to be tested in regional Queensland
Paying for trains and buses with mobile phones and credit cards in a system being used in London and trialled in New York, is set to be rolled out in regional Queensland later this year.
The new system allows train, bus and ferry rides to be paid for with the swipe of a credit or debit card, smartphone wallet or smartwatch, and has been implemented by transport giant Cubic in London, Vancouver, Chicago and Sydney.
Queensland jobs boosted by record roads and transport investment
More than 21,500 Queensland jobs will be supported by a record $23 billion investment in roads and transport infrastructure over the next four years.
On-demand bus service launched for new Sydney metro
Bus operator Busways has launched an on-demand app as a new way to connect passengers with the recently opened Sydney Metro and conventional rail services, it’s reported recently.
VicRoads to implement new road safety features
VicRoads is implementing a range of road safety features in communities around Victoria to increase safety for all road users.
Upgrades at intersections, high risk road areas and community gateways are being rolled out across the state to help prevent the most common types of crashes including head on and run-off-road crashes.