The US Department of Transportation (USDOT)’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office is offering a connected vehicle 101 workshop at ITS America’s 23rd Annual Meeting and Exposition on April 21, 2013, in Nashville, Tennessee. This three-hour workshop will describe the connected vehicle concept and provide the status of USDOT’s connected vehicle research program. The connected vehicle concept leverages the potentially transformative capabilities of wireless technology to enable communi
India-transportation platform Ola has announced it will bring its driver-partner approach to ride-sharing to Australia with the intention of providing an alternative mode of transport. It is now inviting private hire vehicle owners in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to learn more about driving and registering by visiting its website.
Founded in 2011, Ola has expanded through investing in partners and equipping them with tools, skills and incentives to provide a high-quality service. In addition, it has also
Highways England is trialling two electric powered roadworks vehicles with the aim of improving air quality along motorways and major A roads.
One vehicle is being used across the East Midlands and the other on a major scheme on the A14 in the east of England.
Martin Bolt, Highways England’s corporate group leader, operations directorate (Midlands) says: “We are actively exploring opportunities to improve air quality for those travelling on, or living near, our roads as well as reduce exposure for road wo
