Smarter transport relies on better communications both with travellers and between transport providers. Andrew Williams reports. Inrix’s prediction that the cost of traffic congestion will rise by 63% to £21bn per year by 2030 clearly illustrates that, in addition to the ongoing inconvenience and inefficiency, ongoing gridlock is a significant drain on the economy. It is against this backdrop that a Cisco-led consortium has launched CitySpire, a smart transport programme that uses location-based services a
Smarter transport relies on better communications both with travellers and between transport providers. Andrew Williams reports. Inrix’s prediction that the cost of traffic congestion will rise by 63% to £21bn per year by 2030 clearly illustrates that, in addition to the ongoing inconvenience and inefficiency, ongoing gridlock is a significant drain on the economy. It is against this backdrop that a Cisco-led consortium has launched CitySpire, a smart transport programme that uses location-based services a
Canadian traffic management company International Road Dynamics (IRD) has announced that Randy Hanson has replaced president and CEO Terry Bergan, who has retired from the company.
The firm says the transition is part of a planned leadership succession process. Hanson has been IRD's chief operating officer and executive vice president since 2000.
Swiss power and automation company Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) has deployed 30 fast-charging stations to Zurich to support the city’s transition to sustainable mobility.
The Terra 54 stations will be implemented in central, publicly-accessible locations in the city and surrounding areas.
ABB says the solution is suitable for charging electric cars, buses and trucks quickly to add range of 100-300km.
