NEWS THIS WEEK: Neuron launches e-scooters in Brampton, Stagecoach to launch UK’s first autonomous bus fleet & Dubai’s RTA improves pedestrian safety

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Neuron Mobility launches e-scooters in City of Brampton, Canada

Neuron Mobility has announced that it has been selected by the City of Brampton to participate in the Greater Toronto Area’s first shared e-scooter programme. As of 3 April 2023, the company has rolled out an initial fleet of 250 safety-first e-scooters. Read more.

Stagecoach to launch UK’s first autonomous bus fleet in May 2023

Stagecoach has announced that it has successfully registered the bus service that its fleet of five autonomous vehicles will be operating in East Scotland from 15 May 2023. Read more.

Dubai’s RTA launches second phase of Smart Pedestrian Signals project

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has commenced the second phase of its Smart Pedestrian Signals project expansion in the emirate, incorporating 10 new sites, which will increase the total number of locations of the Smart Pedestrian Signal locations to 28 by 2024. Read more.

TfL’s first Cargo Bike Action Plan to help reduce transport sector’s carbon emissions

Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new plan to work with boroughs, businesses and the freight and servicing industry to transform how deliveries and servicing trips are made in the capital by promoting the growth of cargo bikes. The safe, clean and efficient functioning of freight in London is vitally important to the economy and a healthier and more sustainable city for all Londoners. Read more.

USDOT awards $21.15 million to improve access to federal funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced funding through the Thriving Communities Program to help 64 communities across the country have a fair opportunity to access funding opportunities provided by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Read more.

EDITOR'S PICKS

The people behind the wheel: Rupa Nandy’s story, UITP India

For the latest instalment of Intelligent Transport’s exclusive ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Rupa Nandy, Head of UITP India, discusses some of the key projects that she has worked on over the course of her career in the transport industry and shares her hopes to see public transportation become the preferred mode of travel in India and beyond. Read more.

Addressing the environmental impact of ticketing

For the second instalment in an online-exclusive series published in partnership with Calypso Networks Association (CNA), Philippe Vappereau, General Manager at CNA, discusses the role that ticketing can play in addressing key environmental concerns and promoting sustainable practices in the transport industry, as well as why it is crucial for the sector to adapt and take action towards a more sustainable future, as the world becomes more aware of the impact of climate change. Read more.

ISSUE 1

Intelligent Transport Issue 1 2023

In the first 2023 issue of Intelligent Transport, we feature exclusive content from leading industry experts and thought leaders discussing: building transit systems around people; returning cities to their rightful owners; connecting people through accessible, equitable and inclusive mobility; and plenty more.

In-Depth Focus: Workforce Diversity & Inclusivity

The Workforce Diversity & Inclusivity In-Depth Focus in Intelligent Transport Issue 1 2023 features articles from Go South West, Keolis North America and Govia Thameslink Railway discussing the importance of creating an environment where all colleagues can fulfil their potential and feel welcomed, valued and free to be their authentic selves, as well as why DEI efforts must go beyond focusing only on closing the gender gap by also considering a range of other important factors, too. Read more.

• In-Depth Focus: Ticketing & Payments
• In-Depth Focus: Passenger Experience