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John Thornton

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As seen in: Akabo media, CiTTi Magazine, Medium, Metro (UK), Holland Sentinel, PA Consulting, Automotive Testing Technology International, Engine Technology International, Tire Technology International, Robotics & Automation Magazine
Technical journalist specialising in city transport and traffic innovation, as well as robotics and automation technologies. Views my own or those I wish were!
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Oxford approves temporary £5 congestion charge

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By John Thornton
| CiTTi Magazine Verified
Oxfordshire County Council has approved a temporary congestion charge for cars at six locations across Oxford, with the scheme due to start later this autumn. The cabinet decision was taken on Wednesday 10 September, and the council says it aims to have the system operational by 10 November 2025.
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North Carolina Turnpike Authority launches 'world's first' production-ready V2X toll collection system

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By John Thornton
| CiTTi Magazine Verified
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) has partnered with Kapsch TrafficCom to deploy what it describes as the world’s first production-level tolling system based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology on the Triangle Expressway (NC-540) near Raleigh. The project moves connected-vehicle tolling beyond trials and into live operations by merging data from roadside legacy tolling with connected-vehicle messages into a single, billable transaction.
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Oxford adds free park-and-ride period and extra permits to temporary congestion charge proposal

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By John Thornton
| CiTTi Magazine Verified
Oxfordshire County Council has published changes to its proposed temporary congestion charge for Oxford ahead of key scrutiny and cabinet meetings, including an initial period of free park-and-ride journeys and additional free permit types. The update follows a six-week public consultation and will be considered by the Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 27 August, before a cabinet decision on 10 September. If approved, the scheme could start in autumn 2025.
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