Council wins cash to develop app to cut traffic congestion

Derbyshire County Council has been awarded £237,500 by the Government to develop an app with the aim of cutting traffic congestion.

The Council will use the money to develop an early warning system for congestion enabling drivers to communicate with one another and avoid traffic.

It is one of 19 councils across the UK to share some £4m to develop apps designed to cut traffic jams.

Roads Minister Andrew Jones, said: “I congratulate today’s winners for coming up with cutting-edge, innovative ideas that will transform journeys for passengers and motorists across the country.

“Technology is rapidly evolving and this important work shows that if we get it right, it can cut congestion, speed up journeys, clean up the environment, and improve accessibility.”

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