Latest news with #M11
Time Out
17-07-2025
- Time Out
New digital MTA screens will make your NYC bus journey way easier
Waiting for the bus just got less of a guessing game, at least if you're on the Upper West Side or in Queensborough Hill. The MTA and NYC Department of Transportation have rolled out slick new digital screens that display real-time arrival info right at the bus stop. That's right: No phone, no app, no spinning wheel of death while you wait for the M11. The touch-screen devices were installed at four locations citywide on June 25 as part of a year-long pilot program aimed at making bus travel smarter and less stressful. On the Upper West Side, you'll find them at West 80th Street and Columbus Avenue and again between 74th and 75th on Columbus. In Queens, two additional screens are being tested in the low-key but lovely neighborhood of Queensborough Hill. The signs, created by Urban Solar, are battery-powered and pole-mounted. They show accurate, minute-by-minute wait times for upcoming buses—in this case, lines like the M7, M11 and crosstown M79. They're part of the 2024 Transit Tech Lab Challenge and represent a next-gen upgrade from the audio-based real-time updates currently available at more than 500 city bus stops. 'Providing bus riders with real-time information on bus time arrival is a powerful tool that will help New Yorkers to better manage their commutes,' a DOT spokesperson said in a statement. Translation: You'll know exactly when to hustle or grab a coffee instead. Two different screen types are being tested and the DOT is actively collecting rider feedback via user surveys over the next 12 months. Depending on how riders respond (and whether the tech holds up in winter), we may see more of these digital helpers across all boroughs in the future. So next time you're standing on a steamy corner wondering if the M79 is ghosting you again, just look up—you might be standing next to your new favorite screen.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- BBC News
M11 closed near Stansted airport after vehicle fire
A vehicle fire and spillage has closed part of a major motorway in on the M11 southbound was held up between junction 9 for Great Chesterford and junction 8 for London Stansted crews were at the scene.A National Highways spokesperson said delays could be up to 60 minutes on approach and anyone travelling to the airport should allow extra journey time. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Driver caught on the M11 doing 105mph with child, 9, on board
A motorist was stopped by police after being caught driving at 105mph (about 170km/h) with a nine-year-old in the back seat. Essex Police said the driver was one of three caught at speeds of more than 100mph on the M11 on motorist's insurance had expired an hour before being other two drivers were clocked at 108mph and 106mph. One of them was driving while disqualified and their vehicle was a separate incident, a taxi carrying passengers was stopped for "middle lane hogging", which police said created unnecessary hazards for other patrols were carried out during wet Will Willsher said: "I'd encourage every driver to always observe speed limits, especially in poor weather conditions."Driving at excessive speeds reduces reaction time, increases stopping distances and increases the severity of collisions, often resulting in serious injury or death." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Plans for 240 homes in Elsenham thrown out over noise concerns
A housing development has been blocked following concerns it will be too noisy for residents.A developer had hoped to build 240 homes on land north of Elsenham, Essex, between the M11 and railway officer Chris Tyler told an Uttlesford District Council meeting on Wednesday that sound assessments "advised a number of windows would need to remain closed to provide appropriate internal noise levels".A previous plan for 220 homes was refused in 2019 and dismissed at appeal in 2021, with the planning inspector also raising noise concerns. Mr Tyler said levels in many proposed gardens would exceed the upper guideline of 55 decibels, and it would likely be the same in any public open Mott, chairman of Elsenham Parish Council, also objected to the on behalf of Elsenham, Henham and Ugley Parish Councils, he said: "The three parish councils and several officers are united in opposing this application, regardless of any supposed benefits. "You cannot get away from the noise, it's unremitting, unrelenting and inescapable, well except perhaps on Christmas Day."The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the council raised additional concerns about protected species being potentially affected, as well as financial contributions. This article was written by a trusted journalist and then edited for length and style with the help of AI, before being checked again by a BBC Journalist. It's part of a pilot. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- BBC News
M11 driver died when lorry 'breached' central barrier in Essex
A man was killed when a lorry "breached the central reservation" on a motorway and struck his vehicle, an inquest Cusack suffered fatal head injuries in the collision on the M11 in Essex, the coroner's court was happened as the 21-year-old, from Loughton, was driving near Great Hallingbury, south of London Stansted Airport, at about 14:30 BST on 16 lorry driver, 57, was arrested on suspicion of causing both Mr Cusack's death and seriously injuring another man by dangerous driving. He was later released on Highways previously said the HGV "overturned" in what became a three-vehicle shut the M11 in both directions for 12 hours between the airport and Harlow as crews repaired damage to the second man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after the BBC asked Essex Police to provide an update on his condition. Opening an inquest into Mr Cusack's death, area coroner Michelle Brown said: "He was travelling southbound on the M11 when a vehicle on the northbound track breached the central reservation and struck his vehicle."He sustained significant injuries and his death was sadly confirmed by a paramedic at 15:06."Ms Brown adjourned the inquest while police continued their investigation into the lorry have appealed for anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
