Highways England make progress with switch to lower carbon asphalts
Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as standard across its supply chain as part of a drive toward net zero carbon emissions. The Government-owned company has been using the material since 2015 and a collaborative programme with the supply chain and extensive research now means it can be used freely across […]
Consultation launched into air quality plans near Nottingham
The Rushcliffe area of Nottinghamshire, to the south and east of Nottingham City Centre is asking residents for their views on an Air Quality Action Plan. It includes asking for feedback on plans around the Trent Bridge and Stragglethorpe Road junctions, which have had emissions monitored for years and is now below the threshold for […]
Google Maps upgrades its iOS functionality
Google Maps is increasing its functionality to offer more location-based services and a better user experience for iPhone users. Its live traffic conditions are now available from the home screen, meaning that people can be alerted to nearby problems before they start their journeys without needing to start the app, and change plans accordingly. Another […]
Start-up using parking data to help plan a smart city
The new CEO of an American parking company is aiming to use data on car park use to help plan smart cities. Atlanta-based ParkMobile CEO Jeff Perkins is planning to make the company use its data to help cities manage mobility options, both in terms of parking and other transport. BizJournals.com reports how parking data […]
EV car batteries and other new tech gets £91 million funding as part of plans to develop green automotive technology
Electric car batteries with range similar to internal combustion engines and which can charge in as little as 12 minutes are among projects awarded over £91 million of government and industry funding as part of plans to to develop the latest green automotive technology. Four projects have been awarded funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre […]
ITS America names new CEO
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America have promoted Laura Chace to be the new President and CEO of the organisation, replacing Shailen Bhatt who’s leaving to take up an executive position at AECOM. Chace, who currently serves as the association’s Chief Operating Officer, has been with ITS America since 2015, and brings 15 years of […]
Hammersmith & Fulham Council moves ahead with new £6m stabilisation plan for Hammersmith Bridge
Hammersmith & Fulham Council has approved an innovative new £6 million plan to stabilise Hammersmith Bridge at significantly below the original expected cost with works completing in under a year. The council’s specialist engineers Mott MacDonald devised the alternative stabilisation plan which will bring savings of £24m and has now been chosen to replace the […]
Several major contractors win places on TfL’s Surface Transport Infrastructure Construction Framework
Kier, Eurovia, Tarmac and FM Conway are among the winners on Transport for London’s Surface Transport Infrastructure Construction Framework. Costain and VolkerFitzpatrick also feature on the framework which will mainly cover highway work but also possibly other surface related assets in London as well. Transport for London’s bid process meant that the companies with the […]
