Increased road safety as areas of Southend-on-Sea declare ‘twenty is plenty’
Safer, greener roads are set to be trialled in two areas across Southend-on-Sea as the council looks to keep residents safe, tackle speeding and reduce vehicle emissions. Reducing speed limits to 20mph in residential streets has a number of positive impacts, including increased safety for local residents, and can reduce vehicle emissions. The proposals for 20mph […]
Europe’s greenest city has free public transport and highways for bees
As cities around the world scramble to find greener modes of living, one European capital is already leading the way in the race for sustainability. Tallinn, the capital of Estonia and the most northerly of the Baltic cities, has implemented a number of drastic changes in order to achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2050. […]
French investment firm buys 40% stake in Egis
Caisse des Dépôts and Tikehau Capital have announced the completion of French investment firm Tikehau Capital’s acquisition of a 40% stake in Egis, the French mobility and construction engineering company. Egis says Tikehau Capital’s acquisition of a stake in the company marks a major step forward in the execution of the group’s strategic plan, which is […]
John Deere reveals fully autonomous tractor
Agricultural machinery maker John Deere has revealed a fully autonomous tractor that’s ready for large-scale production. The company announced the breakthrough during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, saying the machine combines Deere’s 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system, and new advanced technologies. The autonomous tractor will be available to farmers later this […]
WSP’s CAV research showcased at CES in Las Vegas
A research project led by WSP Future Mobility Consultant Lawrence Penn has been showcased by Innovate UK at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The CAV Road Scoring Index aims to create a methodology to assess the readiness of the road network for Connected and Automated Vehicles by assessing the quality of the […]
City of York to start two-year weed management programme on its highways
A report outlining how City of York Council proposes to manage weed treatment on the city’s highways, will be taken to a public meeting for approval next week. Like many other councils, York has used the herbicide, glyphosate as the basis for weed treatment for many years, primarily to control weeds on the highway network. […]
Tyne Tunnel appeals process criticised in parliament
The new free flow tolling solution at the Tyne Tunnel in Newcastle is facing criticism over inconsistencies with how appeals against fines are handled. Drivers are fined £60 for not paying the £1.90 fare, although they say it depends who you speak to as to whether your appeal is upheld. A petition calling for changes […]
Why safety cases are important for the trialling of CAM technology
With over 90% of road collision on roads being due to human error, it goes without saying that safety is one of the most important factors for enabling the development and deployment of Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) technologies and solutions. However, as these technologies emerge, two questions arise: how do we ensure that these […]
Galliford Try Highways business complete Glade of Light, the memorial to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena terror attack
The Glade of Light memorial to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena terror attack has been completed and opened to the public for the first time. The site was constructed by Galliford Try’s Highways business as part of its role in the wider Medieval Quarter regeneration. The centrepiece of The Glade of […]
