The UK’s key place in European ITS on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! “You will not find me in legacy industries where everything stays the same – otherwise, I would be boring,” explains the new CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe on this week’s Highways Voices. Joost Vantomme explains his passion for taking on […]
Main works for Belfast Transport Hub to start
The main works for the Northern Ireland Belfast Transport Hub are set to start this month. Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has announced that the main works on the NI Executive Flagship Belfast Transport Hub project are set to commence. The enabling works, delivered by GRAHAM, are nearing completion, the railway system works, delivered by Babcock, […]
Traffic Group Signals strengthens operations team with new appointments
Cheltenham based Traffic Group Signals has added to its head office operations team with the appointments of Craige Goodson as Commercial Manager for the South West and Bradley Warren as Content Marketing Executive. In his role of Commercial Manager, Mr Goodson (pictured right) will be responsible for driving forward the new and innovative traffic management […]
Thatcham finds FIAT Ducato secures world-first Platinum Commercial Van Safety Rating, but crucial safety equipment still remains inadequate on LCVs
The world’s only Commercial Van Safety Rating programme, administered by vehicle safety experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research, has awarded Fiat’s Ducato model a Platinum rating – marking the first time a manufacturer has ever received the highest accolade available. The independent rating programme was first introduced in 2021 amid growing concerns for the […]
Bury and Salford get £5.4 million boost for cycling and walking schemes
Two cycling and walking schemes in Bury and Salford will share from £5.4 million of funding from the Mayor’s Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund (MCF), allowing both schemes to now move forward to delivery. The Salford Chapel Street East scheme has received over £4.1 million to transform a section of Chapel Street into an attractive […]
National Highways replaces bridge on A45
A new bridge spanning almost 50 metres across the A45 near Coventry has opened up for the first time after the original, outdated structure was removed. National Highways says the steel bridge, across the A45 westbound entry slip at the A45/A46 Festival Interchange, is safer for pedestrians and cyclists and provides better access for people […]
Irish Government announces €597 million for regional and local roads
The Irish Government has announced details of a €597 million investment programme for 2022 for regional and local roads. Overall funding will increase by over 4% this year. The funding package will allow approximately 3,100kms of roads to be maintained and 2,550kms to be strengthened. Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, said: “The main priority in […]
Greentech firm SulNOx reveals plans to clean up motorsport
Greentech company SulNOx Group PLC has revealed its plans to make classic motorsport greener, as it partners with the Legends Cars National Championship for the 2022 season. All cars lining up on the grid for the Legends series, which kicks off in April at Oulton Park in Cheshire, will use SulNOx fuel conditioners to reduce […]
