JCT exhibitors look forward to Traffic Signals Symposium in video previews

With the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium 2022 beginning in 11 days’ time in Nottingham, exhibitors have spoken about their excitement for the event in a series of videos recorded to give a flavour of the event. Clearview Intelligence, TRL, Smart Video and Sensing, PTV, SRL and Messagemaker Displays have contributed in short explanations about […]

Revamped £8.3m Toneway junction in Somerset now operational

This week saw the reopening of Bridgwater Road in Taunton as the new Creech Castle/Toneway junction became operational. The multi-million-pound revamp of this crucial intersection is being delivered on time and on budget and will see improved traffic flow through the County Town’s main transport artery as well as vastly improved access for cyclists and […]

£5.6 million road safety boost for two Derbyshire roads

Two of Derbyshire’s roads that were ranked in the top 50 of the highest risk roads in England are to benefit from a £5.6 million of government grant from the Safer Roads Fund. Derbyshire councillors will review plans to undertake public consultation about the proposed safety improvements for the A5004 Long Hill Buxton to Whaley […]

Aggregate Industries launch new reduced-carbon asphalt that is 100% recyclable

Aggregate Industries has announced the launch of a reduced-carbon asphalt that is 100% recyclable and ideal for the construction, repair, and maintenance of new or existing highways. Foamix, according to the company, offers a ‘truly sustainable’ solution for base and binder course layers, and is suitable for use in highways, footways, and haunching works. Containing […]

Moove and Uber planning to deploy thousands of EVs in London

African startup Moove has launched a 100% electric vehicle rent-to-buy business providing drivers with access to brand new, zero-emissions vehicles for a flat weekly fee. The company is offering these vehicles as a partner on Uber’s platform in London with plans to scale to up to 10,000 vehicles by the end of 2025, which it […]

TomTom wins Hyundai sat nav contract

Geolocation technology company TomTom has announced that its maps and real-time traffic data have been chosen by Hyundai Motor Group to support its entire vehicle lineup in Europe. All Hyundai and Kia customers in Europe will now get to use TomTom’s maps supporting their vehicles’ in-dash navigation and level-two automated driving features. Genesis, HMG’s premium […]

ITS (UK) and automotive electronics technology trade body sign MoU

The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association, ITS (UK), and the Automotive Electronic Systems Innovation Network, AESIN, have signed an agreement to work closely together on the promotion of transport technology solutions. The Memorandum of Association between ITS (UK) and AESIN intends to “form a forum for bilateral cooperation in Intelligent Transportation Systems to support […]

Go-Ahead launch new Voltra electric buses in the North East

Go-Ahead’s largest electric bus operator has celebrated the addition of nine Voltra electric buses to expand its fully electric bus fleet in the North East region. The buses are the result of a £2 million investment with top-up funding from the Government’s Ultra-Low Emission Bus Fund. Go-North East’s zero-emission buses will help to improve air […]

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