Transport Scotland picks debris shelter as long-term Rest and Be Thankful solution
Transport Scotland has decided the construction of a debris flow shelter is the preferred option for the long-term solution to address long-term challenges at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. It says he selection of the preferred option follows design and assessment work on five options through the Glen Croe valley. The road has been […]
Parkopedia partners with Valtech Mobility to provide end-to-end parking, charging and in-car commerce solutions
Connected Car services provider Parkopedia and Valtech Mobility, a supplier of connected services, have partnered to provide vehicle-centric digital services to drivers. They say the deal combines Parkopedia’s extensive parking, charging and payment processing expertise with Valtech Mobility’s app creation, integration and backend development experience. This agreement sees Parkopedia and Valtech Mobility – a joint […]
LCRIG’s Innovation Festival draft agenda announced
The draft event programme for this year’s LCRIG Innovation Festival has been released, with delegates set to hear about skills, emerging technology, maintenance solutions and the latest innovations. The event, which is taking place on 4 and 5 July at Newark Showground, will bring together local authorities, central government, the supply chain, associations and academia. […]
NOTA AI hails ITS European Congress award as recognition for road safety technology
The South Korean traffic solutions company Nota AI, says an award it won at the ITS European Congress in Lisbon proves the industry is taking seriously the use of the latest technology to better manage road safety. The company, which specialises in using Artificial Intelligence to better manage the safety of Vulnerable Road Users, won […]
Cardiff Council pays out £400,000 in pothole compensation
Cardiff Council has spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on settling insurance claims from drivers, pedestrians and cyclists due to highway defects over the past four years. Wales Online reports that, while the total number of property damage and personal injury claims relating to their roads and pavements is decreasing, a freedom of information request […]
Charity launches roadworkers’ workforce welfare and wellbeing portal
A new hub has been launched to help the drive to reduce suicide and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry in the UK and Ireland. The Make It Visible Portal at www.makeitvisible.info provides access to information, advice and guidance and is a pathway to free support. Its content – based on research and […]
Report calls for per-mile road pricing for EVs
A think tank is warning that a per-mile charge for driving electric vehicles is necessary to fill the hole caused by falling fuel duties as fewer people pay tax through the petrol and diesel pump. The Resolution Foundation’s report “Where The Rubber Meets The Road” says that the transition to EVs comes with significant fiscal […]
National Highways appoints new non-executive director
Sukhi Johal has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of National Highways. The government-owned company says she brings a wealth of experience within the corporate finance sector, and is currently an Executive Director of UK Government Investments (UKGI), where she leads on mergers and acquisitions activities. Through this appointment, she also represents the National Highways […]
Khan extends ULEZ scheme after pressure from Labour MPs
London’s Mayor has announced that tens of thousands more Londoners, including all those receiving child benefit and all small businesses in the capital, will be eligible for financial support to replace polluting vehicles from the end of July. Sadiq Khan says this is part of a major extension of London’s biggest ever scrappage scheme ahead […]
Speed cameras switched off in Scotland
Four locations in the West of Scotland will be “made dormant” after a review of speed and red light enforcement in the area. The review found that driver behaviour has improved at the locations, and once it is determined that the site no longer meets the required criteria the site is made dormant. The camera […]
