Effects of driver fatigue ‘worse than drink’, analysis shows
Tiredness is even more dangerous for drivers than drink and drugs, a sleep scientist has warned. Prof Steven Lockley, an expert in sleep and circadian rhythm research at the University of Surrey, has urged holidaymakers to be conscious of driving at night or continuing to drive while tired. National Highways said there is a 59% […]
National Highways appoints WSP to support the delivery of its Water Quality Plan
Multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP has been appointed to National Highway’s Water Quality Plan. The project aims to improve knowledge around water run-off from the strategic road network and mitigate the environmental impact of high-risk outfalls as part of National Highway’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy. WSP has been awarded the role of technical partner on the […]
Clearview Intelligence Joins RoSPA as a Full Member
Clearview Intelligence has proudly announced its new status as a Full Member of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). This prestigious membership underscores Clearview’s dedication to protecting its workforce and the wider community from harm, while reinforcing its commitment to reducing road casualties. As a Full Member of RoSPA, Clearview Intelligence gains […]
Clive Hickman OBE elected 139th President of IMechE
Clive Hickman OBE has been elected 139th President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Clive, who is Chair of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry in the Midlands, served as Deputy President before becoming President. He has been a volunteer with IMechE for many years having joined at the start of his engineering career. […]
Bedfordshire: Partners promise action on the launch of refreshed road safety strategy
Partners who form the Bedfordshire Road Safety Partnership (BRSP) gathered at the council offices in Chicksands this month and pledged their commitment to working together to improve the safety of Bedfordshire’s roads for all users. The refreshed road safety strategy, which is set to 2035, focuses on a long-term ambition to achieve ‘Vision Zero’, where […]
BEAR Scotland to upgrade M8 junction 3 lighting
Works to upgrade street lighting on the M8 Junction 3 eastbound on-slip are due to commence on Monday 26 August for four weeks. During these works, the slip road will be closed on Monday to Friday nights between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00. A signed diversion route for traffic wishing to join the M8 […]
Best foot forward for Telford & Wrekin’s active travel plans
From resurfacing and crossing points to school bike lessons, workshops and major flagship schemes, Telford & Wrekin Council is leading the way when it comes to safe, direct and high-quality walking, cycling and wheeling routes for day-to-day travel, it has said. Investment into infrastructure, events, equipment and facilities are also being delivered so people of […]
Innovative travel hub pilot unveiled across Halesowen
Communities will now benefit from convenient new local travel hubs offering sustainable transport options for short-distance trips. They are being rolled out across Halesowen as part of a year-long pilot project. The first two hubs, known as Local Travel Points, have been installed at Huntingtree Park and Andrew Road, by Halesowen bus station. A third […]
HERE launches Fleet Optimization solution
Location data and technology platform, HERE Technologies have introduced the HERE Fleet Optimization package, designed to improve fleet management operations’ efficiency and scalability, to help reduce fleet management costs, cut re-routing times by 90% and increase driver productivity. The HERE Fleet Optimization package includes: HERE say that the solution offers a single, transparent pricing model, ensuring […]
New Europa Way link road in Ipswich gets start date
Works to build a new link road at Europa Way, connecting Sproughton Road with Bramford Road in Ipswich will begin on the 9th September. This scheme will include extending the existing Europa Way road to create the link road. This new section of road will include an off-road footpath and cycle path, with a new […]
