Over 10,000 drivers help map seven million potholes
Seven million photos have been uploaded to an app that automatically alerts councils to defects. The technology, using AI, is set to produce the first pothole map of Britain and will make it clearer where repairs are needed and when they are being done, reports the Times. Members of the public have submitted seven million photographs […]
Concern about the dire state of the nation’s local roads reaches record levels
New research by the RAC suggests drivers’ despair with what it calls the woeful state of Britain’s local roads – which make up 98% of all roads – has reached the highest level ever. For the first time ever, a majority of drivers (56%) surveyed for the RAC Report on Motoring say the condition and […]
Grid Smarter Cities’ pioneering Kerb® solution profiled in leading magazine
The leading trade publication for the parking industry, Parking Review, has published an in-depth article about Kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities’ Kerb® loading bay booking solution. Kerb® is being trialled for 18 months on Walworth Road in the London Borough of Southwark, enabling kerbside loading bay restrictions to be easily understood and recreated on […]
20% RAP material used along the A4 Froxfield
Highways and streetlighting maintenance company VolkerHighways has resurfaced a 2.2 mile (3.5km) section of the A4, between Hungerford and Wiltshire boarder using 20% Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) surface course material. Works were delivered in partnership with West Berkshire Council. Last year, VolkerHighways worked closely with FM Conway and Inlay Management Services to lay 2.5 miles […]
NY Highways courts new contractors and suppliers
Suppliers and contractors in and around North Yorkshire are being invited to to join NY Highways’ Dynamic Purchasing System. The system will cover a comprehensive range of services and products related to highways maintenance activities and will streamline supply chain and procurement processes. NY Highways says it will open the door to suppliers of all […]
American industry giant Iteris sold to Italian digital firm
American smart mobility infrastructure management company Iteris has been sold to Italian private digital innovation group Almaviva. The all-cash transaction values Iteris at approximately $335 million equity value (approx £262 million). Under the terms of the agreement, Iteris shareholders will receive $7.20 (£5.64) in cash for each share of Iteris common stock. Iteris has more than 10,000 public and private-sector clients using the company’s AI-powered […]
Driverless expert issues safety warning over technology reliability
An academic looking into the future of driverless cars is warning the technology could put motorists in “dangerous situations” because of its susceptibility to failure. Dr Saber Fallah, Prof of Safe AI and Autonomy Director of Connected Automated Vehicles Research Lab at University of Surrey has told the Express newspaper of concerns motorists could become […]
Major bridge renewal works to start in Killiecrankie
Network Rail is about to start a £3 million project to Rannoch Road bridge (off the B8079) in Killiecrankie. The six-month programme, from Monday 02 September 2024 until March 2025, involves replacing the existing bridge deck to keep the railway running safely and reliably. Engineers will also make alterations to the bridge abutments to accommodate […]
