A9 road safety to benefit from new road marking and solar road studs
A stretch of the A9 on the west of the Cairngorms in Scotland is due to be closed overnight for six weeks for essential road marking and the installation of new solar road studs. BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be working on a 7.5 mile (12km) single-lane section between the Kincraig duals […]
Record numbers sign up to JCT Traffic Signals Symposium networking events
The organisers of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham next month say more attendees than ever before have signed up to join their social gatherings on the Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, “proving they remain a key part of the overall event.” The Symposium brings together the UK’s leading experts in traffic management to […]
WorldDAB announces launch of DAB+ Automatic Safety Alert system
WorldDAB and Digitalradio Deutschland e.V. proudly announce the launch of the “Automatic Safety Alert (ASA)” system after two years of intensive collaboration. This pioneering innovation in DAB+ digital radio technology aims to protect the public during emergencies by delivering reliable safety alerts without requiring an internet connection. The alerts will be transmitted to both static […]
26 days to go: ITS World Congress 2024 edges closer
The ITS World Congress in Dubai is poised to be a transformative experience, entirely dedicated to the advancement of mobility through ITS. This global event stands as a key gathering for the ITS community, providing a unique platform to witness the rapid evolution of mobility services driven by cutting-edge ITS technologies. Attendees will have the […]
Red light spells danger: Intersection warning system imminent
A new red light running warning system that can reduce human errors at intersections is set to be introduced in the US. Red light violations remain a prominent issue and high contributor to serious crashes and casualties at signalized intersections. An ongoing research project, funded by the Local Road Research Board, and Federal Highway Administration […]
National Highways explains position on smart motorways emergency areas
National Highways has clarified its policy after The Sunday Telegraph reported on the organisation’s actions to support drivers exit emergency areas (EA) on smart motorways. “Campaigners claim National Highways are no longer closing the nearside lane to traffic to help motorists safely leave these areas to rejoin the motorway,” said the NH response. “In fact, […]
US “presses the reset button” on V2X technology
US safety advocates have been touting the potential of technology that allows vehicles to communicate wirelessly for years, but the USDOT is releasing a roadmap it hopes will speed up deployment of that technology – and save thousands of lives in the process, says NPR. “This is proven technology that works,” Shailen Bhatt, head of […]
Driverless passenger vehicle trials begin in Inverness
A pair of driverless four-seater Aurrigo Auto-Pods are being trialled in the Scottish Highlands. Passengers have beeb offered the service on a 750m-long route between Inverness Airport and Dalcross railway station. A 10-seater Aurrigo Auto-Shuttle will be used on the Inverness campuses of the University of the Highlands and Islands. Project partners include University of […]
Derbyshire launches new road repair material trial
Derbyshire County Council has started a trial of a new pothole repairing material as a possible additional option to improve its local roads. The council is using Roadmender Asphalt which is produced nearby in Sheffield. The repair material has a high recycled rubber content (from old HGV tyres) and is more elastic than traditional asphalt. […]
