‘In-situ’ road recycling technique used in Bath & North EastSomerset
VolkerHighways and Bath & North East Somerset Council have completed remedial work to Charlton Road, Keynsham, using innovative ‘in-situ’ recycling. This is a method of reconstruction which takes place entirely on-site, eliminating wastage and reducing carbon emissions. Working with specialist contractor, SPL, the team used their latest recycling plant to first pulverise the existing carriageway […]
Amey partners with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to boost employment prospects for young offenders
Amey has partnered with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) charity to launch a transformative programme aimed at enhancing employment prospects for young offenders post-release. Young people in prison, are one of society’s most marginalised groups often with limited means to improve their circumstances. There are currently over 44,000 young people involved in the UK […]
SRL introduces new SolarLight semi-permanent traffic lights
SRL have launched SolarLight, the semi-permanent traffic light that removes the requirement for battery exchanges. SolarLight, says the company, is revolutionary and provides the perfect ‘fit and forget’ solution for any traffic management projects. Dual-aspect solar panels offer an impressive run time of up to 365-days a year helping to deliver a vast reduction in carbon […]
Octavius awarded new £27m Link Road for Essex County Council
Octavius has been awarded the first phase of the new A1331 near Colchester to the east of the University of Essex. The project will provide a 1.8km dual carriageway road between a new roundabout on the A133 and the new ‘Allen’s Farm Roundabout’ to the north. The project provides the initial infrastructure for the planned […]
New Subaru models to feature what3words
Subaru has partnered with what3words so drivers can easily navigate to any precise 10ft x 10ft (or 3 metre) location in the world using just three words. For example, an adventurous Subaru driver in the US might enter ///costumes.plotted.notepad to navigate to the precise 10ft (3m) square in the Grand Canyon with the best view […]
Driverless vehicles: Is AI a help or a hindrance?
Although autonomous vehicles might alleviate some of the risks associated with distracted driving, impairment and fatigue, the technology isn’t viewed as being perfect, a poll has suggested. Most motorists are concerned about sharing the road with driverless cars and trucks, but regulations could address many people’s concerns, according to the organization Advocates for Highway and Auto […]
ITS World Congress 2024 preview: Excitement is building
The ITS World Congress marks its 30th celebration this year, held in Dubai from 16-20 September. Organised by ERTICO and hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), this premier global event focuses on the latest achievements of smart mobility and intelligent transportation systems. The ITS World Congress will offer an unparalleled experience with an […]
North London: TfL to hold talks on A10 safety and ‘discuss local concerns’
TfL will “discuss local people’s concerns” about safety on the A10 after the sister of a woman killed on the road began a new campaign. Asked by the Enfield Dispatch to respond to the petition recently launched by Gina Sone-Demetrious following the death of her sister Laura in January, TfL’s head of policing and community safety said the […]
London streets set for influx of new rental e-bikes
E-scooter rental company Voi are in talks with a number of London Borough councils over the launch of a series of new e-bikes schemes.. The news comes only a few weeks since the company admitted that providing rental e-scooters in the city had become “financially unsustainable”, as the smaller and more heavily-regulated vehicles “cannot compete […]
You Gov poll: Wales ‘overwhelmingly rejects’ 20 mph limit
A new YouGov poll, conducted between 24 and 29 July, reveals that 72% of Welsh residents oppose the default 20mph speed limit introduced last September, while only 24% support it. The poll, based on a sample of 1,151 adults across Wales, highlights significant dissatisfaction among drivers, according to Deeside.com. Four in 10 drivers (40%) admit to […]
