Pedestrian safety innovations discussed with Starling Technologies on this week’s Highways Voices
Highways Voices returns after its summer break with an interview recorded at the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham. Andrew Caleya Chetty is our guest, CEO and Founder of Starling Technologies, talking about its innovative approach to pedestrian safety using computer vision and machine learning. He explains how Starling’s system, which can handle saturated pavements […]
JCT Traffic Signals Symposium gets new venue for 30th event next year
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium will take place in Leeds next year, as the three-day conference and exhibition moves from its recent home in Nottingham. Due to changes in student requirements at Nottingham Trent University, the Symposium was unable to be accommodated in its usual September slot, so the organisers have found a new […]
London calling: PTV reveal agenda for its UK & Ireland User Group Innovation Day 2024
PTV are pleased to announce the Agenda for the 24th PTV UK & Ireland User Group Innovation Day. The event will take place on Monday 4 November in person at the ETC Venues, St Paul’s, 200 Aldersgate, London. This year’s Agenda is packed with news and updates on the PTV software, a panel discussion on ‘the future of transport […]
Strong signals: Yunex launches Yutraffic Actis
Following the successful completion of on-street trials, Yunex Traffic has announced the launch of Yutraffic Actis, the all-new traffic signal range which will replace Yunex Traffic’s Helios signals. Actis signals are 50% lighter and consume 50% less energy, with this innovative product representing a real step change in sustainability, technology, value, and performance. The launch […]
Safer roads: Bosch launches real-time service in millions of vehicles
Dense fog, heavy rain, a broken-down vehicle behind the bend: in road traffic, such sudden events can have far-reaching consequences. With its Road Hazard Service, Bosch provides drivers with real-time information about potential hazards en route, thereby considerably reducing the risk of accidents. Since June 2024, the Bosch Road Hazard Service has been in use millions […]
Staffordshire: Key Burton junction resurfacing project completed
A key junction in Burton has been completely resurfaced, thanks to a £600,000 highways initiative. The Swan Junction, which sits on the A511 Ashby Road at the south-eastern end of Burton Bridge, has undergone a seven-week overhaul as part of Staffordshire County Council’s programme of road repairs in the area. In addition to completely resurfacing […]
Lanes Engineering rolls out BigChange job management software
Civil engineering company Lanes Group plc, is rolling out BigChange job management software. Lanes adopted BigChange when Sapphire Utilities, who were already using the 6-in-1, cloud-based system, became part of the Group in 2023. Named ‘Utility Company of the Year’, Sapphire had already implemented BigChange to transform its services to organisations such as Severn Trent […]
Date Announced for Stamp It Out and Respect our Workforce Week 2025
Next March the industry will come together again for the second Respect our Workforce week, taking place March 10-14th 2025, with the annual Stamp It Out Summit taking place in Manchester on March 11th. The theme for the week will be ‘My Mind Matters’ in response to the growing concern around the effect verbal and […]
Stafford road and transport improvement project moves to next phase
A major road and transport improvement scheme in Stafford is approaching a significant stage. The overall scheme will see improvements from the A34 Weeping Cross to the Queensville island. This phase will see final surfacing to complete works at Weeping Cross. The next phase to Radford Bank will continue in daytime while the overnight work […]
UK transport technology leaders gear up for the ITS World Congress in Dubai
Participants in the UK Pavilion at next week’s ITS World Congress in Dubai have spoken of their excitement at taking part in the global event, calling it an “invaluable opportunity to forge new business partnerships.” Eleven small and medium enterprises are exhibiting on the pavilion which is hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group […]
