British Ambassador praises innovative SMEs at the ITS World Congress
The British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Edward Hobart CMG has commended the innovation on show from right across the UK at the ITS World Congress in Dubai this week. Visiting the UK Pavilion on the fourth day of the Congress (Thursday) sponsored by Clearview Intelligence, Mr Hobart met them and the other ten companies […]
‘Forgotten’ asphalt additive could extend road life – says MPA Lime
The durability of UK highway surfaces could be radically improved by adding hydrated lime to asphalt mixes according to European research. And now a panel of experts is being brought together for a special webinar to explain the benefits of hydrated lime in asphalt and encourage its specification on the UK’s road network. MPA Lime, […]
Passengers return to buses in Lancashire in highest numbers since pandemic
More than 40million bus journeys were undertaken in Lancashire in one year, as passengers returned to public transport in numbers not seen since before the pandemic. The latest annual figures show that passenger numbers on these services have surged by 50% since 2019/20, along with the number of miles operated by our services. To mark […]
Breckland Council awards £3,500 grants to support local transport schemes
Breckland Council has approved seven grant bids, totalling £3,500, to support local organisations in providing essential transport services to vulnerable residents across the district. The grants of £500 each are from the council’s Communities Transport Grant fund, and will ensure Breckland residents can access vital resources and services, especially those without their own transportation. The […]
Two listed bridges in Devon given added protection to guard against repeat of storm damage
Protective measures have been installed on two Grade One listed bridges in West Devon to guard them against future storm damage. Steel plates or “nosings” have been fixed to the piers of Newbridge at Gunnislake and Greystone Bridge near Tavistock in order to protect the structures from impacts during flooding. Gunnislake Newbridge was left with […]
Derby’s A38 project could be scrapped after Government review
The proposed A38 project in Derby could be cancelled after an on-going government review of infrastructure projects. The junctions’ improvement has been planned for more than 40 years and has cost millions so far – and the £250 million price tag could spiral upwards further, according to a report by the Derby Telegraph. There is […]
A smartmicro ‘peek at future’ for Intersection Safety
The vision of transport and highways authorities is simple: ‘that every trip of every kind on our streets, roads, and highways should end with a safe arrival’. This is a sentiment held firm by smartmicro and is at the heart of most international government politics. Many traffic related injuries around the world occur at intersections. […]
National Highways unveils modernisation plans to upgrade A38 Saltash Tunnel
National Highways will be embarking on the second phase of a major modernisation upgrade of the A38 Saltash Tunnel later this autumn. As part of a ‘generational’ refurbishment project, the Tunnel and Traffic Control System within the 36-year-old tunnel will be upgraded, including electrical distribution, new LED lighting, fans and electronic signage. Carrying around 40,000 […]
London celebrates World Car Free Day with local events and around 200 Play Streets
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Transport for London (TfL) and London Play are encouraging Londoners to mark World Car Free Day on Sunday 22 September, as around 200 streets across the capital will be transformed into temporary spaces for play and social gatherings this weekend. Local streets across London will become play streets between Friday 20 September […]
A roadmap to the future in the city where it all started – ITS World Congress 2027 launched to visitors in Dubai
The organisers of the 2027 ITS World Congress in Birmingham are promising the world they’ll see the best in cutting-edge transport technology in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. The city officially launched the Congress countdown internationally on the last day of the current ITS World Congress in Dubai. Both events are being organised by […]
