WJ Group Strengthens technology led solutions with strategic acquisition of Sunstone IP Systems
WJ Group, the UK’s leading road marking and highway safety business, is excited to announce the acquisition of Sunstone IP Systems Ltd, a pioneering sustainable technology company specialising in solar-powered surveillance and communications platforms. Sunstone IP Systems are known for their innovative, award-winning products such as the Solar CCTV System (SICS), a cutting-edge solution that […]
Further £10 million confirmed for Active Travel Infrastructure Fund for 2024-2025 in Scotland
Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop has announced the allocation of a further £10 million of Scottish Government funding to help make walking, wheeling and cycling easier for shorter everyday journeys. Local Authorities and Regional Transport Partnerships from across Scotland have applied to the Tier 2 of the Active Travel Infrastructure Fund this year […]
Rhinophalt asphalt preservation helps M40 to be named England’s favourite motorway by road users
The M40 has been rated the motorway with the best journey experience in England in a survey of drivers by the independent watchdog, Transport Focus. In the latest Strategic Roads User Survey the motorway between London and Birmingham had the highest overall satisfaction at 79 per cent, with motorists particularly praising the road surface. Rhinophalt® […]
Scotland sets out road safety strategy
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport has updated Parliament on plans aimed at enhancing road safety performance in Scotland. Fiona Hyslop says the Road Safety Framework to 2030 sets out a vision for Scotland to have the best road safety performance in the world by 2030 and a long-term goal where no one is seriously injured or killed […]
Logistics industry calls LTC delay “deeply concerning”
The Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK says the Transport Secretary’s decision to delay the decision on the Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing “runs counter to what the new government has said about getting Britain building again”. Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells OBE called Louise Haigh’s decision “deeply concerning”, adding: […]
A-list speakers, exhibitor tips, groundbreaking innovations and where to find free beer – looking ahead to Highways UK on Highways Voices
The UK’s biggest highways and transport show of the year takes place next week at the NEC in Birmingham, and Highways Voices is your must-listen place to find out more about it. These programmes are brought to you thanks to the support of AGD and Traffic Group Signals, Q Point, SRL, Westcotec and SWARCO. In […]
Khan urged not to extend congestion charge to EVs
More than 40 organisations have written to London’s mayor urging him to rethink plans to extend the congestion charge to electric vehicles. Ocado, the AA, and Openreach are among those supporting the Federation of Small Businesses and Cleaner Cities to keep the exemption, warning that if the charge were imposed, it would “severely impact” those […]
Government report examines opportunities and challenges for automated vehicles on UK roads
With the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 receiving royal assent in May 2024, defining high-level responsibilities and processes and creates powers to make secondary legislation, a new report looks at the effect on our future transport networks. The Horizon Scan report quotes figures stating 88% of road crashes involve human error, and suggests AVs could reduce […]
Interoperability key to reviving connected vehicle deployment – WSP
The global consultancy WSP has written a new paper explaining why interoperability of V2X connected vehicle technology is vital to revolutionise traveller safety. Lead consultant Chris Toth says there is renewed momentum for the implementation of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) connected vehicle (CV) technology. But, if that is going to happen, it will be critical to learn […]
Programme published for Traffic Signs 2024
The Institute of Highway Engineers has published the programme for its popular Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition. This is the main forum by which the Department for Transport and the industry communicate, and is described as a must for all those involved in the design, specification, manufacture or enforcement of traffic signs, highway engineers, urban […]
