Digging deep into digital transformation at Highways UK
Highways is Re-flow’s main industry and their field management software being the dominant force in the sector has come from years of close collaboration with large highways businesses. Since Re-flow’s first Highways UK show in 2019, they’ve progressed from a small table, to a pop up, to a fully constructed 8×6 metre stand, and this […]
Consultation begins in South Yorkshire on bus franchising
People across South Yorkshire are being urged to have their say on taking back control of the buses as a major consultation launches into how buses should be run in the region. From 9am today, (Wednesday 23 October), a 12-week public consultation launches, which aims to get the views of people, businesses and organisations in South Yorkshire […]
Expert views on the state of the industry, driverless pod deployment at the NEC and even saving money on corporate travel – all on a bonus Highways Voices from Highways UK
Find out about how networking at an event like Highways UK can spawn products nobody’s thought of, how new innovation was showcased at the event, how taxpayers’ money has delivered significant benefits for road users in Rotherham and how surface treatments are an under-used solution in the UK – all on the bonus Highways Voices […]
Westcotec gives more detail of its Westconnect online management tool
After launching it at Highways UK last week, Norfolk-based road safety technology firm Westcotec has given more details of its brand new online management platform that connects the entire Westcotec product range to a secure platform that can be accessed through any web browser. The platform, known as ‘Westconnect’, can be used for management, maintenance, […]
University hosts open event on safer cycling
The London School of Economics is hosting an event next week (31 October) discussing how to make cycling safer in London. It says cycling and other forms of active travel have significant benefits for wellbeing, local economies, air pollution and the environment, and that a substantial increase in active travel is needed to achieve London’s […]
Think tank calls on Europe to follow America’s lead on Chinese vehicle restrictions
An American think tank is warning that Europe’s planned 45% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles will be too low to be effective. The Council on Foreign Relations warns that plans for tariffs to stem a flood of subsidised cars that threaten the survival of European automakers won’t work because Chinese will simply “lower their hefty […]
ADEPT calls for partnership with government to address the housing crisis and deliver sustainable communities
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, ADEPT, has published a new policy paper, calling for a partnership with government to address the housing crisis and deliver sustainable communities. It advocates for comprehensive infrastructure development alongside housing, including integrated transport solutions. The paper outlines how the government’s housebuilding target of 1.5 million […]
Peugeot boss says EV take-up not manufacturers’ responsibility
The CEO of carmaker Peugeot has said the onus of getting more people into electric cars shouldn’t be on carmakers. Linda Jackson told the website TopGear.com that: “There is an obligation on governments to make sure that the infrastructure to stimulate the market is there.” Speaking to the website at the Paris motor show she […]
Emovis Announces Expansion of Advanced Tolling Solutions in Canada
Tolling solutions company Emovis is set to significantly expand its presence in Canada by enhancing its tolling infrastructure in Québec. It says this latest development aims to further support and streamline tolling operations for the thousands of motorists utilising one of the province’s most prominent highways. Since its successful deployment of an all-electronic tolling (AET) […]
Q-Free upgrades Slovenia’s Dars dd system for seamless cross border European freight tolling
Smart city infrastructure solutions company Q-Free has announced a major upgrade for Slovenia toll operator, Dars d.d., to allow for truck and freight interoperability with Toll4Europe solutions across Europe. It says this efficiency upgrade will save time and money for trucking companies and drivers who will now be able to travel through Germany, Poland, Austria, […]
