Clearview Intelligence re-signs as main TTF Conference sponsor for May’s event
The Transport Technology Forum has announced that highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has re-signed as the main sponsor for 2025’s TTF Conference, which returns to the Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire from 6-8 May. This popular event supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK brings together national government, local authorities, suppliers […]
New junction opens on M42
A brand new A-road and motorway junction has been opened up to traffic for the first time by National Highways. Traffic was able to use the A4545 link road and the new junction 5a of the M42 this morning marking what the government-owned company calls a significant milestone in a major improvements scheme being carried […]
No change in proportion of “red” roads but “amber” numbers increase
The proportion of roads in England that should have been considered for maintenance is largely unchanged from the previous year, according to the latest Government figures looking at road conditions. Statistics to March 2024 do, though, show increases have been seen in the last f years for both ‘A’ roads and ‘B’ and ‘C’ roads. […]
Focussing on delivering transport for humans on this week’s Highways Voices
What if you could dramatically improve travel experiences and reduce traffic issues without spending billions on new infrastructure? In this episode of Highways Voices, we revisit a chat with behavioural scientist Rory Sutherland, author of the book Transport for Humans – Are We Nearly There Yet, exploring how psychology and better information, and not just […]
Stansted Airport introducing ANPR-supported barrier free system at forecourt drop off area
London Stansted Airport is introducing a new barrierless system for vehicles dropping off passengers at its Express Set Down area as part of a £1.1bn transformation programme. The new technology will be managed through Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems like that already in use at the Dartford Crossing and will come into operation in late […]
LGTAG and IHE extend partnership
The Local Government Technical Advisers Group has announced it’s extended its partnership with theInstitute of Highways Engineers (IHE). In June 2023 our then President, Amanda Richards signed the first Memorandum of Understanding with the IHE. 2024-25 President, Sean Rooney, has now agreed a further extension and renewed the IHE PDP partner certificate. In the past […]
£1.6m reconstruction of major road in Tamworth completes
A £1.6 million carriageway reconstruction project in Tamworth has been completed, marking the successful delivery of a key milestone in Staffordshire County Council’s highways improvement program. Crews have fully resurfaced the C03070 Coton Lane, spanning from the junction of the A513 Comberford Road to the southern junction of Fontenaye Road. This major project, which began […]
ERTICO reminds participants of 10 January Seville deadline
The organisers of next year’s ITS European Congress in Seville are reminding companies and individuals that the call for contributions under the theme ‘Clean, resilient and connected mobility’ closes on 10 January. ERTICO – ITS Europe says the event unites visionary leaders from mobility, technology, and policy to drive groundbreaking innovations and advance Europe’s most ambitious mobility […]
HERE Technologies trails AI-powered mapping and software-defined vehicle innovations
Digital mapping and location technology, HERE says it’ll be showcasing the company’s latest innovations at January’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, following a year of robust business growth, customer successes and technology advancements. HERE will showcase various customers and cutting-edge technologies at CES 2025, including: HERE Sets Industry Standard in 2024 HERE enters CES […]
Mobile App parking payments overtake cash in Harrogate
New data reveals that more drivers now opt to pay for parking through the AppyParking app rather than cash in the town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire. This transformation in parking behaviour is a result of the town’s smart parking initiative, which began in 2019 with the installation of city-wide parking sensors and the introduction […]
