Road safety campaigner urges UK to unlock eCall data’s life-saving potential after major report highlights missed opportunities
Independent road safety campaigner Meera Naran MBE, whose son was killed in a road traffic collision, is calling for better use of the in-vehicle safety system, eCall, after a major report found its benefits have not been maximised in the UK. The eCall system automatically raises the alarm in the event of a crash when […]
Expanded European ITS Network Awards Night returns for 2025
The Network for National ITS Associations (ITS Nationals), which is made up of 29 national Intelligent Transport Systems organisations across Europe, will recognise the leading national associations when it hosts its second annual awards ceremony in October. Six awards will be presented during a gala dinner ahead of the Network’s plenary meeting in the Polish […]
PACTS welcomes road safety laws update
The Parliamentary Advisory Committee on Transport Safety (PACTS) has welcomed the news that the Government is planning a major overhaul of road safety laws, with proposals expected in autumn as part of a new strategy. However, with around five people dying on the UK’s roads every day, change cannot come soon enough, says the group. […]
Councillors who revoke 20mph limits and LTNs risk being held liable for road deaths, says expert
In a letter published in the Guardain newspaper, Urban Design Group director Robert Huxford insists that councillors run the risk of being held responsible for road deaths if they revoke traffic measures. “Re: Sadiq Khan’s article (Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them, 12 August), many people […]
Southampton City Council launches second attempt to introduce lane rental scheme
The leaders of Southampton City Council are to make a renewed attempt to push through plans to charge roadworks operator after an initial application was rejected by the government. The Daily Echo says that the lane rental scheme would see daily charges of £2,500 for a full closure and £1,500 for a lane closure or […]
Cybersecurity: Q-Free unveils Dynamic Signals
Q-Free has announced the launch of Dynamic™ Signals, the first local traffic signal controller software built to a modern standard of cybersecurity. Traffic signal controllers have long relied on outdated and insecure protocols like SNMPv1, leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable. Dynamic Signals redefines local traffic control with end-to-end encryption, secure API-based communications, and advanced authentication methods, making […]
London Borough of Richmond launches innovative EV charging scheme
Residents of the London Borough of Richmond will save £1,100 a year and accelerate EV adoption at no cost to the council after the launch of a new EV charging scheme. Richmond is working with British innovators Kerbo Charge to roll out through-pavement EV charging channels – a home charging solution for residents who don’t […]
Durham roadside weather stations destroyed by vandals
Durham County Council have reported that several roadside weather stations have been badly damaged in a series of attacks. In a Facebook post, the Council said: “In the past couple of months, our cameras at Bradbury, Toronto and Tow Law have all been deliberately damaged. These cameras play a vital role in work to keep […]
£17 million invested into road resurfacing in Durham
In better news for Durham, the County Council is to invest £17m in a series of road resurfacing projects. The funding is enabling the resurfacing and treatment of over 700,000 square metres of road across 100 locations. To sustain and extend the life of the county’s roads this year, the Council are using a variety […]
SWARCO completes acquisition of Heusch/Boesefeldt
SWARCO has acquired 100% of Aachen-based Heusch/Boesefeldt GmbH, provider of software solutions for highway, traffic and tunnel management systems. Heusch/Boesefeldt employs around 50 staff. The company plays a key role in the digitalization and automation of national and international traffic infrastructures. Notable references include the outfitting of the German Traffic Control Center of Autobahn GmbH des […]