Hertfordshire invites public input on new speed management approach
Hertfordshire County Council is inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to have their say on a new draft Speed Management Strategy, setting out how speeds on the county’s roads and streets will be managed in the future. The consultation is now open, and people are encouraged to share their views on how speeds should be set […]
V2G: Zaptec sets out vision for airport car parks as grid balancing energy hubs
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure could turn airport car parks into strategic energy assets, helping operators cut energy costs, boost resilience and support a more stable grid, according to EV charging company Zaptec. As UK airports and transport hubs increasingly roll out EV charging infrastructure, Zaptec believes there is a growing opportunity to […]
Final papers announced for JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium returns this September with a packed programme of presentations covering everything from artificial intelligence and connected roadworks through to prison transport, detector standards and the future of ageing traffic signal infrastructure. Taking place in Lincoln and organised by JCT Consultancy, the long-running event is the UK’s premier forums for […]
FM Conway and National Highways set new benchmark for low carbon highways delivery
FM Conway and National Highways have delivered a first-of-its-kind low carbon scheme on the M4, combining hydrogen and electric plant to resurface the carriageway between Junctions 15 and 16, including the first use of JCB’s hydrogen 3CX backhoe loader on the strategic road network. The scheme was about showing how low carbon materials, innovative paving […]
ITS UK chief Max Sugarman calls for investment, open data and future-ready transport technology
ITS UK Chief Executive Max Sugarman has used the organisation’s Parliamentary Reception to champion transport technology’s growing economic importance while setting out a series of policy priorities aimed at unlocking further innovation. Addressing industry leaders, MPs and officials in Westminster, Mr Sugarman (pictured) reiterated the organisation’s findings that transport technology now contributes £3.2 billion annually […]
Mobius Networks’ Peter Simm uses “Bob” the roadside unit to highlight cyber security risks
Leading cyber security expert Peter Simm has delivered a memorable warning to the intelligent transport sector using a fictional roadside unit called “Bob” to underline the importance of cyber security. Speaking at the annual at ITS UK’s Parliamentary Reception, sponsored by IoT telecommunications company Mobius Networks, the company’s Strategic Business Manager abandoned the traditional policy […]
Wes Streeting criticises timing of £4.5bn cycling and walking investment in wake of defence secretary’s resignation over funding
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has criticised the timing of the government’s recent pledge to spend £4.5bn on cycling and walking over the next five years. The announcement was made on the same day that defence secretary John Healey resigned in protest at Labour’s spending plans, says Roads.cc. On Thursday, Healey and one of his junior […]
Bee Network announces Stockport electric bus depot plans
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced a proposal for the ‘fully electric’ facility in Stockport, which will support the region’s transition to a zero-emission bus fleet as part of the Bee Network. The depot will replace the current Daw Bank site, which is set to be demolished to make way for the Stockport 8 regeneration […]
Rennicks at 50: Highways Voices learns about five decades of innovation and resilience
Road safety and intelligent transport solutions specialist Rennicks is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and this Highways Voices podcast marks the milestone, featuring Rennicks Chairman Michael Flanagan and Director Robert Tait. Mr Flanagan reflects on the company’s journey from its origins in Ireland in the mid-1970s to becoming a recognised name in traffic signs, vehicle registration […]