Jenoptik Director calls for complete approach to red-light enforcement
The Sales Director of enforcement technology company Jenoptik UK is urging highway authorities and police forces to take a complete approach to red-light enforcement, considering installation, evidence quality and support throughout a system’s operational life. In a new thought leadership article published on LinkedIn, Nathan Howard warns that red-light running puts vehicles into direct conflict […]
CCTV to be installed after roadworkers abused during Essex regeneration scheme
Essex Highways is to install CCTV at a town centre improvement scheme in the northeast of the county after roadworkers suffered abuse both online and on site. Essex Highways has warned that abuse of staff delivering the Dovercourt Public Realm Scheme near Harwich is unacceptable, pledging to take further action if incidents continue. In an […]
‘This award belongs to every operative who has changed’: Seema Flower reacts to DfT recognition
Blind Ambition founder and managing director Seema Flower has dedicated her Department for Transport award to the street works teams who have changed how they set up sites after learning about the challenges disabled people face. Reacting to winning the Outstanding Contribution (Private Sector) Award at the DfT Special Recognition Awards, Ms Flower (pictured, right, […]
Uber adds Pony AI to London autonomous vehicle plans alongside Wayve
Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony AI is preparing to begin robotaxi testing in London in the coming weeks, introducing a second autonomous vehicle technology partner to Uber’s UK network and raising questions over how the ride-hailing giant plans to develop its driverless services. Pony AI has announced plans to bring its seventh-generation robotaxis to the […]
Cornwall highways review highlights strong performance and £24m maintenance funding gap
Cornwall Council has been ranked fourth out of 37 local authorities in an independent review of highway service value for money, although the assessment also highlighted a £24 million gap between current road surface treatment spending and the level considered necessary to maintain the network. The review, carried out by the Future Highways Research Group […]
New campaign puts North East Lincolnshire residents in the picture
North East Lincolnshire Council has launched ‘NEL Roads: Prevention and Repair’, a new campaign to keep residents more informed about how the Council looks after roads and pavements. From repairing potholes and maintaining roads to preparing for freezing temperatures, the campaign will explain what the teams are doing, why the work is needed and how residents […]
New signalised Burton junction works reaches halfway stage
Work to install a new signalised junction in Burton has made good progress, with temporary traffic signals set to replace the full road closure this week. Staffordshire County Council is installing four-way traffic lights at the junction of Henhurst Hill with Postern Road and Hopley Road to improve safety and help manage traffic in the […]
Road Haulage Association responds to Welsh Government roads investment pledge
The Road Haulage Association has issued its reaction to the Welsh Government announcement about roads investment. Richard Smith, Road Haulage Association managing director, said: “We welcome the Welsh Government’s commitment to improving the roads and infrastructure we all rely on. Most people using the network would agree that decades of underinvestment in our roads make journeys frustrating […]
ACO issues new guide on new highways maintenance requirements and maximising funding
With new rules in place from the Department for Transport (DfT) regarding funding for highway maintenance, ACO Technologies is releasing a new industry guide at Highways UK that outlines how local authorities can seize the opportunity to make long-term improvements. The new guide looks at the impact that flooding can have on the highway network, […]
Transport Scotland updates Active Travel Framework indicators
Transport Scotland has published an updated baseline report for its Active Travel Framework, expanding the number of indicators used to monitor progress towards its ambition for walking, wheeling and cycling to become the most popular choices for shorter everyday journeys by 2030. The updated report builds on the original framework, published in 2019, increasing the […]