TT2 set to improve Tyne Tunnel experience by making it easier to pay tolls
The payment system for the Tyne Tunnel is set to be upgraded to ensure that it is easier to make payments following customer feedback. TT2, the operator of the Tyne Tunnels, is enabling tolls to be paid via free mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. As a result of the updates, the payment system will […]
RAC deals with record number of third-quarter pothole breakdowns, but there are solutions…
The poor condition of Britain’s local roads has led to the RAC dealing with the highest number of pothole-related breakdowns it has seen in any third quarter since it began recording this data in 2006. RAC patrols went to the rescue of 5,978 drivers from July to September for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs […]
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Speed is a critical factor in preventing life-changing injuries during a crash. So why aren’t we doing more to manage speeds on our roads? Join TRL for a webinar featuring a panel of leading experts who will share their experiences on speed and consider if we need to change our attitudes towards the speeds of […]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2023:Honouring Lives Lost and Supporting the Bereaved
Communities across the UK will come together on Sunday, November 19th, 2023, to observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – a day dedicated to commemorating the millions of lives lost and families destroyed by road collisions worldwide. The annual event, held on the third Sunday of November, sheds light on the […]
Tarmac is awarded Gold membership by The 5% Club
For two year’s running, Tarmac has been awarded Gold accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2023-24 Employer Audit Scheme. The award recognises the company’s significant contribution to the continued development of all its employees through “earn and learn” schemes such as apprenticeships, graduate schemes and sponsored student course placements. The 5% Club is a dynamic movement […]
HERE Technologies appoints Mike Nefkens as new CEO to guide world’s leading location platform
HERE, the leading location data and technology platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Nefkens as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 2, 2024. Mr. Nefkens brings a wealth of leadership and more than three decades of experience across technology, IT, software, cloud services, IOT, and automotive. He is the former […]
Consultation on potential changes to Kings Road outbound bus lane in Reading
Proposals to change the use of a bus lane on the main route east out of Reading are now out for consultation. Reading Borough Council is asking for views on a potential change to the vehicles permitted to use the eastbound bus lane out of Reading on Kings Road towards Cemetery Junction. The potential change […]
Significant carbon savings from street lighting achieved in Oxfordshire
Latest reports show Oxfordshire County Council’s street lighting energy consumption has significantly decreased following LED conversion works, delivered by VolkerHighways. The project, which involves converting 34,000 Lanterns to LEDs, along residential and high-speed routes across Oxfordshire roads, is now over 92% complete. To date, from converting almost 32,500 lanterns to LEDs, approximately 4,800 tonnes of […]
Highland Council to raise some 20mph limits back to 30mph
Highland Council has started a review of 20mph limits introduced to its roads on a trial basis earlier this year. The authority said several routes would return to their original 30mph speed limit from the start of next year. Highland Council is taking part in a Transport Scotland pilot project ahead of a planned national […]
New laws to safely roll out self-driving vehicles across British roads
New laws introduced into Parliament yesterday (8 November 2023) will put safety at the heart of the roll-out of self-driving vehicle technology and position the UK as world-leaders of this exciting £42 billion industry. As announced in the King’s Speech on Tuesday 7 November, the government’s new Automated Vehicles (AV) Bill will deliver one of the most […]