Vodafone developing new satellite technology that can locate Internet of Things devices and autonomous vehicles within centimetres
Vodafone and Topcon Positioning Group are developing a new mass-market precise positioning system that will locate Internet of Things (IoT) devices, machinery, and vehicles with a greater degree of accuracy than using only individual global navigation satellites systems (GNSS). Vehicles, scooters, and even robot lawn mowers can be securely monitored in real-time to within a […]
Prime Minister Truss ‘must hit the ground running’, says CECA
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has welcomed the formation of a new UK Government under incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss but said that her administration must hit the ground running to deal the threat of a looming recession. Commenting, CECA Director of Operations Marie-Claude Hemming said: “We welcome Prime Minister Truss to her new […]
Travel improvements in Clevedon, North Somerset to continue
The second stage of a scheme to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists in Clevedon, West Sussex begins in October. Work to The Beach will complement improvements already made to the Hill Road area of town, which will be finished off from this week. The scheme is part of the eagerly anticipated Pier to Pier […]
West Sussex striding towards longest coastal path in the world
Work starts soon in West Sussex on part of a new coastal path which, when completed, will be the longest coastal trail in the world, according to West Sussex County Council. The England Coast Path is being developed by Natural England, in partnership with local access authorities, including West Sussex County Council. The 2,795-mile route is […]
New footbridge leads next step of restoration at Lower Otter
A new footbridge has marked the next phase of the Lower Otter Restoration Project in Devon. Significant progress has been made on preparing and consolidating the new raised and flood-free route of South Farm Road ready for construction, the building of a road bridge under which tidal waters will flow, and the lowering of Big […]
Lincolnshire County Council to consider increasing the value of its highway contracts to help support small contractors as inflation bites
Significant increases in inflation could add almost £1 million alone to the cost of Lincolnshire County Council’s highway maintenance work. A council report said that the authority will consider increasing the value of its highway contracts so that suppliers can cover rising costs. Its supply chain, which includes small contractors, are under ‘real pressure’, according […]
A32 Farringdon to Chawton set to reopen mid-September after Hampshire County Council’s flood alleviation work completed
Drivers will be able to get back on the road along the Farringdon to Chawton section of the A32 sooner than originally planned when the latest phase of Hampshire County Council’s flood alleviation work ends in mid-September While the scheme is largely complete, some unexpected challenges in terms of ground conditions and resource availability have […]
Glasgow Council makes a smart move with ‘game-changing’ device to halt traffic for a school bike bus
A bike bus route in the southside of Glasgow has been made safer thanks to an innovative, bike-mounted, remote-controlled device that holds traffic to let the children cross, in good time. In what is believed to be a first of its kind in the UK, new, smart technology from a wireless transmitter, developed for Glasgow […]
Travels patterns in 2021 very similar to 2020 according to new national survey
UK travel patterns failed to changed significantly last year despite a relaxation of lockdown restrictions between March and July 2021, according to the New National Travel Survey figures published by the Department for Transport. The latest statistics showed that people made 757 trips on average in 2021, or 15 trips a week. This was similar to […]
£2 bus fare cap across England
The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced the government will provide up to £60 million from January to March next year, to help bus operators to cap single adult fares at £2 per journey. The move will help passengers with travel costs for work, education, shopping and medical treatments over the winter months while they […]