Overhead charging cables on the strategic network could significantly reduce emissions
Overhead charging cables installed on the strategic road network for electric lorries on ‘e-highways’ could significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions from road freight. These are the predictions from a government-funded new white-paper report; Decarbonising the UK’s Long-Haul Road Freight at Minimum Economic Cost, by The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF). The report says that […]
New footbridge over A46 is to be completed soon
The first week in August will see plans to swing into place a new 35.4 metre prefabricated footbridge over the A46. In April Highways England removed the old 128-tonne Glasshouse Wood footbridge, which links Kenilworth with Stoneleigh and Ashow, to make way for this newer, lighter model. The new footbridge has step-free access, making it […]
Jaguar Land Rover to introduce contactless touchscreen technology
Jaguar Land Rover is set to introduce new technology that could help reduce distractions for the driver. The new contactless touchscreen technology uses sensors and artificial intelligence to predict what you will touch on the screen ahead of time and execute that particular function without you touching it. Jaguar Land Rover says it reduces effort […]
Germany planning legislation of level 4 autonomous vehicles
Legislation in Germany is being prepared to enable the connected and autonomous vehicle sector to allow the regulate and commercialise level 4 vehicles. According to a report by Automotive News Europe (ANE), the framework is currently being reviewed by the transportation ministry and other government departments. The legislation could be ready for next summer. “The […]
Real time tracking of vehicles and people across Oxford to help promote cycling
Real-time tracking of cars, bikes and people is being done across Oxford as part of a experiment to show how easy it is to travel around the city by cycling. Oxfordshire County Council has launched an experimental website to support the project- oxbike.co.uk. The data is being collected by Vivacity Labs via sensors installed at […]
New guidance released as industry moves to 60mph in roadworks
Highways England has issued new guidance for its supply chain to support them using 60mph more often within roadworks, but only when it is safe to do so. After extensive and innovative research and trials, Highways England confirmed that where it is safe for road users and roadworkers, and where shown on road signs, vehicles […]
Increase in cycling in Dublin takes 60,000 cars off the road every day
An increase in cycling in the Dublin Metropolitan Area takes up to 60,000 cars off the road every day, according to new research in the Bike Life report published in partnership with Sustrans and the National Transport Authority. The report found that improved cycling infrastructure in the area would enable up to 350,000 people to […]
£3.1 million active travel schemes confirmed for Greater Manchester area
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has allocated the first phase of its emergency active travel grant set to prioritise the rapid implementation of emergency protected routes. The schemes across the Greater Manchester districts will provide safe travel options for people without cars and to keep public transport free for those that need it most as […]
A14 upgrade project will play ‘crucial’ role in the UK’s recovery says HE
The new £1.5 billion upgrade of the A14 is playing a ‘crucial role’ in the nation’s economic recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Highways England. It says the upgrade, between the areas of Huntingdon and Cambridge, will bring £2.5 billion of benefits to the UK economy. Almost four million drivers have […]
A500 dualling project takes a major step forward
A highways project that will see the dualling of the A500 in Cheshire has made progress by securing programme entry and an allocation of £53m from the government, subject to final approval. The £68.7m scheme gained planning permission in April 2019, would dual a 3.4km section of the A500 between the M6 at junction 16 […]