Beyond supply: Why the best road safety solutions start with collaboration
Rennicks are celebrating 50 years in business, a milestone the company says is built on experience, resilience and a deep understanding of the road safety sector. In this article the company looks at why working together is the key to a successful road safety solution. In road safety, every project is different. A busy motorway […]
Kapsch TrafficCom expands EcoTrafiX mobility platform in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The City of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has signed a €4.95 million contract modification with Kapsch TrafficCom to modernise its Mobility Control Centre and expand the use of the EcoTrafiX mobility management platform. The agreement, signed together with a two-year extension of the existing contract, will bring traffic control, video management, incident handling and mobility […]
Bellway using pioneering net zero asphalt at County Durham development
A pioneering net zero asphalt has been installed at a new Bellway housing development in what is a world-first for the industry. Asphalt containing ACLA®, a carbon-negative, aggregate-like additive created by Durham-based company Low Carbon Materials, was laid in a section of road at Monument Meadows in Pelton earlier this month. ACLA is a biochar […]
National Highways to begin £20m M4 landslip stabilisation
National Highways is starting work this autumn to stabilise 600 metres of embankment alongside the M4 in Wiltshire which will bring the hard shoulder back into use following a landslide. Contractors MJ Church will move around 25,000 tonnes of earth and other material before backfilling with 19,500 tonnes of stone, locally sourced from a nearby […]
Staffordshire: Chetwynd Bridge funding bid endorsed by county councillors
A funding bid for a historic bridge in Staffordshire has been endorsed by councillors. The county council\s Cabinet has approved the submission of Chetwynd Bridge to the Government’s Structure’s Fund, and what must be done to deliver the scheme if the bid is successful. Chetwynd Bridge is the largest cast-iron bridge built before 1830 that […]
Traffic signals damaged in wave of East Sussex vandalism
East Sussex Highways has reported that 17 traffic signal sites across the county, mainly in the Eastbourne area, have recently been deliberately damaged. “This vandalism is dangerous and puts the safety of everyone using our roads at risk,” the company wrote on LinkedIn. “Traffic signals play a vital role in helping vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists […]
HCLTech launches NVIDIA-powered Verification and Validation solution
Global technology company HCLTech has launched its AI-powered Verification and Validation (V&V) offering, powered by NVIDIA’s simulation stack, agentic capabilities and open model strategy. Designed for automotive vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, the offering combines agentic AI, physical AI-powered simulation and intelligent orchestration to help automate elements of vehicle software validation workflows and accelerate […]
Government releases extra £220 million for pothole repairs
Nearly 7,000 miles of road resurfacing will be completed this year, according to new figures, as the government looks to give drivers more breathing space and help with the cost of living. Figures from local councils shows over 10% more resurfacing than took place last year as data also shows that councils are starting to properly […]
2027 ITS World Congress opens call for contributions
ERTICO – ITS Europe has announced the opening of submissions for the Technical Programme at the 33rd ITS World Congress in Birmingham, UK, inviting researchers, academics, transport professionals, policymakers, and industry experts from around the world to share their expertise, research findings and experience. Taking place from 25-29 October 2027, the Congress marks the perfect […]
West Midlands Mayor backs smaller bus companies in latest step to bring network under public control
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has invited small and local bus operators to bid for individual bus routes as the region takes its next step towards bringing the network back under public control. To enable smaller bus companies to compete alongside big providers, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has designed a series of […]