Rennicks celebrates 50 years of partnerships
Reaching 50 years gives us an opportunity to look back at how Rennicks has changed since 1976. But our story isn’t only about the products we’ve developed or the technologies we’ve embraced. It’s also about the relationships we’ve built along the way. Some of those relationships span decades, continuing through changes in businesses, people, products […]
Speed cameras introduced on A35 to improve safety in Devon villages
Average speed cameras will be installed in three Devon villages for the first time as part of a National Highways scheme to improve safety along the A35 between Honiton and Charmouth. In a bid to reduce the number and severity of collisions along the 14-mile section, cameras will be erected in the villages of Kilmington, […]
Garmin and Waze partner to improve cyclist visibility for motorists
Garmin has partnered with navigation app Waze to introduce a new feature designed to alert motorists to the presence of nearby cyclists, with the aim of improving road safety and encouraging safer sharing of road space. The collaboration will allow cyclists using compatible Garmin Edge devices with LiveTrack functionality to appear as moving icons on […]
Leeds: Construction work begins to improve safety and accessibility
Leeds City Council has announced that construction work is starting on the Westgate Connector scheme. The scheme, funded by £6 million from Active Travel England (ATE), and delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is designed to tackle longstanding issues along the route, including limited pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and high collision rates. The […]
Galliford Try appoints Matthew Mosley as new MD
Galliford Try Infrastructure has appointed Operations Director Matthew Mosley as is new Managing Director. Writing on LinkedIn, former Sisk Regional Director Mr Mosley said: “I’m delighted and incredibly proud to share that I have been appointed Managing Director of Galliford Try Infrastructure. “I am honoured to lead a business with a strong reputation for delivery […]
EV charging plans to give Staffordshire residents more choice and better value
Electric vehicle owners in Staffordshire could benefit from more accessible and convenient charging under a locally led £4.6 million programme shaped around residents’ needs. It would expand charging in car parks and community locations, while helping eligible residents without driveways access lower-cost home charging. This would use Staffordshire’s £4.588 million Government Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure […]
Lincolnshire: Planning application submitted for major Nettleham Roundabout improvements
A major step forward has been taken towards improving one of Lincolnshire’s busiest junctions, a planning application for the A46 Nettleham Roundabout improvement scheme now submitted. The proposed improvements would help reduce congestion and make journeys more reliable for people travelling between Lincoln, Nettleham and surrounding communities, while creating safer and more accessible facilities for […]
Norther Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure publishes Active Travel plan
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has set out how her Department intends to make walking, wheeling or cycling the easiest and most enjoyable travel choice for shorter journeys within our towns and cities. “Everyday Active Travel: The Urban Delivery Plan” outlines the Department’s plans to deliver improvements for pedestrians and cyclists within urban towns […]
Jet Plant Hire strengthens senior team with new Operations Director
Road planing specialists Jet Plant Hire has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of a new Operations Director as the company continues to grow. Colin Redmond has joined the board, bringing 22 years of experience in the highways and infrastructure sector, previously working at organisations including Breedon Group plc, one of Jet’s long-standing partners. […]
Australian road-safety innovator Haltivision is first adopter of Q-Free’s Intrada cloud ANPR technology
Australian road-safety technology company Haltivision has announced that it has become the first adopter of Q-Free’s new Intrada® Cloud automatic number plate recognition (ANPR/ALPR) technology. Haltivision has successfully integrated and tested the cloud-based service within its intelligent roadside technology platform. Rather than requiring ANPR processing to be performed on dedicated recognition hardware at each roadside […]