Scottish Government “failing in 7 out of 10” sustainability commitments
Transform Scotlands new report ‘In Reverse’, published yesterday, finds that the Scottish Government has failed to meet 7 out of 10 key commitments made over the past five years to invest in, and prioritise, sustainable transport. In Reverse reviews whether 10 crucial sustainable transport commitments made in recent years are being met. “We found that only 3 of the […]
TRL wins contract with Ulaanbaatar to implement advanced Road Crash Data Management System
TRL has won a contract with the Governor’s office of Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, to develop and implement a cutting-edge Road Crash Data Management System. This initiative marks a significant step forward in delivering Mongolia’s road safety strategy to enhance road safety for Ulaanbaatar’s 1.6 million residents. The 24-month project will see TRL […]
Cormac and Cornwall Wildlife Trust enter charity partnership
Civil engineering, highway, and environmental services provider Cormac has formed a charity partnership with Cornwall Wildlife Trust. The collaboration emphasises the strong alignment between Cormac’s activities and the Trust’s mission to conserve Cornwall’s natural ecosystems and wildlife. Cornwall Wildlife Trust has been dedicated to protecting the county’s wildlife and habitats for more than six decades, […]
A34: Smart sensor trial to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians begins
Transport for West Midlands and Solihull Council are trialling smart sensor technology on the A34 in Solihull with the aim of making busy crossings safer for cyclists and pedestrians. The innovative technology from VivaCity has been installed at a toucan crossing near Blythe Valley on Stratford Road. The sensors detect cyclists 20-30m away from the […]
Experts have their say on the driverless future
Over six hundred experts in the driverless mobility space converged on San Diego to share progress and debate what the future should look like on our roads. The Automated Road Transportation Symposium leading companies deploying driverless vehicles laid out their latest progress and plans for expansion. Participants from overseas provided their unique viewpoints and rolled […]
Green Wave: Slovak Radio commemorates 15th anniversary of traffic news service
Sunday 1 September 2024 marked the 15th anniversary of the relaunch of Green Wave, the traffic news programme familiar to many drivers from Slovak Radio broadcasts. Green Wave is an original and professional traffic news service that is produced in-house. The team led by Luboš Kasala cooperates with professionals in the field of transport and […]
Children not wearing seat belts spotted by AI cameras in Devon and Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police have described it as ‘truly alarming’ that its Acusensus AI cameras have spotted 109 children not wearing seat belts, among over 2,000 people spotted committing that offence on the counties’ A-roads in July and August. Adrian Leisk, the head of road safety for Devon and Cornwall Police, has galled on the […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund announces Ready for the Future grant scheme
It’s not only children that are going “back to school” – highways and transport professionals can now also apply for funding to learn something new to add to their highways and transport expertise. Transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has launched a new grant scheme to help address significant skills gaps in the highways and […]
New bus service connecting Golders Green and Stamford Hill up and running
TfL’s new 310 bus service, is now operating between Golders Green and Stamford Hill. The introduction of the service follows a commitment made by the Mayor of London earlier this year in response to a longstanding request from residents, particularly in the local Jewish community, for a service to connect the neighbourhoods. This is the […]
Marlborough Highways win Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award
Marlborough Highways has announced that it has secured the coveted Gold Award in the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) Employer Recognition Scheme. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the company, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to the Armed Forces Community. As signatories of the AFC scheme since 2022, and Silver members since 2023, the increase to […]