Police Scotland: Jenoptik speed camera installed on Aberdeenshire road
The B9077 at Durris House in Aberdeenshire will be the location for Police Scotland’s North Safety Cameras Units first Vector spot speed camera. The new Jenoptik Vector SR spot speed cameras are fully contained traffic enforcement system which differ from the more traditional fixed Gatso speed cameras. The cameras use tracking radar for spot speed […]
A third of advanced drivers support confiscation of mobile phones for offenders behind the wheel
Thirty four percent of advanced drivers in the UK would support the police confiscating a motorist’s mobile phone if offenders were caught using it illegally behind the wheel, according to new research published today by the UK’s leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. A survey of 2,437 IAM RoadSmart members* carried out in February 2024 […]
Volunteers plant 2,361 trees for a greener future in Moresby Hall
National Highways, in collaboration with Amey, A E Yates, and AC Landscapes, are celebrating a remarkable achievement after successfully planting 2,361 native trees along the A595 at Moresby. This initiative marked a significant step towards enhancing local biodiversity and mitigating environmental impact. The volunteer day brought together over 70 enthusiastic participants from various stakeholders, including […]
Flow Labs and Seattle DoT sign agreement to analyze intersection efficiency
Flow Labs, a transportation software technology leader specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) that makes roads cleaner, clearer and safer, announced an agreement with the Seattle DoT to deploy the company’s Traffic Signal Management platform across the city’s University District. Flow Labs’ Integrated Connected Vehicle Data (ICVD) Platform seamlessly integrates Seattle’s roadway infrastructure data, capturing high […]
Breedon continues its expansion plans
Breedon Group plc, a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland and the United States, has acquired Phoenix Surfacing Ltd (Phoenix), a leading independent, multi-disciplined surfacing contractor based in the Midlands, says Aggregates Business. The acquisition builds upon Breedon’s focus on expanding its Surfacing Solutions business. It follows the successful integration of […]
Reading’s active travel plans receive £500k boost
Reading Council has secured funding of £538,000 to develop plans to further improve cycling and pedestrian facilities. The award from the government agency Active Travel England will help the Council develop detailed designs for schemes at Sidmouth Street and Christchurch Green. The funding supports the Council’s aim to encourage cycling and walking in the borough […]
RAC welcomes Government decision to commission independent headlight glare study
The RAC has today welcomed a commitment from the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare, after research showed an overwhelming majority of drivers affected – as many as eight-in-10 – believe the problem is getting worse. Responding to a petition set up by a member of the public following campaigning on the […]
West Lothian: Funding issues see bus improvement project put on hold
Projects to improve local bus travel in West Lothian have been put on hold due to funding constraints. A report to the council’s Environment and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel has explained the local impact of Transport Scotland’s decision to pause their Bus Partnership Fund (BPF) for 2024/25. The Daily Record says that the […]
CAVForth: A driving force for safety
While self-driving cars and services are already operating in cities across the US and China, Scotland is believed to be the first country to launch autonomous buses to the public. The fleet of five full-sized buses, which each have a safety driver onboard, can carry up to 10,000 passengers per week on the 14-mile route […]
Oxford residents rage at ‘dystopian’ LTN cameras
Business- and home owners in Oxford have reacted negatively to the prospect of ‘dystopian’ cameras being installed at six LTNs across the city. The enforcement cameras will be added to six low-traffic neighbourhood closure points in the city, says This Is Oxfordshire. The ANPR cameras will enforce traffic restrictions while giving access to emergency services vehicles. Bollards […]