Clearview chosen to present road studs safety solution at ITS Global Summit in Melbourne
Highways and Transport Solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has been invited to present at the prestigious ITS Australia Global Summit in Melbourne later this month. Thousands of delegates from around the world will meet in the Australian city to discuss the latest in technology that makes transport more efficient, cleaner and safer. Clearview’s Head of Product […]
Motoring payment innovator laments lack of awareness of NPP
A new report suggests local authorities are unaware of potentially revolutionary changes to parking payments in the UK. The Local Government Information Unit report “Parking Strategies and Innovation” explores the topic of parking strategies and if and how councils are preparing for forthcoming innovations and new developments to parking infrastructure. It found that the majority […]
Reading consults on on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy
Plans to create an infrastructure of charging points for electric vehicles in Reading to encourage more EV use, reduce emissions and create a healthier borough, are now available to comment on. The Council’s draft Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, or EVCI, Strategy has been published at https://consult.reading.gov.uk/dens/evcistrategy and residents and businesses can respond. An estimated 20 per cent […]
Mercedes-Benz and Boston use connected technology to help improve uneven roads
Mercedes-Benz USA’s Urban Mobility Solutions division is working to use sensors within vehicles to identify the causes of uneven roads. Its teaming up with the Boston’s Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics and Citywide Analytics Team to use an advanced algorithm to process vehicle data and use it for infrastructure analytics. Participating MBUSA vehicles collect […]
TTF oversees industry collaboration on in-vehicle signage
The Transport Technology Forum’s Connected Vehicle Working Group is taking on a new role leading knowledge-sharing among a range of different projects delivering the latest in in-vehicle signage. The Working Group’s new sub-group, led by connected vehicle expert Andy Graham of White Willow Consulting, is designed to ensure that those working on new solutions are […]
Kiely hails Innovation Festival win as a boost for road safety
Road surfacing and surface treatments company Kiely Bros says winning an award at the LCRIG Innovation Festival will speed up the implementation of a revolutionary surface solution across the UK. Kiely GlassMark won the Qualifying Innovator award in the Surfacing category at the event in Newark last month, winning funding and the chance to trial […]
Devon County Council introduces the A382 Carbon Negative Project
As part of ADEPT’s Live Labs 2 programme, Devon County Council’s Principal Engineer – Major Projects has given details of the county’s A382 Carbon Negative Project. Beth Lewis says the project, which falls within the theme of ‘Corridor and place-based decarbonisation’ got off to a busy start, with one of the first tasks to determine […]
New research suggests free-flow tolling cuts emissions by 75%
A new study by tolling technology company Emovis has found that their Free Flow Tolling system has successfully slashed CO2 emissions by 75%. This also led to a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions for heavy vehicles averaging 10 tonnes. Emovis operates some of the world’s busiest barrier-free tolling infrastructures in the United States, United Kingdom, […]
Traffic Group Signals enhances Active Channel Management
With the rise in radio usage for on-site communications, telemetry and automation, the frequencies in which temporary traffic signals operate are more congested than ever. Responding to the challenging radio environment at temporary traffic signal sites, Traffic Group Signals has further boosted the performance of its Active Channel Management (ACM) technology thanks to a series […]
Upgraded section of the A602 opens to traffic
The newly upgraded section of the A602 between Watton-at-Stone and Tonwell has opened to traffic. It brings the important link between the A1(M) at Stevenage and the A10 at Ware up to modern highway standards, reducing delays and improving journey times. The new section of road, which replaces the previous A602 carriageway, has been realigned […]