Hull: Signals upgrade taking place at key junction
SWARCO is upgrading traffic signals at the Ferensway and Anlaby Road in Hull this week on behalf of Hull City Council. The Council says that as part of its ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions across the city, the existing traffic signals will be replaced with LED lamps, significantly improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. The scheme is expected to take […]
From Policing to Python: One man’s experience of why apprenticeships matter for the future of highways on Highways Voices
It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and the next generation of our industry’s leaders provides the backdrop for this episode of Highways Voices, which focuses on the growing role apprenticeships can play in solving the highways and transport sector’s ongoing skills shortages. Today, host Paul Hutton speaks with Ben Harrison, an apprentice data scientist at National Highways, whose […]
ITS Nationals to seek new leader
The international network of national Intelligent Transport Systems associations, ITS Nationals, will be electing a new Chair this summer following the announcement that Donal Hodgins will step down at the end of his current term. “Regrettably, I will not be putting my name forward again,” Mr Hodgins said, explaining that the demands of the voluntary […]
Speed cameras: Data “proves they’re not there to scam motorists”
A leading UK expert on speed cameras and automated speed enforcement says latest figures showing a “dramatic” decrease in crashes at a camera site in Cornwall shows they work in making our roads safer. Timo Thornton, Traffic Law Enforcement Business Manager at enforcement provider Jenoptik was reacting to figures from Road Safety GB which show […]
Natural England hails “one front door” regulator approach for Lower Thames Crossing
The CEO of the Government’s statutory adviser for the natural environment, Natural England, has published a detailed blog post explaining how partnership working is helping to streamline development of the Lower Thames Crossing, so environmental protections and development goals are aligned rather than in conflict. In the post Marian Spain writes how early collaboration has enabled […]
REMINDER: TTF hosts webinar for Connected Vehicle Services suppliers
The Transport Technology Forum’s webinar outlining the new Connected Vehicle Services (CVS) Framework which will define the services that are expected to be provided to road users and operators in the future by harnessing vehicle and infrastructure data sets takes place on Monday. Consultation on the CVS Framework gives stakeholders from the public and private […]
TTF Live demonstrates “off the shelf” transport technology
This year’s Department for Transport-led Transport Technology Forum will feature a series of real-world demonstrations of transport technology that are available here-and-now to local authorities. The TTF Conference, from 16-18 March, is taking place for the third successive year at the Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire, but this year featuring technology actually working on nearby […]
John Wootton’s legacy: Inspiring the next generation of highways innovators on Highways Voices
How can today’s highways and transport technology leaders ensure the next generation has the skills, mindset, and support to tackle ageing infrastructure, funding pressures, and fast-moving transport technology? We’ll find out today on Highways Voices as we hear from a group of young professionals looking to the past, present and future at a memorial for […]
SWARCO UK & Ireland launches next generation traffic controller solution
Intelligent traffic solutions and technology business, SWARCO UK & Ireland, has launched its next generation traffic controller – the PTC3 Controller series – which it calls a future-ready platform designed to deliver smarter, safer and more efficient traffic network management. The company says: “Building on the trusted legacy of SWARCO’s PTC1 Controller, the new PTC3 series, which is fully TOPAS 2500B […]
Nick Harris: Report claims he quit “after boardroom row”
It’s being reported that the chief executive of National Highways, Nick Harris, resigned “after his relationship with the agency’s board broke down” over his handling of the issues around speed cameras on the motorway network leading to some incorrect fines being issued. Mr Harris announced on Thursday he was stepping down saying “this is the […]