Messagemaker Displays releases new urban speed limit repeater sign
LED traffic sign maker Messagemaker Displays has released a new the Urban Speed Limit Repeater Sign in reaction to legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph in Wales. Wales is the first UK nation to make this switch, which is due to be […]
PACTS wins international road safety award
The independent Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has been presented with a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in recognition of its innovative research into the safety of private e-scooters in the UK. Authorised rental schemes, involving 23,000 e-scooters in 31 areas, have operated in England since July 2020. These trials were supposed to […]
A review of ’22 on this week’s Highways Voices
As 2023 draws to a close, the final Highways Voices of the year hears Highways News co-owners Adrian Tatum and Paul Hutton discuss some of the key topics covered on the site through the year. In this 25 minute chat they discuss industry funding, and how maintenance contracts seem to be a lot more focused […]
TfL celebrates a decade of contactless payment on London’s buses
Transport for London is marking ten years since contactless payment using a bank card was first introduced as a new way to pay on London’s buses, making it easier and more convenient for millions of customers. The system, which evolved from TfL’s successful Oyster card system and was developed in partnership with the wider banking […]
Academic hails Nota’s AI intersection solution
A leading researcher into the use of artificial intelligence solutions in traffic is hailing a new solution which uses AI to deliver advanced signal control and safe crossing solutions. Professor at Korea’s Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Hwasoo Yeo, is praising Nota AI (Nota Incorporated)’s new vision analysis technique called AI Camera. This artificial […]
PTV Group buys route planning software company Conundra
International mobility and logistics software company PTV Group has announced the integration of the Belgian route planning software provider Conundra into its global logistics portfolio. It says by joining forces with Conundra, PTV is pursuing its global consolidation course and further strengthening its logistics offering. Combining Conundra’s state-of-the-art Software as a Service product with PTV’s […]
ITS Global Summit details released
With the likelihood that the 2023 ITS World Congress in China will be online only for international visitors, ITS Australia has given more details of its Global Summit next August which will aim to provide a face-to-face event in the Asia Pacific Region to which UK and European guests are welcome. “The ITS Australia Global […]
Sheffield City Council appoints Shire Leasing to administer up to £28m funding to businesses
The financial assistance scheme to support motorists impacted by the upcoming Sheffield Clean Air Zone is now open for applications from eligible businesses. Sheffield City Council has appointed Shire Leasing PLC, an independent funder, to deliver the scheme which will help businesses reduce the cost of replacing non-compliant vehicles. Sheffield City Council has secured £28m […]
ERTICO and IRF strategic partnership kicks off
After ERTICO – ITS Europe and the International Road Federation established a strategic partnership to foster safer, more efficient and more sustainable transport and mobility earlier this year, the two associations have met to discuss the next steps and future priorities. The meeting, involving Susanna Zammataro, Director General at IRF (pictured, right) and Anouar Benazzouz, […]
Average speed cameras to go live in north west Coventry
Coventry City Council has announced more average speed enforcement cameras will start operating in the city in the coming weeks. Equipment from enforcement firm Jenoptik has been installed on lamp columns along Tamworth Road which will be able to measure the average speed of motorists. The speed cameras will register the average speed of drivers […]