Council hears how average speed cameras could halve the number of accidents
Average speed cameras installed along four roads in Warwickshire could reduce accidents by nearly half, the council has been told. The Stratford-upon-Avon Herald reports that the cameras have cost the county council more than £1m although it is hoped they can be used in different locations if they are found to be ineffective at any […]
CILT stresses driverless safety priority to Transport Select Committee
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport have appeared before the Transport Select Committee giving evidence on self-driving vehicles. Ian Wainwright FCILT, Chair of Freight and Logistics Policy Group at CILT(UK) responded to a call from government on matters concerning Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). Ian Wainwright FCILT, Chair of Freight and Logistics Policy Group […]
Driving for Better Business gives tips on dangerous goods transport
Simon Turner, Campaign Manager at Driving for Better Business has issued a blog post about ensuring safety for dangerous goods transport that we thought we’d share here on Highways News. Hauliers carrying dangerous goods or chemicals are usually very aware of their legal requirements – but it’s surprising how easily the basics can be missed. […]
New ITS (UK) Chief Executive Max Sugarman joins team
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association, ITS (UK), has welcomed its new Chief Executive. Max Sugarman “hits the ground running”, beginning his role by travelling to Dublin to meet fellow heads of National ITS Associations at a meeting of the ITS Nationals body. Over the next few weeks, he’ll be introducing himself and getting […]
Welsh Government considering ideas to reduce congestion after Menai Bridge closure
The Welsh Government is working on a range of measures to reduce congestion between Anglesey and the mainland caused by the closure of one of the main two crossings. The Menai Bridge was closed last month after engineers identified structural issues. Additional rail stops, free train travel for students and extra bus services have already […]
In-road EV charging to be trialled in Michigan
Officials at Michigan’s Department of Transportation in the US are planning to embed technology in the road that can charge electric vehicles while they’re being driven. The website Fast Company reports that the wireless system will be the first American test of inductive charging on public roadways. “We’re the auto capital. We continue to push […]
Seatbelt, speed and phone camera catches 2,000 in a week
More than 2,000 people in Devon and Cornwall have been caught speeding, using mobile phones while driving and not wearing seatbelts – in just one week. The Vision Zero South West road safety partnership has released the figures following a week of action to mark the national Brake Road Safety week. Throughout the week (Nov […]
Gaist webinar asks ‘Artificial Intelligence or Magic – You Decide’
The use of Artificial Intelligence is described as (in turn) the saviour and the downfall of industries as diverse as healthcare, finance and transport – heralding a brave new world in which everyday tasks are performed for us by machines. The puzzle of real-world Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in the short- and medium-term is hard […]
M42 scheme reaches 500,000 hours without a worker losing time through injury
More than 500,000 work hours have been clocked up without any of the 250-strong workforce on the M42 junction 6 improvements scheme taking time off through injury thanks to strict safety measures on site. An LTI is when someone has to take time off work as a result of a workplace incident or accident and […]
Teledyne FLIR technology to improve World Cup pedestrian safety
With around a million football fans expected to visit the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the authorities there have installed hundreds of smart city centres in a bid to keep them safe. The World Cup takes place from 20 November to 18 December, and the presence of vast pedestrian numbers in one of Asia’s […]