TRL Software and Experion Technologies Form Joint Venture TRL Technologies India
TRL Software and Experion Technologies have entered into a joint venture to form TRL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. Headquartered in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, the partnership brings over one hundred years of transport research expertise to Indian roadways and will support the country in future-proofing its road systems using local talent and the best of international […]
National Highways issues fuel warning as next phase of breakdowns campaign launches
Drivers are being urged to make sure they have enough fuel for their journey before heading out on England’s busiest roads to reduce the risk of unnecessary breakdowns. With thousands of breakdowns each year due to vehicles running out fuel, National Highways is reminding road users to be aware of this and take no chances […]
Survey finds positive attitudes to AVs among younger demographic
A new study looking at the attitudes towards the use of autonomous vehicles has found people aged 18-24 are broadly positive about the concept of autonomous vehicles. Herriot Watt University talked to ride-hailing users who live in the United Kingdom, which it believes is the most frequent users of application-based taxi services, and they are […]
Survey suggests drivers care less about environment than features when buying electric cars
A major survey of car buyers in the Unites States suggests that people choose to buy an Electric Vehicle for its convenience and driving experience, and not its emissions. EV maker Polestar has found that 55 percent of US drivers it surveyed purchase electric cars for in-vehicle technology, seamless connectivity and infotainment system offerings, which […]
Clearview Intelligence celebrates road stud award
Clearview Intelligence has been recognised for the quality of its ClickLite Active Road Stud solution, which can be installed within a metal shoe body. The award, in the Retroreflectivity category of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group Innovation Festival awards will lead to Clearview working with LCRIG to further develop the stud. It mechanically locks […]
Support sought for Elgin bypass
A Council in the Scottish Highlands is being asked to give its backing for a bypass around the town of Elgin, amid concerns about a commitment to road improvements in the area. Councillors in Moray are raising concerns with the Scottish Government over slow progress on dualling the A96. The Press and Journal newspaper reports […]
Man arrested for mooning speed camera acquitted in court
A terminally ill man who was arrested by six officers for bearing his backside at a mobile speed camera in Worcestershire has been found not guilty of a public order offence. Darrell Meekcom, who has multiple system atrophy, heart disease, kidney failure and Parkinsons mooned at the van in Kidderminster in November. His wife published […]
Teletrac Navman in new safety initiative
Global telematics technology company Teletrac Navman has joined forces with Driving for Better Business – a government-backed National Highways scheme to improve awareness of work-related road risk, employers’ duty of care and employees’ responsibilities. They say that, by becoming delivery partners, Teletrac Navman and Driving for Better Business will work together to help create and […]
Local Authorities flocking to JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
The number of people booking a delegate place at this year’s popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium is running significantly ahead of previous years, as the intelligent transport systems industry looks forward to the biggest JCT event ever. Already 16 local authorities have already signed up to be at the two-day knowledge sharing Symposium, which is […]
Messagemaker Displays installs speed signs to support safer routes to Welsh schools
Messagemaker Displays has supplied its remotely programmable Vehicle Activated Speed signs to help deliver safer routes to schools across Wales. Working with infrastructure and traffic management specialist ERH Communications, it is using its data capture capabilities and flexibility to display reduced speed limits when required. In 2015 the Welsh Government announced a new policy to […]