No change in proportion of “red” roads but “amber” numbers increase
The proportion of roads in England that should have been considered for maintenance is largely unchanged from the previous year, according to the latest Government figures looking at road conditions. Statistics to March 2024 do, though, show increases have been seen in the last f years for both ‘A’ roads and ‘B’ and ‘C’ roads. […]
Focussing on delivering transport for humans on this week’s Highways Voices
What if you could dramatically improve travel experiences and reduce traffic issues without spending billions on new infrastructure? In this episode of Highways Voices, we revisit a chat with behavioural scientist Rory Sutherland, author of the book Transport for Humans – Are We Nearly There Yet, exploring how psychology and better information, and not just […]
Stansted Airport introducing ANPR-supported barrier free system at forecourt drop off area
London Stansted Airport is introducing a new barrierless system for vehicles dropping off passengers at its Express Set Down area as part of a £1.1bn transformation programme. The new technology will be managed through Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems like that already in use at the Dartford Crossing and will come into operation in late […]
LGTAG and IHE extend partnership
The Local Government Technical Advisers Group has announced it’s extended its partnership with theInstitute of Highways Engineers (IHE). In June 2023 our then President, Amanda Richards signed the first Memorandum of Understanding with the IHE. 2024-25 President, Sean Rooney, has now agreed a further extension and renewed the IHE PDP partner certificate. In the past […]
£1.6m reconstruction of major road in Tamworth completes
A £1.6 million carriageway reconstruction project in Tamworth has been completed, marking the successful delivery of a key milestone in Staffordshire County Council’s highways improvement program. Crews have fully resurfaced the C03070 Coton Lane, spanning from the junction of the A513 Comberford Road to the southern junction of Fontenaye Road. This major project, which began […]
ERTICO reminds participants of 10 January Seville deadline
The organisers of next year’s ITS European Congress in Seville are reminding companies and individuals that the call for contributions under the theme ‘Clean, resilient and connected mobility’ closes on 10 January. ERTICO – ITS Europe says the event unites visionary leaders from mobility, technology, and policy to drive groundbreaking innovations and advance Europe’s most ambitious mobility […]
HERE Technologies highlights AI-powered mapping and software-defined vehicle innovations
Digital mapping and location technology, HERE says it’ll be showcasing the company’s latest innovations at January’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, following a year of robust business growth, customer successes and technology advancements. HERE will showcase various customers and cutting-edge technologies at CES 2025, including: HERE Sets Industry Standard in 2024 HERE enters CES […]
Mobile App parking payments overtake cash in Harrogate
New data reveals that more drivers now opt to pay for parking through the AppyParking app rather than cash in the town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire. This transformation in parking behaviour is a result of the town’s smart parking initiative, which began in 2019 with the installation of city-wide parking sensors and the introduction […]
Acusensus boss says initial automated impaired driving identification trial “encouraging”
The UK General Manager of road safety technology company Acusensus has hailed the initial results from a trial of technology to detect road use and behaviour consistent with drivers who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Devon and Cornwall Police is trialling the technology over the Christmas period. It uses AI-powered cameras […]
Edinburgh-Fife driverless bus trial to end next year
The autonomous bus service crossing the Firth of Forth between Fife and Edinburgh will end next year, with operator Stagecoach blaming low passenger numbers. Stagecoach has announced its 14-mile AB1 route tover Forth Road Bridge will terminate in February 2025. The Courier Newspaper quotes the bus operator as saying “passenger numbers have been too low […]
