National Highways using new research van to detect dangerous driving
New mobile technology capable of automatically detecting motorists who fail to wear a seatbelt or hold mobile phones at the wheel is being trialled in the UK for the first time under plans to boost road safety. A new van packed with detection equipment has hit England’s motorways and major A-roads as part of a […]
Carnell unveil Solar SafetyCam
Carnell have commissioned seven new SafetyCam vehicles which are greener, safer and more cost-effective. The multi-award-winning safety camera vans now feature solar panels on the roof, meaning they can operate without the engine running, leading to significant fuel and cost savings. This supports the National Highways net zero plan which has ambitions to cut emissions […]
Record number of entries for ITS (UK) Awards
More than fifty different people and projects have already been nominated for this year’s biggest ever ITS (UK) Awards – by far the most to have been entered since they were first held in 2006. There are a total of eleven prestigious awards being handed out by ITS (UK) President Steve Norris at the event […]
Truvelo “positions for market growth” with new sales appointment
Traffic enforcement and compliance company Truvelo has appointed Steve Townsend to head up Technical Sales in the UK. With over 30 years’ experience in the electronic security industry, Mr Townsend is tasked with capitalising upon the opportunities provided by the existing portfolio of class-leading products and services for criminal and civil enforcement. As an ANPR […]
TfL ask for more time to consider funding deal
Transport for London’s leaders have asked for more time to look at the detail of a long-term funding deal from central government. London’s financial paper City AM reports that late last Friday evening the Department for Transport sent the body a proposal which would bring to an end a series of “temporary bailouts and fraught […]
Lotus working on driverless project
Lotus Engineering and Swiss technology firm Iprova have announced a partnership which they say, for the first time, combines the latest AI-enabled way of creating breakthrough inventions with the ability to develop proof of concept, design and engineering of products based on them. They explain that, targeting the transportation sector in its widest sense – […]
Don’t underestimate the power of infrastructure businesses to deliver lasting social value, says Amey CEO
The CEO of Amey has emphasised the important role that infrastructure businesses can play in achieving the Government’s levelling up agenda. Speaking at the publication of Amey’s 2021 Social Impact report, Amanda Fisher, said: “Amey has built social value into everything we do. We recognise the combined challenges of levelling up and climate change means […]
Record £2.8 billion commercial benefits delivered through Crown Commercial Service agreements
Almost £3 billion in commercial benefits have been achieved for public sector organisations through use of Crown Commercial Service agreements, delivering what the Government says is record value for taxpayers. CCS agreements provide public sector bodies with a choice of suppliers who offer the best value, leveraging the scale of public sector demand to secure […]
SWARCO Traffic delivers new parking guidance solution for Ipswich Borough Council
Traffic technology specialist SWARCO Traffic has specified and installed a new parking guidance and management solution to reduce congestion and improve the driver experience throughout Ipswich. Ipswich has several public car parks throughout the town centre and by the waterfront that can become extremely busy, especially during peak times. However, during its Parking Strategy review, […]
Looking ahead to an autumn of events on Highways Voices
This last Highways Voices before the August break features a look ahead to three major events we’ll be covering this autumn. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! First, we chat to John Nightingale, organiser of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium about what’s in the event, who […]