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 […]
Transport managers prioritising road safety in the summer months
Through the summer, Peter Millichap (pictured), Marketing Director at Teletrac Navman UK writes for Highways News on how transport managers can prioritise road safety. According to the Met Office the upcoming summer months will in fact see an increased chance of heatwaves across the UK, despite the age-old stereotype of wet British weather. As the […]
National Highways launches A64 consultation
National Highways has announced it is looking at a range of options to upgrade Hopgrove Junction and dual the carriageway of the A64 from Hopgrove Junction to Barton-le-Willows in North Yorkshire. It’s launched a consultation to hear people’s views and want to understand how the proposed options impact road users and the local community. The […]
Khan warns of big cuts to TfL
Transport for London is reported to still be planning big cuts despite a multi-billion-pound funding offer from government. ITV News reports mayor Sadiq Khan said officials needed more time to examine the proposals before deciding if the ‘managed decline’ of services could be halted. The Department for Transport announced late on Friday it had drawn […]
Former ITS America President nominated for key US Federal job
The White House has announced that President Biden has nominated former ITS America President and CEO Shailen Bhatt as Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Shailen Bhatt is currently Senior Vice President of Global Transportation Innovation and Alternative Delivery at AECOM. Bhatt previously served as the Executive Director of the Colorado […]
JCT Traffic Signals Symposium provisional programme published
The programme for the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium taking place in Nottingham this September is full of a range of high-level speakers from the public and private sectors. Taking place on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 September, the event kicks off with a keynote speech from Darren Capes of the Department for Transport talking […]