Acusensus AI camera tech highlighted on national TV
Road safety technology company Acusensus’s “Heads Up” distracted and impaired driving technology has been featured to a mainstream audience on the BBC’s Crimewatch Live television show. Devon and Cornwall Police’s Head of Road Safety, Adrian Leisk, told how the technology was used in a world-first trial to detect potential drink-drivers in the run-up to Christmas. […]
Paul Campion explains TRL’s major investment and what it means for the industry, customers and staff, on this week’s Highways Voices
“The company has a renewed lease of life, we can look forward to more activity, more impact, growth and a thriving and secure business for the employees in the business.” TRL’s CEO Paul Campion on Highways Voices with his explanation of a major investment in the UK’s transport research and innovation pioneer by Blandford Capital which […]
SWARCO awarded contract to upgrade traffic signage across Rutland
Intelligent traffic solution and technology business SWARCO UK & Ireland has signed a new agreement with Rutland County Council to install a series of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) across the county. Following an open and competitive tender process, Rutland County Council entered into a commercial contract with SWARCO to replace and install 68 bespoke VAS […]
Enforcement expert with nearly 20 years’ experience joins Jenoptik
Enforcement and ANPR camera technology provider Jenoptik has appointed David Aspinall, one of the industry’s most experienced automated enforcement experts, as Traffic Law Enforcement Business Manager. David Aspinall has worked for more than 18 years as a road safety engineer and business development professional, helping to implement hundreds of traffic law enforcement (TLE) systems across […]
Estonian and Finnish ITS Delegations Embark on Business Mission to the UK
ITS Estonia and ITS Finland are undertaking a joint business delegation visit to the UK, aimed at strengthening collaboration in the field of smart mobility and logistics. Taking place between 3 and 6 March, this mission will bring together key stakeholders from Estonia, Finland, and the UK to explore opportunities for innovation, partnerships, and business […]
Breedon announces record results
FTSE 250 construction materials group Breedon has announced record underlying results for the year ended 31 December 2024 and its latest US acquisition – Lionmark Construction Companies, for an enterprise value of US$238m. It says today’s acquisition of Lionmark is expected to more than double Breedon’s US turnover and be immediately earnings enhancing; in the […]
MPs drill down into disruption caused by street works
The Transport Committee is investigating the disruption caused by street works carried out by utility companies, in the first evidence session of its new inquiry. The AA, the Confederation of Passenger Transport and Transport for All are among the witnesses representing road users, with representatives including Street Works UK, the Internet Service Providers Association, and […]
Costain achieves leading standard for carbon management
Infrastructure solutions company Costain has achieved verification to PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Management in Infrastructure and Built Environment with the British Standards Institution (BSI). BSI’s PAS 2080 is the leading standard for carbon management in infrastructure and applies to new projects or programs of work, as well as the management or retrofit of existing assets and […]
ERTICO’s City Moonshot reveals insights on Electromobility and UAM in ‘Focus On’ report
The ERTICO City Moonshot initiative has reached a milestone, completing interviews with more than 215 cities and regions. Building on this, the project has released a Focus On report, highlighting two key emerging trends: Electromobility and Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The report aims to inspire, engage, and empower cities and regions to embrace these transformative developments, paving the way […]
TRL secures major investment
The UK’s transport research and innovation pioneer since 1933, TRL, has received a major injection of investment through UK-based mid-market financial body Blandford Capital. Established as a government research department before being privatised 29 years ago, TRL now enters what it calls its third phase of evolution, with this transformation is being driven by a […]