“We’re creating something special” – Birmingham 2027 advisory groups start planning
The committees working to deliver the best possible technical content and visitor experience at the 2027 ITS World Congress in Birmingham have begun their work, beginning to draw up their plans for the prestigious global event. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the Department for Transport, Department of Business and Trade, ITS UK and Visit Britain […]
Clearview Intelligence delivers safer active travel in Carnoustie
The highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has installed a new LIDAR-based active travel safety solution in a new project to improve safety and accessibility along a three-quarter mile (1.2km) stretch of National Cycle Network Route 1 at Carnoustie in the Scottish county of Angus. Partnering with Angus Council staff, Clearview developed a Pedestrian […]
New research finds eCall in over 99.5% of new cars
New analysis by Milton Keynes-based automotive research and consultancy firm SBD has found that over 99.5% of cars sold in the UK last years had eCall fitted, over 1.93 million cars plus many vans sold with eCall on board. SBD looked at sales of all major production brands to the end of 2024, and this shows […]
TTF Conference Exhibition sells out for fourth year in a row
The intelligent transport systems supply chain has once again shown its support for one of the premier industry events of the year, as the Transport Technology Forum Annual Conference returns to Nuneaton, with the exhibition space now filled with 26 companies for the three-day event. The Conference, from 6-8 May at the Leonardo Hotel at […]
Turning a great idea into reality – our first Highways Business podcast on Highways Voices
Ever wondered what it is like to start a business in the highways and transport sector and nearly fail several times before making a success of it? That is exactly what we will be talking about in today’s Highways Voices podcast, which see the launch of a new series – Highways Business. This series will […]
Grid Smarter Cities CEO joins logistics industry leaders in calling for recognition
The Chief Executive of kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities has joined leaders of the UK’s largest logistics and supply chain businesses in writing to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade calling on him to recognise logistics as a foundational sector in Industry Strategy, and to appoint Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells […]
New options considered for National Parking Platform
The Department for Transport says it is working with the parking industry to “explore options for taking forward delivery of a national [parking] platform”. The comments, reported in the Guardian Newspaper, follow suggestions the government is going to withdraw funding for the scheme with a minister seemingly blaming “the dire financial position Labour inherited from […]
smartmicro introduces new TOPGRD radar
Global traffic radar sensors and solutions company smartmicro has introduced a new radar for detection of a range of traffic scenarios. Called TOPGRD, the sensor can do the work of up to 32 in-road loops, with configurable detection zones. The company describes it as the radar is described as cost-effective with a compact form and […]
JCT Traffic Signals Symposium introduces new session specifically aimed at supporting local authorities
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium is introducing a new panel session to support local authorities looking for help in managing their road networks amid changing requirements. Nicknamed “Signallers’ Question Time” the session will invite leading experts to answer questions from the audience on signal-related issues. Emily Madsen from Staffordshire County Council (pictured) and consultants […]
Transport Scotland starts new consultation on dualling schemes
Transport Scotland has today launched a market consultation seeking the views of the construction industry and associated sectors to inform the A9 Dualling programme’s procurement approach to constructing the sections yet to be dualled between Perth and Inverness. The consultation is also seeking views on issues which will influence development of the procurement approach for […]