Neology hires former Cubic exec as new CEO
The smart cities and safer communities innovator Neology has appointed Bradley H. Feldmann its new Chairman and CEO. Founder Francisco Martinez de Velasco will continue to serve as President. Mr Feldmann is a well-known leader across the transportation, defence, and security industries, mostly notably from his tenure at Cubic Corporation. Neology says his expertise and […]
Registrations open for ITS European Congress
Registrations for the 14th ITS European Congress in Toulouse from 30 May to 1 June are now open with an early bird discount rate available. Organisers ERTICO says this is a unique opportunity for the European ITS Community to come together, discuss and network to push forward innovation and deliver ‘Smart and Sustainable Mobility for […]
Software start-up Valerann raises $17m investment
The UK-based Israeli smart transportation startup Valerann has raised US$17 million (£12.6 million) in Series A funding. It says the investment will support the increasing demand for the company’s software product, Lanternn by Valerann, and will enable its implementation with multiple road operators in the UK, Europe and the Americas. Founded in 2016, Valerann has […]
RAC says “lives were saved” by people staying at home during Storm Eunice
Drivers have behaved responsibly during recent storms, by staying at home and only travelling if absolutely essential. The motoring club says breakdown volumes halved during Storm Eunice, suggesting people took weather warnings seriously. Those that did need help tended to be for flood-related reasons rather than the usual battery issues. Three people died due to […]
Preferred route for multi-million-pound upgrade to A46 Newark Bypass unveiled
National Highways has revealed its preferred route for a multi-million-pound scheme that will fill in the dual carriageway gap on the A46 trade corridor which connects the M5 with Humber Ports. The preferred route, called “Option 2 Modified”, incorporates suggestions from the local communities for the upgrade of the road in Nottinghamshire following an extensive […]
HSC urges industry to complete survey aimed at making Highways a Career of Choice
The Highways Sector Council is calling on professionals from across the highways sector to spend a few minutes filling in a survey designed to make highways a career of choice. It was launched by the Highways Sector Council Future Leaders Group earlier in the month, aiming to ensure the highways sector attracts skilled candidates from […]
Your guide to Crown Commercial Service procurement assistance and advice on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! “The Transport Technology and Associated Services Framework enables the public sector to procure transport technology, and products covering the suite of cameras, and lighting, parking systems, barriers and signs,” explains guest Randeep Singh of Crown Commercial Service on this week’s Highways […]
Scots workplace parking levy approved
The Scottish Government has passed a law to allow councils to charge workplaces that offer parking. The Conservatives and Labour in the Scottish Parliament opposed the idea, which means that workers could end up paying to park at work. Opponents had said it wasn’t the time to impose a charge, given companies are trying to […]
Demonstration planned against Arundel bypass
Campaigners against the chosen route for the Arundel Bypass in West Sussex are planning a march to County Hall in Chichester tomorrow (Thursday 24 February) to coincide with the council’s Communities, Highways, Environment and Scrutiny Committee meeting, when the County Council will decide its response to the proposal from National Highways. National Highways says a […]
SMMT issues seven point EV plan
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published a new seven-point plan to ensure every driver in Britain can benefit from an electric vehicle charging network that is affordable, available and accessible to all. The plan, designed to drive collaboration between government, industry and other stakeholders, calls for mandated targets for infrastructure rollout, backed by an independent […]