Seatbelt detection tech vital to “save people from themselves” says Acusensus boss
The UK manager of road safety technology company Acusensus, Geoff Collins, has described as “alarming” new research which found 43% of young car occupants who die in road crashes aren’t wearing a seatbelt, arguing this justifies authorities’ use of technology to police the problem. The AA Charitable Trust discovered three-in-ten young drivers aged 29 or […]
Grid Smarter Cities founder hails “landmark year” for the company
The founder of kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities has hailed 2024 as the year the company went from “lots of pilot projects” to “actually making a difference at the kerbside”. Neil Herron (pictured) has pointed to a number of schemes delivered through the year, with six Local Authorities in London. Its Kerb® product allows […]
Questioning the safety and transport value of escooters on this week’s Highways Voices
As decision-makers in the highway and travel technology sectors face mounting pressure to innovate sustainable transport options, this week’s episode of Highways Voices dives into the rise of electric scooters, exploring whether they truly align with safety, environmental, and efficiency goals—or if they’re adding to the chaos. Mail on Sunday newspaper columnist Peter Hitchens really […]
London “leading the way” in traffic management technology as it takes on “most congested” tag
One of the UK’s leading transport technology entrepreneurs is highlighting London’s constant embracing of innovation to reduce traffic congestion, as new figures suggest the city’s drivers sit in congestion for more than a hundred hours each every year. The latest INRIX traffic scorecard found London to be Europe’s most congested city, with, on average, each […]
Ohmio mapping Milton Keynes ahead of driverless shuttle service launch
Advanced mapping is taking place in Milton Keynes city centre ahead of a new trial of autonomous shuttles. The Street Connected and Autonomous Vehicles project is led by Milton Keynes City Council and Smart City Consultancy with other partners. In the trial, fully accessible autonomous vehicles will carry up to eight passengers around the city […]
RAC finds excessive speeding now commonplace on UK roads
Eight-in-10 (81%) drivers say they regularly see people ‘excessively speeding’ on all types of roads, new data from the RAC reveals. While 82% report noticing other drivers breaking the limit excessively on motorways and high-speed dual carriageways, 80% say it is also a common occurrence on 30mph or 20mph roads. The RAC says the danger […]
AtkinsRéalis makes two appointments in Transportation division for UK and Ireland
Engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis has made two appointments in its Transportation division in the UK and Ireland, which it says further strengthens the company’s deep level of expertise in the industry. Emma Porter has been appointed as Practice Director for Transport Advisory & Consultancy and Alejandro Moreno as Market Director for Rail and […]
Scotland announces national speed management review consultation
A series of in person engagement events has been announced as part of the consultation on proposed changes to speed limits in Scotland. The National Speed Management Review seeks to ensure speed limits in Scotland are appropriate and contribute to reducing injury and death on our roads. It invites feedback on proposals to lower the […]
Road Safety Trust publishes new road markings toolkit to improve motorcycling safety
A new toolkit, designed to improve motorcycle safety, is now available for road authorities across the UK and beyond. Funded by The Road Safety Trust, the innovative Project PRIME has improved motorcycle safety in Scotland, where specially designed road markings at 22 trial sites led to improvements in rider behaviour and safety on left-hand bends. Key findings […]
Pothole payouts in London total £2m in three years
New figures uncovered by the BBC show more than £2m has been paid out in pothole compensation claims by Transport for London in the last three years. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show TfL awarded £1.7m in 2022-23, compared to £310,000 the previous year. It adds just £85,000 was allocated last year. […]