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 […]
Mayor denies lower limits are slowing buses
London’s Mayor says the wide use of 20 mile per hour limits on roads across the capital is not slowing down average bus speeds, despite the fact that buses remain slightly slower than they were pre-pandemic. Harrow Online quotes a written answer in which he says it was “unlikely” that the rising number of 20mph […]
Council recognised for commitment to Active Travel
West Sussex County Council has been recognised by the Department for Transport (DfT), Active Travel England (ATE) and other industry bodies for its commitment to delivering more walking and cycling. Active Travel England, the government agency that works with local authorities to improve active travel, has awarded the county council Level 1 Capability status in […]
National Highways hails safety boost for A47
Work has got underway on improvements to the A47 designed to cut road traffic collisions as National Highways works to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the strategic road network. The safety scheme features the installation of 20 new average speed safety cameras and associated signage along the A47 between Peterborough […]
Oxfordshire launches bus improvement consultation
Residents, businesses and visitors to Banbury are being invited to share their views on improvements to bus journey time and reliability proposed for the Cherwell Street area of the town. Oxfordshire County Council has been awarded government funding to redesign Cherwell Street and the area between the George Street and Bridge Street junctions. The Council […]
Latest TRL webinar: Unlocking Micromobility: The Path to Better Regulation
TRL has announced the subject for the next in its knowledge-sharing webinar about Unlocking Micromobility: The Path to Better Regulation, which takes place on 3 April. The discussion will explore possible future paths to micromobility regulation in the UK and Europe, hearing from TRL experts George Beard and Ianto Guy and Mark Urbanowski of the […]
Businesses in Southwark enjoy a year of seamless deliveries thanks to Grid’s kerbside technology solution
Software solutions business Grid Smarter Cities is marking one year of delivering more efficient freight loading and unloading in a busy high street in London. The company’s Kerb® solution was introduced in February 2024 in Walworth Road in the London Borough of Southwark, London’s first scheme enabling freight drivers to book their kerbside loading slots […]
Dalkia tell us about the Road Tunnel Operators Forum, plus a new sound for Highways Voices
How do engineers manage complex overnight tunnel maintenance and infrastructure upgrade projects while ensuring roads are operational by morning? For decision makers in the highway industry, tunnel maintenance presents unique challenges — limited access, strict timelines, and evolving technological demands. In this episode, we dive into the intricate world of tunnel operations with Chris Mayo, […]