VW offers augmented reality head up display
The car maker Volkswagen is promoting a solution it says merges the virtual and real worlds, saying it makes a head up display affordable to many customers. It says that it has decided to include its augmented reality head-up display in a high-selling volume model, continuing its strategy of offering high-tech features at affordable prices. […]
Apple’s value surges after driverless car plans revealed
Apple’s market value has risen by around $100 billion (£740 million) on news it has made a breakthrough in its development of its own next-generation car. Reuters has spoken to sources who told it that Apple is targetting 2024 to produce its own vehicle with “breakthrough battery technology”. It’s thought that the new batteries will […]
Charges possible over smart motorway death
A coroner is considering referring Highways England for possible corporate manslaughter charges over the death of a woman on a smart motorway. 62 year old Nargis Begum from Sheffield had broken down on a stretch of the M1 near Woodhall Services in September 2018 and was killed when another car crashed into hers while she […]
Highways England says A30 Cornwall upgrade to “step up a gear” in new year
Highways England’s work is set to step up on its A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade in the new year. The multi-million pound improvement scheme, given the green light by the Secretary of State for Transport earlier this year, will dual an 8.7-mile section of single carriageway and help to promote economic growth, improve journey […]
Stunning underwater roundabout opens
A new tunnel has opened in the Faroe Islands which includes the world’s first undersea roundabout. The seven mile Torshavn-Eysturoy Tunnel links the capital with a major fishing port cutting the driving time from more than an hour down to less than 15 minutes. The roundabout contains artwork by Faroese artist Trondur Patursson, featuring sculptures […]
New book details how travel information is gathered and disseminated
A new book has been published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology detailing an essential facet of Intelligent Transport Systems, offering an overview of three generations of traffic and travel information technology. The 330-page look at is co-edited by former ITS (UK) Chair Professor Alan Stevens and veteran consultant Paul Burton and incorporates chapters […]
Neology Strengthens European Management Team with Industry Veteran
Mobility services company Neology has announced Martin Gubby has joined it European management team bringing “more than 25 years of experience in the delivery and support of road user charging solutions”. Neology says that during his tenure at Transport for London Gubby was a critical member of its leadership team and that it will benefit […]
Spencer Group begins footpath project on Menai Bridge
Engineering company Spencer Group is about to begin work to replace footpath panels on one of the world’s most historic suspension bridges. A Spencer Group team will carry out major works to remove, replace and then resurface almost all of the footway panels on the approach spans on both sides of the iconic Grade I […]
Merry Christmas from Highways News
Friday 18 December marks the last midday briefing email digest of the year from Highways News. Owners Adrian Tatum, Paul Hutton and Ed Miller thank all our readers for supporting us during the site’s first year. And, as you’ll see in the video here, we have big plans for 2021. We will post key stories […]
WSP discusses creating safe road ecosystems
In the last in a series examining how intelligent transport systems can become part of the Vision Zero road-safety solution, former ITS (UK) chair, Ian Patey from Executive Member WSP explores the contribution of the physical space to the safe design and use of road transport systems. Read the full article here. (Graphic – WSP)