EXCLUSIVE: Transport Minister reiterates that road safety strategy is guided by industry’s knowledge and experience
The Future of Roads Minister has pledged to publish the first national road safety strategy in more than a decade, saying safer roads underpin each of the government’s guiding missions. Speaking at a Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) event in Parliament, Lilian Greenwood (pictured) said the strategy will deliver “long awaited direction […]
Prince Michael gives Valerann his award for road safety
The advanced road traffic management solutions company Valerann has received the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2024 for the effective use of AI and advanced data analytics in road safety. Valerann received this from the Prince at a ceremony at the Savoy Hotel in London in recognition of its flagship data analytics platform, […]
Number of young drivers illegally using phones behind the wheel reaches eight-year-high
The proportion of young drivers illegally making and receiving phone calls behind the wheel without hands-free technology is at its highest rate in eight years – 21 years after it first became punishable by law – according to new data from the RAC. Figures from the RAC’s 2024 Report on Motoring show half (55%) of drivers under […]
Where it didn’t always go right – the Christmas blooper edition on Highways Voices
Today on Highways Voices you get to hear some of the bits we edited out of our podcasts through the year. You’ll hear when things don’t quite go right – from strange noises to coughing, mispronunciations to brain fades. And a man turns into a dalek. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket […]
GM ends robotaxi project to concentrate on driver assistance systems
General Motors has announced it’s cutting funding for its Cruise driverless taxi subsidiary. It says it plans to realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritise development of advanced driver assistance systems on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles. In a statement the company said GM will “build on the progress of Super Cruise”, which is […]
National Highways announces A38 Saltash Tunnel technology upgrade
National Highways has announced it will be undertaking a major modernisation upgrade of the A38 Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall. It says this represents a £25 million investment from National Highways to improve journeys and maintain the safe operation of the tunnel for many years to come. It explains these will help to keep everyone using […]
ITS America Awarded USDOT Contract for Research and Stakeholder Support Services
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America has announced it’s been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for Intelligent Transportation Systems Research and Stakeholder Support Services, supporting the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). The competitive contract is for a period of five years. The contract includes implementing services in ITS research programme management, stakeholder engagement, technical […]
AtkinsRéalis welcomes TfSE Transport Strategy consultation
Transport consultancy AtkinsRéalis has welcomed Transport for the South East opening consultation on its new Transport Strategy. This consultation sets out the Sub-national Transport Body’s vision for the region and highlights its plans to meet the challenges for transport posed by a changing economic, social and environmental landscape over the coming decades. To support the […]
More Jenoptik average speed cameras for major A roads in Cumbria and Lancashire
The A590 and A66 in Cumbria and the A585 in Lancashire are to get improvements designed to cut road traffic collisions as National Highways works to reduce killed and seriously injured casualty figures. Work on the first of the three projects – which all feature the installation of new Jenoptik average safety cameras and associated […]
Motorcycle safety scheme goes global
A prize-winning motorcycle safety project in Scotland will be shared with road safety partners around the globe. Project PRIME saw Transport Scotland work with the Road Safety Trust, BEAR Scotland and globally recognised expert Professor Alex Stedmon to create 22 trial sites across Scotland where new road markings were installed to improve the riding behaviour […]