Two new School Streets launched in Leeds
Road safety officials in Leeds say more than 200 pupils in Leeds have become the latest local youngsters to benefit from a scheme that makes journeys to and from school safer, healthier and more enjoyable. School Streets aims to create a safer and more pleasant environment for children and families by restricting motorised traffic and […]
New study identifies “disconnect” between carbon plans and reality
New research from the Asphalt Industry Alliance and Local Council Roads Innovation Group suggest a disconnect between the net zero ambitions of local authority policy makers and the resources available to deliver on them. AIA Chair David Giles told the LCRIG Strictly Highways conference in Blackpool that its study found that nine out of ten […]
A5 dualling in Northern Ireland approved
Ministers at Stormont in Northern Ireland have approved the long-awaited A5 road upgrade project – including a full dual carriageway. The BBC reports total cost of the road upgrade will be about £1.2bn, with €600m (£500m) coming from the Irish government. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said that work on the project would begin in early […]
World’s first open online platform gives public a voice in safety of automated vehicles
WMG, at The University of Warwick, has launched the world’s first online platform that enables the public to influence the development of Automated Vehicle safety. Safety Pool™ Studio is a driving scenario creation platform for the public to design road scenarios based on their real-life experiences or expectations during the introduction of AVs. The […]
Causeway wins new contract in Texas
British-owned digital work zone and road management platform Causeway one.network has announced an agreement with the City of Arlington, Texas to use the company’s Traffic Management platform and Live Link mobile application to reduce congestion and improve safety across the city. The work will focus on the city’s huge sports and entertainment complex, home to […]
Jenoptik speed camera schemes planned for two major roads with history of safety concerns in Lancashire
Plans to install average speed cameras along two major roads in Lancashire which have a history of safety concerns are set to move forward, with the county council thanking residents coming forward in Burnley for helping make it happen. The two schemes – which cost a total of £2.1 million – will see Jenoptik’s SPECS […]
DfT official summarises Government transport aims
The Head of Local Highways Policy, Department for Transport has told the Local Council Roads Innovation Group’s Strictly Highways event that the government is focussed on improving the condition of local roads and approaching problems with a long-term preventative approach. Matthew Eglington gave the keynote address on the opening morning in Blackpool, and explained that […]
Assets. United – the one system approach to managing highway assets-on this week’s Highways Voices
What are the advantages of digitising your asset management? What impact can a digitised system have on councils and their communities? These were the topics on discussion on this week’s Highways News podcast in association with Brightly. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google PodcastsorPocket Castsand never miss an episode! The company’s campaign-Assets. United, […]
Driving for Better Business launches monthly Fleet Focus guides
The National Highways business engagement programme Driving for Better Business is launching a new range of free monthly resources for fleet managers to share with their drivers. The series starts with Vehicle Roadworthiness, to help managers, supervisors and everyone else involved to understand their responsibilities. “There are many vehicles on our roads that are simply […]
Exhibitors hail “pacemaker” JCT Traffic Signals Symposium, as product videos released
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham last month was more popular than ever, with more than 260 attendees, and over a third of them from the public sector or an industry association. Exhibitors praised the value of the event, with Chris Kettell of TRL commenting that he “Can’t think of another traffic event […]