ADEPT publishes tree guidance for local authorities
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has published the final closure report for their ‘Value of Trees Toolkit’. Commissioned by ADEPT and funded by the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, the Value of Trees project provides local authorities with guidance on tree planting to support climate change mitigation, resilience building and […]
National Highways trials new low carbon asphalt
National Highways is trialling a graphene-enhanced asphalt which could extend the lifespan of pavement on the strategic road network while reducing their carbon footprint. The surface incorporates a proprietary graphene-enhanced polymeric additive, called Gipave. Graphene is the strongest compound discovered (100-300 times stronger than steel) and acts as a reinforcement to the bitumen film surrounding […]
More details emerge of Rest and Be Thankful debris shelter plans
It’s reported engineers working on a debris shelter on the A83 through the Rest And Be Thankful are admitting it could take years to build. The Helensburgh Advertiser reports traffic is set to be diverted on to the Old Military Road during construction. The newspaper says a report to go before Argyll and Bute Council […]
Siemens carving out electric vehicle charging business
Siemens has announced the intention to carve out its eMobility business. The company bundled its eMobility charging activities in 2018 and subsequently organised it into a separate business unit in 2022. The carve out of Siemens eMobility, which the company says has a strong technological core and portfolio, will give the business “entrepreneurial freedom” to […]
Flow Labs launches new signal timing optimisation solution
AI transport software technology company Flow Labs has launched a new AI-powered signal optimisation platform, Optimus LT. Based on Flow Labs’ Optimus technology, the company says Optimus LT is a lighter, streamlined version providing corridor signal timing recommendations for agencies and engineering firms with limited budgets and limited access to high end data. The company […]
The UK Ambassador in the UAE talks building business in the region, and Birmingham ’27 gets its international launch on Highways Voices from Dubai
In the third of our special podcasts from the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai, we find out how British companies can get help to build new business in the UAE, and we hear more about the World Congress in three years’ time in Birmingham. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google PodcastsorPocket Castsand […]
Highways Voices – the UK Pavilion at the ITS World Congress “pitwalk”
The UK Pavilion at the ITS World Congress in Dubai features a number of innovative British SMEs, and on this special podcast we meet them all. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google PodcastsorPocket Casts and never miss an episode! Highways Voices host Paul Hutton has a “pitwalk” style chat with participants on the […]
Highways Voices reports from the ITS World Congress in Dubai
Join Highways Voices on the UK Pavilion at the 30th Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Dubai today for a quick tour around some of the big talking points at the global event. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! As 24,000 people are expected at the World […]
ITS Nationals network looks to expand beyond Europe
The network of national Intelligent Transport Systems associations is looking to add to its knowledge sharing network by inviting country associations beyond Europe to join. The comment was made at a breakfast event hosted on the UK Pavilion at the ITS World Congress in Dubai where the work of the 25-year old network was celebrated. […]
The world introduced to traditional British afternoon tea on UK Pavilion in Dubai
The Transport Technology Forum and Innovate UK have together shared afternoon tea to the multinational audience at the ITS World Congress in Dubai. The networking session took place on the first full day of the five-day event on the central stand in the exhibition hall, which is showcasing UK ITS and the work of stand […]