TTF Conference “a fantastic opportunity” to show off groundbreaking technology
The Sales Director for UK and Ireland at transport technology and intelligent mobility solutions provider Kapsch has told Highways News participation in last week’s Department-for-Transport-led Transport Technology Forum conference has really boosted his company’s profile in the UK. Tim Wray worked with consultancy AECOM to demonstrate how European C-Roads standards could be brought to the […]
AECOM to provide cost management services for National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland
AECOM has announced it has been awarded cost management appointments with both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), supporting the planning and delivery of major transport and mobility infrastructure of national significance across the country. Following a tender process, AECOM has been appointed to serve as the single source provider for […]
TomTom and AECOM partner to deliver enhanced global infrastructure planning and road traffic management
TomTom have announced a new global partnership with AECOM. Leveraging TomTom’s historic and real-time traffic measures, AECOM will enhance its mobility and infrastructure planning, transport modelling, and traffic systems management and operations on behalf of both public and private sector clients globally. Through the partnership, AECOM can integrate TomTom’s Traffic Stats, Origin Destination Analysis, Historic […]
AECOM appoints Steve Higham as MD for Transportation in Europe and India
AECOM has appointed Steve Higham as Managing Director for Transportation in Europe and India. Mr Higham will lead the company’s transportation business in the region, driving growth and strengthening AECOM’s position as a market leader in the transport sector. He also joins the regional Executive Leadership Team. A civil engineer with 28 years’ experience in […]
New figures show Acusensus AI cameras do affect driver behaviour
Road safety experts in Devon and Cornwall say cameras which use AI to detect mobile phone and seatbelt offences are having a positive effect on road user behaviour in the counties. The Acusensus ‘Heads-Up’ cameras have been used at different locations around the two counties over the past three years as part of ongoing trials […]
Additional infrastructure spending “welcome” says AECOM’s Whitehead
Richard Whitehead, chief executive (Europe and India) at AECOM, has welcomed the Comprehensive Spending Review set out by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. “Having focused on removing planning hurdles and emboldening devolved authorities in its first 12 months in power, this long-term funding cements the government’s pledge to accelerate the delivery of essential infrastructure and, in turn, […]
TTF “best ever” conference praised
The Transport Technology Forum’s 2025 Annual Conference has been praised for its “Inspired conversations, passion for breaking norms and innovative solutions.” The event in Leicestershire last week, sponsored by Clearview Intelligence, brought together local authorities, central government and the supply chain for two days of industry updates and informed debate along with a sizeable exhibition […]
Transport technology “to move from innovation to impact” over next five years
A group of highways industry leaders from both the private and public sector have agreed that transport technology must be delivered by a more joined up public sector over the next five years in order to maximise the benefits that can be delivered to the travelling public. In an AECOM-sponsored round-table discussion ahead of the […]
GRAHAM and AECOM appointed to deliver stage two of Didcot major infrastructure scheme
Oxfordshire County Council has officially entered into contracts with GRAHAM Construction Ltd and AECOM to deliver stage two of the Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure (HIF1) scheme. GRAHAM is undertaking the detailed design of the Culham river crossing and the Clifton Hampden bypass elements of the scheme while the detailed design of the Didcot […]
Clearview Intelligence re-signs as main TTF Conference sponsor for May’s event
The Transport Technology Forum has announced that highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has re-signed as the main sponsor for 2025’s TTF Conference, which returns to the Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire from 6-8 May. This popular event supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK brings together national government, local authorities, suppliers […]