Traffic Signal improvement funding proved to have benefitted traffic flows
The Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds has heard how analysis of movements of vehicles by traffic data company INRIX has proved that improvements to junctions made thanks to a Department for Transport grant has shown delays have been halved on a junction in Hertfordshire. In 2021, 39 transport authorities received a £250,000 or £500,000 […]
Traffic managers – the DfT needs your help!
We all know that the revolution in traffic modelling and digital twins, the network-wide availability of real-time data and the opportunities that AI and connected data/infrastructure provide are changing the way the traffic management system operate. The Department for Transport is asking for the industry’s help to gather intelligence on the digital tools local authorities […]
A flavour of Day 1 of Highways UK
Thousands of our industry colleagues have gathered in Hall 1 of Birmingham’s NEC for Day 1 of the huge Highways UK event, and we’ve been gathering a flavour of the event on Highways Voices. These podcasts are brought to you thanks to the support of Re-flow, Kier Highways, Causeway Technologies, Navtech Radar and SWARCO. In today’s podcast we hear some of […]
HIGHWAYS NEWS EXCLUSIVE – Leading connected vehicle experts launch company to maximise eCall benefits
Four of the world’s most knowledgeable consultants in connected vehicles and traffic operations have launched a company to improve the use and benefits of the automated eCall safety systems built into almost every new car and van on our roads. eCall is a built-in safety feature which automatically activates in the event of a collision […]
TTF shares video of virtual road signs “untouched by human hand”
The Transport Technology Forum has shared one of the key moments of its conference last week – the video of infrastructure-to-vehicle technology showing that VMS, temporary VMS and traditional signs can be repeated in vehicle without the need for human intervention. The video explained a project delivered by HRS, KL Systems and White Willow Consulting […]
RAC Foundation publishes report into veteran connected car project
A report into the value of connected vehicles, including in-vehicle signage, has been published, highlighting the fact that three cars built at the start of the 20th century could be fitted with latest technology. The project, with the RAC Foundation and overseen by leading consultant Andy Graham of White Willow Consulting, saw the three vehicles […]
Highways Voices highlights and when things went wrong – yes, it’s the Christmas blooper edition
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! Back in January, Highways News created a new podcast series “Highways Voices”. Thousands of listeners later, we’re celebrating the end of the first year of programmes with a special highlights edition – and some examples of where things didn’t quite go […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund roads of the future winners announced
The winners of the first stage of the £150,000 2021 Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Competition have been revealed. Seven organisations were awarded £5,000 development grants, and will now have three months to develop their ideas in competition for the final grant of up to £150,000. The competition is being run by the The Trustees in […]
Average speed value, collaborations, fast deployment solutions and connectivity on today’s Highways Voices from Highways UK
As the UK’s premier exhibition and conference for the highways and transport industry continues in Birmingham, Highways Voices delivers its second podcast frpom the event. Join Paul Hutton today when he talks with Jenoptik about the value of average speed cameras in delivering road safety, cleaner air and even significant economic benefits. Highways Voices first […]
ITS expert questions future of MaaS
One of the UK’s leading transport technology experts says the transport community must reconsider all it’s been planning for Mobility as a Service and shared mobility in the light of the Coronavirus crisis. Andy Graham told the weekly webinar that there is a large question mark over the thought of sharing a vehicle in a […]