Valerann bringing AI crash detection technology to Peru
British data analytics company Valerann has introduced its Lanternn AI and advanced data analytics solution to a motorway in Peru. To improve road safety and road management, the LIMA EXPRESA, which a VINCI Highways company and the concessionaire of the Vía de Evitamiento and the Línea Amarilla express road, has announced the successful deployment of […]
1,800 drivers caught in six hours on busy road in Devon
Police have issued a plea to motorists to slow down on a busy section of road in South Devon after more than 1,800 drivers were caught exceeding the speed limit on a 40mph stretch of the A380 Torbay Link Road in just over six hours of speed monitoring. That’s one every 12 seconds. During the […]
TfL and London Councils progress plans to further improve lorry safety in London
Transport for London and London Councils are moving forward with plans to improve road safety in London by making changes to London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) based HGV safety permit scheme, following a decision made by London Councils Transport and Environment Committee. Under previously agreed arrangements, from 28 October 2024, HGVs over 12 tonnes will […]
Nota AI highlights how technology can reduce Vulnerable Road User risk
The South Korean traffic solutions company Nota AI, which specialises in using Artificial Intelligence to better manage road safety, will explain to delegates at the ITS European Congress in Lisbon next week how technology can be used to reduce vulnerable road user related accident risks. The Seoul-based start-up has pioneered an AI safe crossing solution […]
Yunex Traffic partners with Notify to drive a positive safety culture
Yunex Traffic, a global leader in intelligent transport systems, has partnered with Newcastle based Notify Technology to integrate a smart health and safety management platform. Yunex Traffic is working to create smarter, safer and more sustainable cities, through next generation traffic management systems. From smart intersections and tunnels to road-user charging, Yunex Traffic provides innovative […]
UK-first innovation set to revolutionise road marking sector
WJ Group has launched a groundbreaking innovation called ThermoPrint, which is set to revolutionise the road marking sector and save lives. Its new technology eliminates the need for the century-old practice of applying thermoplastic road markings by hand, using an automated machine with advanced application equipment. Traditionally, the process of laying thermoplastic road markings such as letters, numbers, […]
How can using field management software increase customer confidence?
Adopting field management software can bring many benefits to businesses in construction, highways, rail and landscaping. Systems such as Re-flow come equipped with many powerful features that aim to unite and streamline major operational processes including job creation and scheduling, asset management, reporting and HSE management. It’s been proven that aside from increasing efficiency and […]
TfL launches new challenge to find innovative ways of making roads safer and more efficient
Transport for London has launched a major new innovation challenge, RoadLab 2.0, looking to work with the private sector to develop new ways of tackling some of the issues caused by roadworks for construction and utilities work. The programme is being funded by TfL’s Lane Rental Scheme, which charges utility companies and TfL contractors for digging […]
Road safety discussed with four leading experts on this week’s Highways Voices
Given it’s Road Safety Week, it’s the right week to hear from four leading experts about their thoughts on how we can reduce the number of collisions on our roads. In this discussion, recorded in the keynote session of Highways UK, you’ll hear from: Neil Greig, Policy & Research Director, Institute of Advanced Motorists Mike […]
Clearview announces video analytics solution
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has announced it’s launching a new video analytics software platform to deliver comprehensive count and classification services from a standard CCTV image. Speaking at the Transport Technology Forum Autumn Update meeting in Manchester, the company’s Head of Urban and Rural, Pete Cattell (pictured) showed an example of the […]
