Stagecoach East Engineer is Finalist for second prestigious national award
An Engineering Manager at Stagecoach East has completed a remarkable run of achievements by being named as a Finalist in a second prestigious national award for his work at the local operator. Peter Collins has now been named as a Finalist in the Society of Operations Engineers’ Safety & Resilience in Engineering Awards, for the […]
Greater Manchester to trial Acusensus cameras that automatically detect distracted drivers
Acusensus cameras which can automatically detect drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel or not wearing a seat belt are being trialled in Greater Manchester. The new ‘Heads Up’ technology from the Australian-based company captures footage of passing vehicles before the images are processed using artificial intelligence to detect potential offending drivers. Footage deemed to […]
New analysis reveals driver fatigue results in close to 60% increase in deaths and serious injuries
New figures released by National Highways show there are 59% more fatigue-related deaths and serious injuries on our motorways and major A roads in the summer than in other seasons. To combat this dangerous driving, National Highways has joined forces with Professor Steven Lockley, an expert in sleep and circadian rhythm research from the University […]
Clearview Intelligence joins forces with Road Safety GB to enhance road casualty reduction
Clearview Intelligence has strengthened its commitment to reducing deaths and injuries on the UK’s roads by becoming a corporate member of Road Safety GB. Road Safety GB is a leading national organisation which supports the work of road safety professionals both in local government and the private sector. It helps practitioners to develop their knowledge and skill […]
Reading Borough Council leads the way with traffic management innovation from Solar Gates UK
Reading Borough Council, known for its commitment to innovation and safety in traffic management, has successfully integrated the INSTABOOM Go system developed by Solar Gates UK into its Traffic Operations Department. This lightweight, solar-powered, remote-controlled Stop:Go solution promises to transform industry practices by significantly enhancing safety and efficiency. Traditional methods of traffic control at static […]
Transport Safety Officer wins regional award after issuing 875 warnings in a year
West Midlands transport safety officer Paul Wheatley has scooped a major award after becoming the scourge of troublemakers and a reassuring figure for thousands of commuters on the region’s trains, buses and trams. During 1,186 hours on the beat, the prolific patrolman helped more than 6,000 people last year covering a wide range of issues […]
Transport safety pilot launched by BCP Council as TSO’s hit the streets
Bus routes and travel interchanges across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to become safer places, with new Transport Safety Officers travelling across key routes on the bus network. Bus routes and travel interchanges across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) are set to become safer places, with new Transport Safety Officers (TSOs) travelling across key […]
More police forces join National Highways trial of Acusensus safety cameras
A trial of new mobile technology which can automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving is being extended, with police across the country taking part. Ten police forces will be using the kit from Australian company Acusensus, which is mounted to a vehicle or trailer and has […]
Roadworkers in Berkshire faced stabbing threats from motorists
Road operatives working at the California Cross junction in Finchampstead, have faced both verbal and physical assaults as they began roadworks last week. Workers received threats of being stabbed and punched, while another was deliberately struck by a car, Wokingham Borough Council has reported. A motorist threatened to stab a worker before speeding off while […]
Keeping roads safer daily by working tirelessly through the night
As Highway Care announces a major expansion of its operations team, Head of Operations, Mark Greenfield discusses the importance of ensuring barrier is correctly installed, on time and in the right location to enable maintenance projects to go ahead safely on schedule. Do you remember reading the Elves and the Shoemaker as a kid? Every […]