NEMA-certified status achieved for AI-powered AGD650 stop-line detector
Extending its global status as one of the UK’s most successful manufacturers of ITS products, AGD has achieved NEMA certification for its best-selling AGD650 Stop-Line Detector. Imperative for customers in both the USA and Canada, the United States National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) testing is designed to assess the suitability of electrical equipment for use […]
James Smart joins Traffic Group Signals to elevate innovation and excellence in traffic management
With experience in the traffic management industry spanning more than 10 years, James Smart’s move to Traffic Group Signals marks a defining moment in his career. In the role of Control Systems Engineer, James’ primary focus is on designing new temporary traffic signalling schemes, using Traffic Group Signals’ ground-breaking software platform Signal Studio. Also integral to James’s […]
Bosch teams up with Microsoft to explore new frontiers with generative AI for safer roads
It’s a scenario that no driver ever wants to see: a ball rolling out into the road. The chances are it will be followed immediately by a child in hot pursuit, oblivious to any traffic. But while human drivers can assess this situation using their contextual knowledge, today’s assisted and automated driving systems still have […]
National Highways puts out £650 million roadside telecoms tender
National Highways, has started its search for a services providers to provide connectivity solutions between control rooms and roadside devices. The tender is worth £650 million and is part of the National Roads Telecommunications Services (NRTS) project. This currently provides services to over 30,000 end devices on over 3500kms of England’s motorways and major-A roads. The […]
Clearway introduces the latest solution in its innovative technology portfolio – inView Detect
Highways technology company Clearway has launched a powerful new solution for perimeter intrusion detection-inView Detect. inView Detect is an autonomous system utilising battery and solar power that facilitates rapid deployment, combined with simplistic set up and usage, to a wide variety of applications such as construction sites, vacant properties, land, plant and machinery, and areas […]
Exports Study shows positive future for UK intelligent transport industry
A new study into the export opportunities for the intelligent transport systems (ITS) sector has revealed an industry optimistic about future growth. The ITS Exports Study, delivered by Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the voice of the UK transport technology sector, and supported by the Transport Technology Forum, gathered views from over 100 ITS […]
HERE Technologies appoints Mike Nefkens as new CEO to guide world’s leading location platform
HERE, the leading location data and technology platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Nefkens as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 2, 2024. Mr. Nefkens brings a wealth of leadership and more than three decades of experience across technology, IT, software, cloud services, IOT, and automotive. He is the former […]
Search is on for new ways to tackle hazards on National Highways’ roads
Enterprising businesses and innovators with new ideas on how to manage hazards across National Highways’ roads network could receive up to £90,000 to develop their concepts. National Highways has today (8 November) launched a new innovation competition which will help to protect road users by better managing hazards on the country’s motorways and major A […]
Acusensus wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for distracted driving solution
The Australian AI road safety company Acusensus has won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for its ‘Heads-Up’ technology which spots drivers using mobile phones at the wheel, or vehicle occupants not wearing a seat belt. The prestigious awards, which have run for more than 30 years, are designed to give public recognition to […]
New £1.8 million competition launched to support innovative transport solutions
A new £1.8 million competition is opening to support the latest innovative transport solutions as the government seeks to grow the economy while looking at ways to decarbonise transport. The latest round of funding through the Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) competition has opened today (23 October 2023) and sees an increased available grant amount per […]
