Protection for all with new PPE detection solution from Clearway Technology
Clearway Technology, with partner Loci-Labs, has developed a new automated AI powered edge and cloud-based PPE detection service which can be deployed with its range of rapidly deployable Technology Towers or via clients’ existing IP CCTV systems. The new system provides real-time detection and notification to Clearway’s cloud-based analytics platform which can provide statistics, automated […]
New DfT funded ADEPT Live Labs 2 programme opens today
With the publication of a new prospectus, ADEPT (the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport) has opened its three-year £30m programme ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK. Funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), ADEPT’s new Live Labs 2 prospectus sets out how the new programme aims to […]
Gaist and Aisin: mobility leaders collaborate on cutting-edge road safety solution
The safety of highways across Europe is set to significantly improve following a tie-up between Gaist and Aisin which will combine their advanced technology and data to target potential road defects. Aisin, part of the Toyota Group, has developed technology branded RoadTrace™ which is able to detect unusual driving patterns directly from vehicles on the […]
Stagecoach becomes the first UK bus operator to complete a national roll-out of new bridge alert technology
Stagecoach, the UK’s biggest bus operator, has announced the successful completion of one of its key safety enhancement projects. In partnership with Greenroad, the bus operator is the first in the UK to roll out new low bridge detection functionality across its nationwide fleet of double decker buses, equating to more than 4000 of vehicles. […]
Resilient roads and flourishing communities
Christina Liassides of Gaist on the importance of utilising technology to deliver resilient roads. Well-maintained, resilient roads underpin flourishing local economies and communities. But those responsible for developing local highways strategies face multiple challenges: Constrained budgets, sustainability pressures, increasing customer expectations and the need to conform to the highest safety standards. Responding successfully to these […]
Dynniq UK formally rebranded as SWARCO UK & Ireland in significant integration milestone
Dynniq UK been renamed SWARCO UK & IRLEAND following the company’s acquisition last October and successful integration over the last six months. The business will continue to provide new and existing customers with its full product portfolio of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and solutions supported by its team of service engineers and 24/7 call centre […]
Clearway Group appoints Simon Waterfall as General Manager for its new Highways Division
The Clearway Group has announced the appointment of Simon Waterfall as General Manager (Highways), who will take overall responsibility for the company’s development in the highways sector. Mr Waterfall joins Clearway after spending the last few years with highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence where he held the position of Client Relationship Manager, focusing […]
Chief Scientific Adviser says technology is at the heart of transport
The Department for Transport’s Chief Scientific Adviser has told the Transport Technology Forum conference that technology is crucial in delivering the transport networks of the future. Professor Sarah Sharples joined the Department in July last year to provide independent challenge and support, making the connection between the work in the Department, industry, Local Authorities and […]
New trial to banish loud engines and exhausts on Britain’s noisiest streets
A search for Britain’s noisiest streets has been launched by the Department for Transport (DfT) with four areas across England and Wales set to trial new phase 2 technology to help stop rowdy motorists revving their engines unnecessarily or using illegal exhausts. Since the technology is in design phase, MPs are being invited to submit […]
Vaisala provides Volkswagen Group with global infotainment weather service to enhance driver safety and experience worldwide
Vaisala the global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurement, has announced the Volkswagen Group has integrated Vaisala’s weather intelligence into its infotainment systems. This relationship further demonstrates the commitment of the companies to incorporate innovative and proven solutions to optimize safe driving experiences, said the company. “As a market leader in automotive weather, we […]