Swarco in exclusive negotiations with French Lacroix to acquire the traffic technology business of Lacroix-City
The Executive Board of Austrian based traffic technology group SWARCO has announced that it is in exclusive negotiations with the listed French company LACROIX to acquire its traffic technology division, Lacroix-City, which consists of three companies. The companies manufacture signal heads, controllers, variable message signs and signs for passenger information and also supply software for […]
Sheffield’s new ‘Dutch Style’ West Bar Roundabout launches
Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are now able to get their first experience of Sheffield’s brand-new roundabout. Located at West Bar, in front of the Emergency Services Museum, the roundabout will give priority to pedestrians and cyclists, making it and easier for people to get around the city in an active way. The improvements are being […]
Wiltshire Council’s extra highways investment sees hundreds of road signs replaced across the county
As part of its £22m extra investment into improving Wiltshire’s highways, Wiltshire Council has installed and replaced almost 1,000 new road signs and posts across the county. Around 80% of the 960 new signs have already been installed during the past year, with the final 20% to be replaced over the coming months. The new […]
Q-Free wins largest Australian roadside tolling system contract to date
Q-Free, one of the global leaders in mobility solutions for smart city infrastructure, has announced it has won a historic roadside tolling system contract marking the company’s largest deal in Australia, both financially and in scale, since establishing its presence there in 1999. This milestone contract involves the design, development, supply, and implementation of a […]
Taking temporary traffic management to another level: A chat with SRL
After a successful Highways UK, Highways News catches up with one of the sponsors of its series of podcasts on the show. We talked to SRL’s Research and Development Director, Iain McDonald. Highways News (HN): During the recent Highways UK show, your new REMOS solution seemed to generate a huge amount of interest. Can you […]
Warwickshire leads the way with new eco-friendly traffic lights in Warwick town centre
Warwickshire County Council is celebrating the installation of cutting-edge, environmentally friendly traffic signals at the junction of High Street and Swan Street in Warwick Town Centre. These state-of-the-art signals, close to the Warwick Arms Hotel, are among the first of their kind in the UK, represent an important step toward the Council’s ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. […]
SWARCO UK & Ireland’s robust and reliable Prism signs achieve TOPAS 2517C approval
SWARCO UK & Ireland, the UK’s leading intelligent traffic solution and technology business, has become the first UK manufacturer to achieve the Traffic Open Products and Specifications (TOPAS) 2517C performance standard for its robust and reliable Prism signs. TOPAS 2517C outlines the latest required performance function and specification for electromechanical Variable Message Signs (VMS). Following […]
Harnessing the potential of technological evolution
By Ben Parsons – business development director, SRL Traffic Systems Constant technological innovation is the defining feature of our intelligent transport system (ITS) sector. Rapid technological advances expand the potential of our products to facilitate highways that are increasingly safe and more efficient for road users, road workers and pedestrians alike. Yet for us to […]
Green Light for Safety: The Role of Smart Signaling in Pedestrian Safety
By Andrew Caleya Chetty, CEO Starling Technologies An increase in pedestrian incidents In 2023, 405 pedestrians lost their lives and 6,067 suffered serious injuries on UK roads. This represents a 6% increase in pedestrian fatality and a 4% increase in serious injury, compared to the previous year. A staggering 66% of fatalities and 86% of […]
Traffic revolution: AGD’s AGD650 Detector gets smarter, faster and more versatile
AGD is delighted to showcase its updated AGD650 AI Multi Modal Detector, setting a new standard for intelligent traffic management. With advanced tracking capabilities for buses now fully integrated and trials underway to extend functionality to bicycles and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), the AGD650 is positioned as a game-changer in modern traffic detection. Originally designed […]
