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 […]
Yunex Traffic launches advanced radar detection solution for traffic signal control
Yunex Traffic has announced the addition of the smartmicro MLR multi lane radar solution to its advanced traffic detection and management portfolio. With an extended range and flexibility, the solution delivers a cost-effective alternative to traditional induction loops, offering high levels of accuracy without the need for extensive ducting or disruptive and costly maintenance. Wilke […]
Brock to stay for half-term getaway and Jubilee
A combination of factors heightening the risk of disruption on Kent’s roads will keep Operation Brock in place on the M20 at least until the end of Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday, the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) partnership said confirmed. Ongoing reduced ferry capacity at the Port of Dover, the upcoming school half-term break and Jubilee […]
Nota AI sets out connected vision for traffic management
The Korean ITS innovator Nota AI has explained how the use of Artificial Intelligence will deliver better traffic management, reduced congestion and cleaner air. It’s written a blog post explaining how C-ITS solution is an innovative solution which has been developed over the years to help enhance traffic infrastructure including alleviation of congestion and improvement […]
Traffic surveys helping with development of Shrewsbury movement strategy
Traffic journeys through Shrewsbury town centre are being monitored this week as researchers gather data for a new movement strategy for the town. A series of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) surveys are taking place around Shrewsbury as part of the development of the movement and public realm strategy, led by Shrewsbury Big Town Plan […]
Brock traffic management to stay for now, says Kent County Council
Operation Brock will continue to remain in place as a precaution to manage the flow of freight traffic to the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel while cross-Channel ferry capacity remains reduced, the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) partnership said this week. While one P&O ferry has now returned to service, no date has been set for […]
Action needed on traffic levels, warns BCP Council transport councillor
Parts of the area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will ‘grind to a halt’ unless more people can be persuaded away from their cars, BCP Council’s transport chief has warned. The prediction was issued to the latest meeting of the ruling cabinet by the member for sustainability and transport, Cllr Mike Greene. He said the […]
RAC says many fines related to yellow box junctions could be unfair
The RAC has said that as rules change over councils being able to issue enforcements fines related to yellow box junctions, many of them could be unfair unless the government improves its design, maintenance and enforcement guidelines for local authorities. The Department for Transport (DfT) will soon begin accepting applications from councils to issue fines […]
HDMGlobal software powers global road-building investment strategy
The World Road Association PIARC has asked international consortium of academic and consultancy companies HDMGlobal to continue technical support, training and sales for the Highways Design and Maintenance (HDM) software, which is used to appraise investment in road networks across the world. The extension is within the framework of the current concession from PIARC and […]
Shrewsbury weekend traffic reduction trial to continue until October
The trial low-traffic scheme which has seen parts of Shrewsbury town centre closed to vehicles on weekends is to continue until at least October 2022 after proving popular with businesses and residents. Since 20 November 2021, Wyle Cop (uphill), High Street and Shoplatch in the town have been closed to through-traffic from 10am to 4pm […]