Value of data from vehicles underlined at TTF – TRL event
A series of examples highlighting how data from vehicles can help traffic management and reduce emissions helped boost the perception of the technology to a group of industry experts. The Transport Technology Forum’s SPATULA group on connected vehicles led an event at TRL’s Smart Mobility Living Lab in London and were joined by members of […]
TRL Software connected vehicle trial minimises wait times at Manchester’s signals
An innovative trial of connected vehicle technology in Manchester is using open data provided by TRL Software’s SCOOT 7® traffic management software to create a demonstration app that helps drivers minimise wait times at traffic lights. Teeside-based traffic data analyst company KL Systems is using this data to generate in-vehicle alerts to inform drivers how […]
TRL Software and Experion Technologies Form Joint Venture TRL Technologies India
TRL Software and Experion Technologies have entered into a joint venture to form TRL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. Headquartered in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, the partnership brings over one hundred years of transport research expertise to Indian roadways and will support the country in future-proofing its road systems using local talent and the best of international […]
World-first platooning trial finds technology is safe
A multi-year trial to ascertain the effectiveness of platooning technology on the UK road network has drawn its conclusions, and found that the technology could be safely used. The HelmUK trial of platooning across the strategic road network – the first realistic platooning trial to have taken place on a live road network globally– saw […]
New project surveys potential benefits of digital roads
A new project is getting underway to analyse the potential benefits of increasing connectivity and use of digital technology on local roads in England to create “digital roads”. Digital Roads is a broad concept where increasing use of information technology, data and connectivity allows step-changes to the way roads are designed, built, managed and used. […]
UK Platooning showcased
A world-first platooning trial will be showcased in East London next week, showing off lorries which enabled them to travel in a platoon, with speed and braking of following lorries reacting to the actions of the lead vehicle. HelmUK, led by TRL, was the world’s first HGV platooning trial to take place in a live […]
Ryan Hood re-elected as ITS (UK) Chair
The Chair of the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems Industry Association, Ryan Hood, has been re-elected for a third year. The Society’s Annual General Meeting also approved Karla Jakeman of Innovate UK to continue as Vice Chair. The topical directors are: International Director: Niosha Kayhani of Cubic Transportation Systems, Membership Director: Graeme Scott of IBI, Early […]
TRL Software wins key National Highways contract to replace pavement management system
National Highways (NH) has commissioned TRL Software to provide it with a new pavement asset management system, known as P-AMS. This will be configured upon the cloud-based product iROADS, which is a commercially available off-the-shelf tool designed for various infrastructure assets. It will replace NH’s existing 20-year-old HAPMS platform early next year. Using iROADS means TRL […]
Unified Traffic Control gives cleaner and safer roads – TRL CEO Paul Campion shares details on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! This week’s Highways Voices analyses how a refresh of the way software is delivering the most efficient transport network based on existing roadside hardware. Paul Campion of TRL discusses the best way to manage traffic in towns and cities using a […]
Getting a flavour of Intertraffic Amsterdam on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! This week’s Highways Voices comes from the huge Intertraffic event in Amsterdam. In this podcast, where we scratch the surface of the event you can hear Paul Hutton talk to two CEOs, Michael Schuch of SWARCO and TRL’s Paul Campion, plus […]
