The AA steps up calls for Graduated Driving Licence
The AA has worked out that least 58 lives could be saved annually by the introduction of a graduated driving license, and could also see at least 260 serious injuries avoided on UK roads. The AA’s chief executive Jakob Pfaudler has written to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh to highlight the motoring organisation’s strengthened calls for […]
TRL and Buro Happold detail strategic partnership around road and rail infrastructure
Transport and mobility innovation company TRL has given details of its strategic partnership with world-renowned engineering consultancy Buro Happold, first announced in Thursday’s Highways Voices podcast from Highways UK (22m45s in). The companies say the partnership is set to leverage the complementary strengths of both organisations as the public purse faces unprecedented challenges around the […]
Business challenges and how to deal with them, innovation, a new important collaboration, and Matt Baker – Thursday at Highways UK
You’ll get advice from a business leader on how to deal with fluctuating demand today on Highways Voices, as our third podcast from Highways UK talks digital construction techniques from Austria, and a new partnership involving TRL that could have major benefits on local and strategic roads. These programmes are brought to you thanks to […]
TRL Partners with Australia’s National Transport Research Organisation to Launch iROADS in the South Pacific Region
Global transport and mobility research company TRL has announced a partnership with Australia’s National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) to bring its iROADS platform to the South Pacific region. TRL says this strategic collaboration aims to revolutionise road network management and infrastructure monitoring across the region, improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability. iROADS, developed by TRL Software, […]
Road safety experts put case for Graduated Driving Licence
Three road safety experts have used a TRL-organised webinar to put their case to the Government to introduce a Graduated Driving Licence in the UK. A Graduated Driving License would mean that young, novice drivers are restricted in what they can do, giving them time to get the experience they need to become safe and […]
TRL wins contract with Ulaanbaatar to implement advanced Road Crash Data Management System
TRL has won a contract with the Governor’s office of Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, to develop and implement a cutting-edge Road Crash Data Management System. This initiative marks a significant step forward in delivering Mongolia’s road safety strategy to enhance road safety for Ulaanbaatar’s 1.6 million residents. The 24-month project will see TRL […]
JCT Symposium described as an “annual professional highlight”
Ahead of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham next week, participants have praised the event as “opportunity to catch up with industry friends and talk in detail about the advancements we are all contributing to”. 4way Consulting’s Smart Cities Sector Lead Shane Collins made the comments while promoting his company’s involvement in two […]
Hundreds sign up to learn more about Graduated Driving Licences from TRL webinar
With the idea of a Graduated Driving Licence gaining traction in the UK, several hundred road safety professionals, policy makers, transport researchers and other people interested in road safety and driver education have signed up to a TRL-hosted a webinar this week to detail how a similar idea in Australia could be used to plan its […]
Record numbers sign up to JCT Traffic Signals Symposium networking events
The organisers of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham next month say more attendees than ever before have signed up to join their social gatherings on the Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, “proving they remain a key part of the overall event.” The Symposium brings together the UK’s leading experts in traffic management to […]
TRL details Graduated Driving Licence possibilities with lessons from Australia
As the idea of a Graduated Driving Licence gains traction in the UK, TRL is hosting a webinar to detail how a similar idea in Australia could be used to plan its introduction here. Currently, when a new driver passes their test, they can drive immediately like any other driver – travel on motorways, carrying […]