CCAV and BSI issue new guidance on safe stopping of automated vehicles
The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and British Standards Institution have issued a paper on how driverless vehicles can safely stop in the event of an emergency. The issue surrounds the situations when a vehicle is unable to safely continue a journey, or fails completely. This is particularly critical when the AV does not […]
ERTICO issues white paper on AI in transport
ERTICO-ITS Europe has published a White Paper on its “Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in the Domain of Transport and Mobility”. The document examines opportunities, challenges, and future outlook of the technology, exploring the potential of related applications, including generative AI and large language models, and how they can support compliance with European Union policy targets. […]
Kiely’s GlassMark laid in Telford
Road surfacing and surface treatments company Kiely Bros has posted pictures of its GlassMark road surfacing solution being laid in Telford, Shropshire on behalf of Balfour Beatty Living Places. The surface solution is crafted from 100% recycled industrial and consumer-grade glass, available in various sizes similar to traditional aggregates. The glass undergoes a secondary process […]
Call for Contributions open for 2025 ITS European Congress in Seville
The organisers of next year’s ITS European Congress in Seville have opened a call for contributions under the theme ‘Clean, resilient and connected mobility’. ERTICO – ITS Europe says the event unites visionary leaders from mobility, technology, and policy to drive groundbreaking innovations and advance Europe’s most ambitious mobility and sustainability goals. The European Programme Committee is […]
A tour of AGD Systems talking product traceability, staff flexibility and manufacturing sustainability on this week’s Highways Voices
Take a trip around a British traffic technology manufacturing plant in today’s Highways Voices and learn about the value of a highly ordered site, workforce flexibility and traceability. Paul Hutton heads to AGD Systems and is given a guided tour of the facility by AGD Director Ian Hind who explains how the company has grown […]
The Highways sector launches roadworks incursion campaign featuring influencer Will Lenney
The Incursions Working Group, a sub-group of the Supply Chain Safety Leadership Group, has launched a social media campaign aimed at raising awareness of Traffic Management incursions, specifically targeting young male drivers. Funded by Breedon Group and developed by MHP Group, the initiative features Will Lenney, known as WillNE on Instagram, a YouTuber with a […]
Sisk Sorensen JV set to tee off at Ireland’s Adare Bypass
Sisk and Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd Joint Venture has been announced as the successful bidder for the construction of the €150 million (£125 million) Adare Bypass. Subject to the necessary approvals, it is programmed to have the contract awarded by the end of 2024. In November 2023, the government announced its approval to advance the […]
New figures suggest construction market on the rebound
Construction industry insight experts Glenigan has released the November 2024 edition of its Construction Index, focussing on the three months to the end of October 2024, covering all underlying projects with a total value of £100m or less. It says cvil engineering starts experienced a mixed period, dropping eight per cent against the preceding three […]
Stagecoach bringing 64 electric buses to Coventry and Warwickshire
Another 64 new electric buses are being rolled out across Coventry and Warwickshire as part of a £140m project to create the UK’s first truly all-electric bus town or city. The commitment by operator Stagecoach to run the zero-emission buses on all of its services linking Coventry to surrounding areas in Warwickshire is a major […]
West Midlands mayor to announce two new transport roles
The mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, has announced he is launching the recruitment of two roles to join the region’s Transport Taskforce to improve safety for road users, foster a culture of active travel, and reduce car dependency. “There is a road safety emergency in our region,” he tweeted, “As Mayor, I’m committed […]
