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London Streets Set For Influx Of New Rental E-BikesE-scooter rental company Voi are in talks with a number of London Borough councils over the launch of a series of new e-bikes schemes..
The news comes only a few weeks since the company admitted that providing rental e-scooters in the city had become “financially unsustainable”, as the smaller and more heavily-regulated vehicles “cannot compete with” London’s less-regulated bikes.
Harrow Online reports that Voi will be competing against existing operators like Lime, Forest and TfL’s own Santander Cycles for a share of the capital’s riders. James Bolton, Voi UK’s general manager, said: “It’s not just a case of coming in and undercutting [on price], that’s not what we want to do.
“We want to come in and compete fairly, and if as a result of that, that means prices reducing overall across the industry in London, that’s obviously a fairer outcome for the consumer, and that’s something boroughs are very interested in.”
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Aug 22, 2024
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New Subaru Models To Feature What3WordsSubaru has partnered with what3words so drivers can easily navigate to any precise 10ft x 10ft (or 3 metre) location in the world using just three words.
For example, an adventurous Subaru driver in the US might enter ///costumes.plotted.notepad to navigate to the precise 10ft (3m) square in the Grand Canyon with the best view of the Kaibab Suspension Bridge across the Colorado River. The feature is available in the New Outback and New Crosstrek models.
There are five steps to follow:
It is also possible to find a what3words address for a precise location by pressing and holding onto a select point on the vehicle map display. When the menu appears, press the three vertical dots and select “more information” to find the what3words address.
In the UK text input is available in French, German, Italian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Czech, Turkish, plus Arabic, Spanish (EU, Mexico), Greek, Hebrew, Magyar (Hungarian), Romanian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Slovak, Ukrainian, Bahasa (Malaysia, Indonesia), Thai, and Vietnamese.
For a full list of what3words-enabled vehicles click HERE.road-bridge
Aug 22, 2024
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Octavius Awarded New £27M Link Road For Essex County CouncilOctavius has been awarded the first phase of the new A1331 near Colchester to the east of the University of Essex. The project will provide a 1.8km dual carriageway road between a new roundabout on the A133 and the new ‘Allen’s Farm Roundabout’ to the north. The project provides the initial infrastructure for the planned Colchester Border Garden Community, including new homes and anemployment park.
In an earlier ECI stage, Octavius carried out the detailed design work for the scheme, which will ultimately link the A120 and A133, working collaboratively with Essex County Council to agree the scheme budget.
Octavius Highways Managing Director Gavin Pritchard “We are excited to have had such a successful collaboration with Essex County Council to get this project to implementation. We can now focus on delivering this vital section of new infrastructure that will enable these much-needed new homes. This is a particularly pleasing outcome and a testament to our ongoing commitment to provide sustainable transport solutions that encourage local economic growth supported through our impactful social value and local employment initiatives. The project incorporates stretching carbon and waste reduction plans, community investment and the extensive use of our local supply chain.”road-bridge
Aug 22, 2024
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Srl Introduces New Solarlight Semi-Permanent Traffic LightsSRL have launched SolarLight, the semi-permanent traffic light that removes the requirement for battery exchanges. SolarLight, says the company, is revolutionary and provides the perfect ‘fit and forget’ solution for any traffic management projects.
Dual-aspect solar panels offer an impressive run time of up to 365-days a year helping to deliver a vast reduction in carbon emissions and an improvement in overall running cost.
The introduction of solar-powered temporary traffic signals is truly a game-changer for our customers. The dual-aspect solar panels provide a ‘fit and forget’ solution; a run time of up to 365 days a year vs the typical weekly battery exchanges. This delivers a vast reduction in carbon emissions and an improvement in overall running cost.
A much bigger and heavier solution than SRL’s portable signals, SRL Solarlight Signals are designed for long-term use, where their position is fixed and are also UTMC and Multiphase ADS compatible.
SRL Solarlight Signals also feature four new stability legs for enhanced firmness on a range of terrains and are compliant with TSRDG Diagram 3000.road-bridge
Aug 22, 2024
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Amey Partners With The Duke Of Edinburgh’S Award To Boost Employment Prospects For Young OffendersAmey has partnered with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) charity to launch a transformative programme aimed at enhancing employment prospects for young offenders post-release.
Young people in prison, are one of society’s most marginalised groups often with limited means to improve their circumstances. There are currently over 44,000 young people involved in the UK criminal justice system, with those not engaged in education, training, or employment, 5 times more likely to have a criminal record compared to their peers. This programme seeks to break the cycle of reoffending and reduce the £15 billion annual cost to taxpayers.
In collaboration with prison teams, Amey and DofE will co-develop a tailored three-year programme that integrates vocational qualifications with the vital skills, resilience, and self-belief fostered through the Bronze DofE Award. This initiative will empower up to 168 young offenders with the tools and experience necessary to secure employment post-release, marking a significant step forward in youth justice reform.
This collaboration builds on the success of existing initiatives like the Clean, Rehabilitative, Enabling and Decent (CRED) programme and aligns DofE activities with practical work experience opportunities in sectors such as grounds maintenance, warehousing, and administration. The goal is to better equip young prisoners for employment upon release.
Participants will also benefit from DofE employability events, taster days, and job interviews with Amey or its supply chain partners, providing a direct pathway to employment.
Andy Milner, CEO of Amey, said: “This programme reinforces Amey’s commitment to supporting the Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service in reducing reoffending rates.
“By combining our expertise with the DofE, we can create genuine social value and transform the lives of young offenders. We’re excited to follow their progress throughout this journey.”
Ruth Marvel OBE, CEO of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Amey to ensure more young people in prison can develop the skills, resilience and self-belief they need to turn their back on crime and fulfil their potential on release.
“Working with Amey, we will combine the power of a DofE development programme with meaningful work placements with a leading employer; helping young people gain a widely respected DofE Award alongside essential work experience.road-bridge
Aug 22, 2024
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City Of Tampa And Causeway One.Network Launch Work Zone Safety InitiativeBritish road management and roadwork information provider Causeway one.network has announced that the city of Tampa, Florida has deployed Live Link, the company’s premiere work zone safety software, to reduce congestion and protect workers and the driving public. Live Link allows workers to update lane closure information through the major GPS providers, notifying the public directly from the job site. That information is traditionally generated from paper work permits and spreadsheets that are out of date almost as soon as they are written.
The software will provide Tampa’s traffic managers with a single operational view of work zones, and related incidents and events on the city’s public roads, increasing efficiency, reducing travel times and improving safety. Because other regional agencies are using the Causeway one.network platfrom, city traffic mangers will also be able expand their view into neighboring jurisdictions to anticipate out of town situations that could impact drivers in Tampa.
Barry Matlack, one.network’s VP of North America says the initiative will bring a new level of accuracy to often flawed work zone information. “With nearly 400,000 residents and more than 26-million visitors per year, this project has major lifestyle implications for the entire community,” he said. “This project digitizes that entire process from beginning to end and arms traffic managers with real-time decision enhancing tools. It’s the difference between the free flow of traffic and congestion, and we’re excited to provide those traffic managers with the tools to be effective in their jobs.”
Florida is the first state to deploy the Live Link solution. The software was developed and vetted in the United Kingdom before being deployed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on all state roads in 2022. Since then, other “Sunshine State” agencies including the Central Florida Expressway Authority, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority and Hillsborough County have added the Causeway one.network platform to their work zone safety tools. Using the intuitive Live Link mobile app solution, workers at a job site can update their location, specific lane closures and even whether a work zone is active. That information is transmitted directly to the major GPS mapping providers including Google, Waze and Apple Maps providing information to drivers in the format, location and time they need it.
Matlack believes Live Link will make a significant difference for work crews, residents and visitors in Tampa. “We are committed to making roadways safer and as efficient as possible,” he said. “Tampa is a progressive traffic management city, and working with people who share our goals and commitment is extremely rewarding.”road-bridge
Aug 22, 2024
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You Gov Poll: Wales ‘Overwhelmingly Rejects’ 20 Mph LimitA new YouGov poll, conducted between 24 and 29 July, reveals that 72% of Welsh residents oppose the default 20mph speed limit introduced last September, while only 24% support it. The poll, based on a sample of 1,151 adults across Wales, highlights significant dissatisfaction among drivers, according to Deeside.com.
Four in 10 drivers (40%) admit to regularly exceeding the 20mph limit, with 13% saying they do so “all the time” and 27% “most of the time.” Only 6% of drivers report never breaching the limit, showcasing the challenge of enforcing this controversial policy.
Opposition is strongest among voters for the Conservative and Reform UK parties, with 93% and 89% respectively against the limit.
Even among Labour and Plaid Cymru supporters, who initially backed the policy, opposition is notable, with 59% of Labour voters and 56% of Plaid voters expressing discontent.
The disapproval is further reflected in GoSafe’s latest figures, showing that more than 5,000 drivers were caught speeding in North Wales last month – an increase of 480% from June.
Since the 20mph limit was implemented, nearly 7,000 motorists in North Wales alone have been caught exceeding the speed limit, with the highest recorded speed being an alarming 88mph. Public confusion also plays a role in the policy’s unpopularity.
However, as Highways News reported on 9 August, 20’s Plenty’s founder and Campaign Director Rod King says there never was a “blanket” 20mph limit in place and it was always a default for built-up roads with exceptions decided by Highway Authorities. “In fact,” said King “Members of Senedd have been warned by the Senedd Standards Commissioner that the use of the word blanket is incorrect and misinforms.”
The YouGov poll indicates that 60% of Welsh residents find it unclear which roads the 20mph limit applies to, with only 37% stating they have a clear understanding.
This lack of clarity may contribute to the widespread non-compliance observed.
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Aug 22, 2024
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North London: Tfl To Hold Talks On A10 Safety And ‘Discuss Local Concerns’TfL will “discuss local people’s concerns” about safety on the A10 after the sister of a woman killed on the road began a new campaign.
Asked by the Enfield Dispatch to respond to the petition recently launched by Gina Sone-Demetrious following the death of her sister Laura in January, TfL’s head of policing and community safety said the incident was a “tragedy” and “should never have happened”.
Laura was out walking her two dogs when she was hit by a car and killed while crossing the A10 at a pedestrian crossing in Edmonton. A 17-year-old was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop – the criminal investigation is continuing.
Ms Sone-Demetrious is now determined to improve safety on the road, which is notorious for speeding and ‘boy racers’, by campaigning for measures such as the installation of additional speed cameras.
Four years ago TfL introduced an average speed camera system on the A10 between Southbury Road and Bullsmoor Lane, and evidence collected since suggests this has led to a reduction of serious injuries. However, the section of the road where Laura was killed still does not have cameras.
Mandy McGregor, TfL’s head of policing and community safety, said: “We take everyone’s safety on London’s roads seriously. Safety is our number one priority and it is our mission to eliminate death and serious injury from London’s roads. Laura’s death was a tragedy and should never have happened, and our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.
“We continue to work closely with Enfield Council and the Met Police to reduce all forms of road danger in Enfield, including on the A10. We are planning to meet with local representatives from the council in the coming weeks to discuss local people’s concerns about road danger here.”road-bridge
Aug 22, 2024
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Its World Congress 2024 Preview: Excitement Is BuildingThe ITS World Congress marks its 30th celebration this year, held in Dubai from 16-20 September. Organised by ERTICO and hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), this premier global event focuses on the latest achievements of smart mobility and intelligent transportation systems.The ITS World Congress will offer an unparalleled experience with an enriching Congress Programme,live demonstrations, technical visits and a myriad of networking opportunities. With close to 20,000participants, this unique event will gather over 800 international speakers, 200 sessions and 500exhibitors.Under the theme ‘Mobility Driven by ITS’, the ITS World Congress presents a comprehensiveProgramme with high-level sessions, including three Plenaries, eight International Forums, oneRegional Forum, a dedicated Global Forum on MaaS/MoD, and an exclusive Summit on the Future ofMobility.The Technical Programme will include up to 40 Sessions each day, covering a diversity of topics such as Automated Mobility, Clean Mobility, Urban Mobility and Innovation in Mobility and Logistics. High-profile Governmental and Ministerial representatives, public authorities and organisations, including UAE Ministries, the European Commission, the US Department of Transport, Ministries from the Asia Pacific region, the OECD’s International Transport Forum, and Dubai Municipality, will actively participate. Congress partners and exhibitors, such as Qualcomm, Parsons, Yunex Traffic, ITS America, ITS Asia Pacific, ITS Japan, and many more will also be present.At the heart of this event, companies and organisations worldwide will showcase their cutting-edgetechnologies and smart mobility solutions in the exhibition halls. Visitors can expect a range of different innovations, including connected vehicles, smart infrastructure, sustainable urban solutionsand traffic management among many.Live demonstrations across the exhibition, and exclusive technical tours will be organised throughout the week, providing first-hand insights into the practical application of new technologies and innovations. Also, visitors can expect a lively ambience with numerous social events designed to fosterconnections, discuss ideas, and share experiences.
All participants are invited to register here.road-bridge
Aug 22, 2024
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Driverless Vehicles: Is Ai A Help Or A Hindrance?Although autonomous vehicles might alleviate some of the risks associated with distracted driving, impairment and fatigue, the technology isn’t viewed as being perfect, a poll has suggested.
Most motorists are concerned about sharing the road with driverless cars and trucks, but regulations could address many people’s concerns, according to the organization Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, says Trucking Dive.com.
Traffic analyses involving Waymo, the Chamber of Progress and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found AVs could reduce fatalities, AVIA wrote in its comments. “In addition, autonomous trucks have demonstrated a remarkable safety record, without a single fatality in more than seven years of operations and millions of miles driven on public roads,” CEO Jeff Farrah wrote in comments to the government.
But OOIDA voiced another side. “Despite the various claims that AVs will lead to zero deaths, there continue to be real-world situations in which automation has devastatingly failed,” President and CEO Todd Spencer wrote in comments to the government. “Unfortunately, mostly voluntary reporting requirements have left truckers and the general public in the dark about the safety and reliability of autonomous technologies to this point.”
In a statement to Trucking Dive, the trucking group suggested that an automated commercial motor vehicle should not be operated unless a human operator is physically present as a fail-safe to the technology. OOIDA also noted research from Colorado State University about how a semitruck’s electronic logging device could be hacked and said AVs are much more vulnerable than ELDs.
AVIA’s Farrah called on the federal government to execute on its rulemaking, citing instances where regulations have lingered. Among those, he said a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation involving an AV framework should be completed.
A supplemental advance notice of proposed rulemaking from February 2023 suggested the FMCSA is considering whether a motor carrier should have to notify the agency if it’s commencing interstate AV operations.
Texas DOT also weighed in on AVs, saying autonomous traffic systems are “set to transform safety and mobility in transportation,” predictive maintenance could help avert breakdowns, and cyberattacks and software glitches could create risks. The department called on adhering to stringent safety standards and cultivating public trust in autonomous technologies.
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Aug 22, 2024Global construction review road
‘In-Situ’ Road Recycling Technique Used In Bath & North EastsomersetVolkerHighways and Bath & North East Somerset Council have completed remedial work to Charlton Road, Keynsham, using innovative ‘in-situ’ recycling. This is a method of reconstruction which takes place entirely on-site, eliminating wastage and reducing carbon emissions.Working with specialist contractor, SPL, the team used their latest recycling plant to first pulverise the existing carriageway then mix a blended cement binder while adding water to create a hydraulically bound foundation layer. The layer uses 97% of the recycled existing road material, with just 3% new materials, which is then compacted and re-profiled to reduce the likelihood of the road failing, in the future.To ensure the location was suitable for this method of work, site testing was undertaken to make sure the existing road material was appropriate and compliant. Tar testing was also carried out during this exercise.
Charlton Road is a busy road, just South of Keynsham, and due to the complexity of the work, local diversions were ongoing for several weeks. In addition, Parkhouse Lane, just off Charlton Road, is a dead-end residential road. To minimise disruption to residents, work began at the Northern End of the scheme to complete the recycling of the first 150m of road.
The completed recycled layer receives a spray of bituminous emulsion which prevents drying out and so the hydration of the recycled layer can take place slowly. The emulsion is protected using a covering of bituminous grit. This temporary surface allows the carriageway to be trafficked and so after the first day, access for Parkhouse Lane residents was enabled.
Thanks to improved efficiency, the scheme was completed ahead of programme, allowing surfacing to take place sooner, and the road to be opened ahead of time. Carbon savings of 193 tonnes were derived during the scheme, that’s the equivalent of driving around the world 34 times! In addition, the process saved 316 lorry movements thanks to the in-situ recycling method.
The speed of the process enabled the road to receive a long-term fix, in a short period of time, which should last around 15 years. Minimal intervention should be required going forward and in the unlikely event the recycling requires deeper treatment in the future, the material can be recycled again.road-bridge
Aug 22, 2024Global construction review road
A9 Road Safety To Benefit From New Road Marking And Solar Road StudsA stretch of the A9 on the west of the Cairngorms in Scotland is due to be closed overnight for six weeks for essential road marking and the installation of new solar road studs.
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be working on a 7.5 mile (12km) single-lane section between the Kincraig duals and the A938 Carrbridge junction from Monday 26 August for six weeks. They’ll be working with road marking company WJ Group, who in turn will be installing Clearview Intelligence SolarLite road studs.
Works will be carried out from 7pm to 6am to minimise disruption, with no works on Saturday and Sunday nights. Two-way traffic lights with a convoy system will be in use to protect the workforce and road users.
SolarLite studs provide ten times better visibility than traditional reflective studs, illuminating of up to 900 metres. This significantly increases driver reaction times, delivers ten nights’ operation on three hours of bright daylight and gives drivers a clear indication of lanes and junctions in all weather, enhancing driver confidence.
Chris Keenan, Director of Business – Scotland at Clearview Intelligence commented: “We are pleased to see the ongoing investment and enhancements to the A9, highlighted by the implementation of our solar powered road studs and WJ’s high-quality markings. This progress underscores the effectiveness of these innovations in enhancing safety across the Transport Scotland and Bear Scotland network.”
Complementing the SolarLite road studs is WJ Group’s Weatherline Plus high-performance road marking, which features a unique dotted profile that enhances visibility, particularly during wet nights, outperforming other products in similar conditions by rising above water, ensuring consistent retro-reflection. It includes a bio-based binder, offers a five-year lifespan, and reduces carbon emissions by 72% compared to traditional thermoplastics, which WJ says makes it an environmentally responsible choice
Brian Smith, General Manager of WJ Scotland, highlighted the importance of this collaboration: “Working with Clearview Intelligence allows us to deliver exceptional road safety solutions. The SolarLite road studs are a perfect example of how innovation can enhance safety while also supporting sustainability by reducing the need for street lighting. We are excited to see the positive impact these upgrades will have on the A9.”
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s Northwest Representative said: “These road marking and road stud refresh works on the A9 will greatly improve visibility and safety for road users.”
(Picture courtesy of WJ)road-bridge
Aug 21, 2024