Like a car out of water: New M5 drainage system deployed
A new drainage system deployed underneath the M5 has been celebrated for its innovation in water filtration. Taking around eight months to finish, the project cost a total of £7 …Read More
Wildlife Woes: infrastructure endangers one in seven native species
The latest report from the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) has revealed that the UK is the worst country in the G7 for loss of natural wildlife …Read More
The future is Retroreflective
The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has appointed Reflective Measurement Systems Ltd to independently survey over 2,000 km of road in England to examine its retroreflectivity.
Retroreflection of road markings (when …Read More
Hot and bothered: how the heat wave could affect road surfaces
While the UK braces itself for record temperatures this week, gritting crews are on standby over the threat of melting roads.
Forecasters have warned of exceptional heat, issuing the nation’s first-ever …Read More
Raising awareness: the Government launches new THINK! campaign
The Government has launched a new THINK! campaign that aims to improve the safety of those most at risk on the roads.
The ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ campaign draws attention …Read More
Casualties Crashed: UK’s first ever road safety body is introduced
The UK’s first-ever road safety body will be introduced to investigate and prevent casualties on our nation’s roads. The government has announced that the new Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) …Read More
Highways of the future: new project aims for digital local roads
A new project will investigate the potential benefits of using digital technology on local roads in England. The Digital Roads for Local Roads project will assess the needs and opportunities …Read More
Idle Threats: Over 20% of Drivers Admit to Idling Engines
Over a fifth of drivers admit to idling, meaning they regularly leave their engine running while their vehicle is not in motion.
New research from CWC Environmental for Idling Action London …Read More
Everything but the CarbonSink: Shell launches new zero-carbon Bitumen
Oil and gas multinational, Shell, has recently launched a new type of carbon-reducing bitumen that incorporates an innovative bio-component binder. Bitumen CarbonSink locks carbon into asphalt and bitumen, turning the …Read More
Robo-deliveries: Oxford developers complete testing of first AI delivery vehicles
Oxford-based automation firm, Oxbotica, has completed its first self-driving, zero-occupancy vehicle testing on public roads in Europe.
The fully autonomous electric vehicle, Oxbotica Driver, is fully operational without the need for …Read More