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
Roadworks on hold for Queen’s celebrations: commuters set for smoother journeys this long weekend
National Highways gears up for the Queen’s 70th Jubilee celebrations by lifting almost 1,000 miles of roadworks across the UK.
From the 2nd to the 5th of June, the nation will …Read More
No parking: New trial prevents parents from driving kids to school
Cars will soon be banned from driving and parking on the roads close to a Newcastle primary school. Newcastle City Council has said that the streets will be closed to …Read More