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Acrow Modular Bridge Design Keeps Critical Texas Highway Moving
Modular Engineering Keeps Texas Moving During Interstate Expansion In fast-growing energy regions, infrastructure projects rarely enjoy the luxury of time. Traffic volumes keep climbing, supply chains cannot pause, and construction activity itself must avoid becoming another bottleneck. That tension sits at the heart of the Interstate 20 widening project near Odessa, Texas, where a temporary ̷… Read more…
Strategic Investment Set to Reshape Serbia’s Road Infrastructure
Strategic Investment Set to Reshape Serbia’s Road Infrastructure Across Europe, road networks are quietly being redefined as strategic national assets rather than passive conduits for traffic. Serbia is no exception. With freight flows intensifying across the Western Balkans and mobility expectations rising well beyond major cities, the condition of local and national roads has become …… Read more…
New Ice Detection Technology Could Transform Transport Safety
New Ice Detection Technology Could Transform Transport Safety Ice remains one of the most persistent and underestimated threats across global transport systems. From regional aircraft flying through marginal weather to motorists encountering black ice on unlit roads, freezing conditions continue to expose critical vulnerabilities in safety systems designed for movement, not molecular change. A new… Read more…
US-59 Diboll Bypass Delivers Bridges, Barriers and Better Traffic Flows for Texas
US-59 Diboll Bypass Delivers Bridges, Barriers and Better Traffic Flows for Texas Sacyr’s completion of the US-59 highway project in Diboll, Texas, is the sort of infrastructure milestone that doesn’t always make national headlines, yet it quietly changes how a region works. With an investment valued at $146 million (€125 million), the newly delivered 13.2-kilometre … Read more…
Why Highway Work Zones Are Deadly and What Drivers Must Do
Why Highway Work Zones Are Deadly and What Drivers Must Do Most people think of road construction as an inconvenience. Orange cones. Slow traffic. A few minutes added to the commute. Together, these factors can stress you out. What almost nobody thinks about is this. In 2024, many lives in the United States were affected … Read more…
DriveWell Fleet Brings Full Telematics to Commercial Motor Insurance
DriveWell Fleet Brings Full Telematics to Commercial Motor Insurance Commercial fleets keep the modern economy moving, yet the insurance industry that underwrites them has often had to price risk with only partial visibility. Underwriters have traditionally relied on claims history, vehicle type, route profiles, and broad fleet characteristics to estimate exposure. That approach has worked … Read more…
Intertraffic Awards Highlight Innovations That Deliver Real-World Impact
Intertraffic Awards Highlight Innovations That Deliver Real-World Impact The shortlist for the Intertraffic Awards 2026 has landed, and it reads like a snapshot of where mobility is heading next. Fifteen finalists have been named across three categories, highlighting innovations that aim to cut emissions, improve the day-to-day experience of moving around cities, and introduce technologies … Read more…
Hawaii Builds a Data Driven Road Network With Bentley Blyncsy
Hawaii Builds a Data Driven Road Network With Bentley Blyncsy Across the global road sector, one challenge refuses to go away. Governments spend billions building and upgrading highways, yet most of that infrastructure is still managed with delayed, fragmented and often outdated information. Engineers inspect roads periodically, asset registers get updated months late, and safety … Read more…
Motive Unveils Edge AI Dashcam Plus For Fleet Safety at CES
Motive Unveils Edge AI Dashcam Plus For Fleet Safety at CES Road safety has reached a point where incremental upgrades are no longer enough. Across mature and emerging markets alike, fleets are contending with rising traffic density, distracted driving, skills shortages, tighter compliance regimes, and the ever present pressure to do more with less. Motive … Read more…
Intertraffic Amsterdam sets the Stage for Traffic Technology and Urban Mobility
Intertraffic Amsterdam sets the Stage for Traffic Technology and Urban Mobility Intertraffic Amsterdam has long been recognised as the world’s most influential meeting place for traffic technology and smart mobility. Since its first edition in 1972, the event has built a reputation for anticipating change rather than reacting to it. Over five decades, it has charted … Read more…
How Talking Slows Eye Movements Behind the Wheel
How Talking Slows Eye Movements Behind the Wheel Modern vehicles are safer, quieter, and more connected than ever. Yet inside the cabin, one of the most ordinary human behaviours remains surprisingly risky. Talking. Not shouting, not arguing, just everyday conversation. New scientific evidence now suggests that speaking while driving can subtly interfere with the very … Read more…
ROADMEDIC Showcases Satellite IoT Airbag Response Platform at CES 2026
ROADMEDIC Showcases Satellite IoT Airbag Response Platform at CES 2026 At CES 2026, a quiet but consequential shift in public safety technology took centre stage. ROADMEDIC® unveiled its Satellite IoT Smart Airbag Clearinghouse, a platform designed not to entertain or impress, but to save lives in the seconds that matter most. Built for the age … Read more…
New GitiAllSeason AS2 Redefines All‑Season Safety with A‑Label Wet Grip Across the Entire Range
New GitiAllSeason AS2 Redefines All‑Season Safety with A‑Label Wet Grip Across the Entire Range As weather patterns across Europe and other global markets become increasingly unpredictable, drivers are rethinking how they approach tyre choice. Sudden downpours, longer wet seasons, milder winters, and fluctuating temperatures are placing greater demands on tyres than ever before. In response, ̷… Read more…
Safer Driving and Smarter Roads with Motive AI Dashcam
Safer Driving and Smarter Roads with Motive AI Dashcam Road safety remains one of the most pressing challenges facing global transport systems. Even as several regions report modest improvements in traffic fatalities, collision rates and near-miss incidents continue to place drivers, pedestrians, and operators at risk. Fatigue, distraction, unsafe manoeuvres, and poor behavioural habits frequently… Read more…
SolarLite Pathway Studs Transforming Road Safety in Milton Keynes
SolarLite Pathway Studs Transforming Road Safety in Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is embarking on a forward‑thinking programme to enhance safety and comfort along its extensive network of traffic‑free pedestrian and cycling routes. More than 4,000 SolarLite solar powered pathway studs from Clearview Intelligence will be installed in key areas, helping residents travel safely in all … Read more…
AI Traffic Analysis Transforms Urban Road Safety
AI Traffic Analysis Transforms Urban Road Safety New York City’s extensive network of traffic cameras has long generated a mountain of visual data, yet only a fraction of that information has traditionally been examined. Transportation agencies, strapped for time and resources, rarely have the capacity to sift through countless hours of footage to uncover the … Read more…
The Innovative Future of Winter Maintenance
The Innovative Future of Winter Maintenance Winter maintenance has always been a demanding responsibility, yet recent years have amplified the strain on road authorities. Climate volatility, ageing transport networks, and rising public expectations have created an environment in which traditional, reactive maintenance models simply cannot keep pace. Departments are now tasked with protecting mobil… Read more…
Colas Enhances Night-Time Safety with INSTABOOM Remote Barrier System
Colas Enhances Night-Time Safety with INSTABOOM Remote Barrier System For over 25 years, transport infrastructure specialist Colas has been the backbone of maintenance operations on the M275, one of Hampshire’s most vital arterial routes connecting Portsmouth to the M27. Six times a year, the road is closed overnight for essential maintenance, everything from resurfacing and … Read more…
Safe Highways Start at the Loading Dock
Safe Highways Start at the Loading Dock The trucking industry is responsible for moving roughly 72 percent of all freight in the United States, which means the majority of consumer goods, food, construction materials, and retail products reach the public via a tractor-trailer traveling on highways. A large majority of those trailers begin their journey … Read more…
Indonesia Driving Forward Toward Intelligent Transport Systems
Indonesia Driving Forward Toward Intelligent Transport Systems Indonesia’s cities are facing an unprecedented challenge. With vehicle ownership rising by more than 6% every year, the country’s roads are buckling under the pressure. Urban centres like Jakarta, Bandung, and Medan are among the most congested in the world, with tailbacks stretching for miles and commuters losing … Read more…
Netradyne Expands Driver•i AI Safety and Fleet Performance to Japan
Netradyne Expands Driver•i AI Safety and Fleet Performance to Japan Netradyne, a recognised leader in AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions, has taken a significant leap forward by launching its flagship Driver•i platform in Japan. This move cements the company’s international growth strategy, adding Japan to its roster of active markets that already includes North … Read more…
AI and Smart Tech for Safer Construction Sites
AI and Smart Tech for Safer Construction Sites Emerging technologies are rapidly transforming construction sites from traditional hazard zones into smarter, safer workplaces. Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools are enhancing how crews stay out of harm’s way and how they learn vital skills. The once paper-driven, intuition-led approaches to safety and training are giving … Read more…
Cracking the Code of Major Road Traffic Accidents in China
Cracking the Code of Major Road Traffic Accidents in China China’s transportation network has expanded at breakneck speed, fuelled by the country’s transportation power strategy. New highways, expressways, and logistics corridors now stitch together regions that were once isolated. Yet, beneath this remarkable progress, a troubling reality persists: the high number of road traffic accidents, ̷… Read more…
Econolite Unveils EPIQ RADAR Traffic Detection for Safer and Smarter Roads
Econolite Unveils EPIQ RADAR Traffic Detection for Safer and Smarter Roads Econolite, a trusted name in intelligent traffic management and part of the Umovity group, has taken a bold step forward in sensor innovation with the launch of the EPIQ RADAR detection solution. Positioned as a best-in-class radar detection system, EPIQ RADAR blends cutting-edge radar … Read more…
Nexus OMNI Sets a New Standard in Smart Traffic Management
Nexus OMNI Sets a New Standard in Smart Traffic Management As urban areas grapple with growing congestion and rising safety demands, cities need more than raw traffic data, they require actionable intelligence delivered in real time. NoTraffic, a global leader in AI-powered mobility solutions, has answered that call with the launch of Nexus OMNI, a … Read more…
How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety
How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety TRL’s new guide, Systems Thinking in Transport Safety: Cross Modal Safety Change Programme, published for the UK Department for Transport (DfT), introduces a bold way of tackling safety challenges across road, rail, air, and maritime transport. It challenges long-held habits of siloed thinking, replacing them with a more … Read more…
Indra Pioneers C-V2X Tolling on North Carolina’s I-485 Express Lanes
Indra Pioneers C-V2X Tolling on North Carolina’s I-485 Express Lanes The I-485 Express Lanes in North Carolina are set to make history as the first highway in the United States to integrate Connected Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) tolling technology. Spearheaded by global technology leader Indra, this innovation promises to reshape how tolls are collected and how drivers … Read more…
What to Know Before Borrowing a Car
What to Know Before Borrowing a Car Before you even think about accepting the offer to borrow a friend or family member’s car and getting behind the wheel, you need to understand the serious legal and safety responsibilities involved. Just because you have permission from the owner doesn’t automatically make it legal or safe for … Read more…
Edeva Secures Major Investment to Drive Global Smart Traffic Expansion
Edeva Secures Major Investment to Drive Global Smart Traffic Expansion Edeva AB, the Linköping-based technology company on a mission to make cities safer and greener, has secured SEK 9.1 million in fresh investment. The funding will accelerate its ambitious growth strategy, enabling it to expand both in Sweden and across international markets where demand for … Read more…
When to Rotate Vehicle Tires: Tips for Longevity
When to Rotate Vehicle Tires: Tips for Longevity Keeping a vehicle safe and performing optimally requires constant maintenance. Tire rotation is often ignored. It can be one of the simplest and most effective methods to increase tire life, fuel economy, and driving safety. In this article, we discuss the importance of tire rotation, how often … Read more…
Staying Safe on UK Motorways
Staying Safe on UK Motorways With long stretches of near-constant motion, driver complacency poses a significant risk when driving on UK motorways, particularly during routine journeys. Sudden congestion, unpredictable lane changes and breakdowns can turn a simple trip into a serious hazard. Whether you use the motorway regularly or only now and again, staying alert … Read more…
Sacyr Concesiones Takes Over Chile’s Ruta 68 P3 Project
Sacyr Concesiones Takes Over Chile’s Ruta 68 P3 Project On July 1st, 2025, Sacyr Concesiones officially assumed control over the operations of the highly anticipated Ruta 68 P3 contract in Chile. This significant infrastructure project, which connects the Metropolitan and Valparaíso regions, marks a key milestone in the Chilean Ministry of Public Works’ largest-ever public … Read more…
Pioneering Smarter Streets with Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology
Pioneering Smarter Streets with Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology In the race to make roads safer and cities smarter, D2 Traffic Technologies has taken a bold step forward. The intelligent transportation systems (ITS) provider has chosen Aeva’s advanced 4D LiDAR technology to power its next-generation traffic management platforms—and the implications for urban infrastructure could be game-changing. … Read more…
Summer Car Hacks: 9 Smart Tips for a Smooth Road Trip
Summer Car Hacks: 9 Smart Tips for a Smooth Road Trip Got a road trip coming up this summer? If you’re road tripping across states or just out to the lake house, these car hacks will make a huge difference. At EpicVIN, we analysed driver behaviour during summer months, reviewed roadside incident reports, and collected … Read more…
How Does Roadside Advertising Affect Drivers and Traffic Safety?
How Does Roadside Advertising Affect Drivers and Traffic Safety? Roadside advertising is a common part of the driving experience, from towering billboards to smaller displays like advertising flags near storefronts. These visual promotions are designed to grab attention quickly, especially in high-traffic areas. But their impact on road safety has become a growing concern for … Read more…
WJ Unveils RapidLine Instant-Curing Road Markings
WJ Unveils RapidLine Instant-Curing Road Markings WJ Group, the UK’s leading road safety and marking specialist, has taken the spotlight at the recent LCRIG Innovation Festival with the launch of a pioneering product that could change the pace of highways maintenance forever. Introducing RapidLine: a cold-applied, UV-cured road marking solution designed to cure on the … Read more…
Paving the Way for Rural Prosperity in Paraguay
Paving the Way for Rural Prosperity in Paraguay Paraguay is making a major leap forward in connecting its rural heartlands with a $75 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This strategic investment will fund the project finance for rehabilitation and maintenance of approximately 123 kilometres of rural roads across the Eastern Region, unlocking … Read more…
Saving Lives on Asia’s Roads
Saving Lives on Asia’s Roads Every day, across Asia’s bustling highways and rural backroads, road crashes shatter lives in an instant. In 2021, the region bore the brunt of a staggering global toll: over 694,000 deaths due to road traffic incidents, representing nearly 60% of global road fatalities. More distressingly, road crashes are now the … Read more…
3 Simple Ways to Stay Safe on the Road and Avoid Truck Accidents
3 Simple Ways to Stay Safe on the Road and Avoid Truck Accidents Every day, millions of Americans share the road with commercial trucks, creating situations that require extra caution and awareness. Large trucks present unique challenges due to their size, weight, and stopping distances, making defensive driving strategies essential for all motorists. Ryan Zehl, … Read more…
FLIR is Setting the Gold Standard for Traffic Safety Technology Under the EU AI Act
FLIR is Setting the Gold Standard for Traffic Safety Technology Under the EU AI Act Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword. It’s already steering traffic, managing energy flows, and helping emergency teams save lives. But with great power comes greater responsibility, especially when public safety is on the line. And that’s where the … Read more…
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