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Highway & Network Management

Reliable CCTV images in difficult applications
June 17, 2016
Tough, durable and long lasting, Videotec’s Maximus MPXHD full HD camera can provide effective video surveillance and process control in hazardous areas and harsh settings. The units can be operated in area where the presence of gases or flammable dust can create a potentially explosive environment. These can be used in materials storage bins or tunnels for example and are also said to be explosion-proof, with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) capabilities. Certified to ATEX, IECEX, EAC Ex, INMETRO and UL for use in
Versatile light towers from Chicago Pneumatic
June 16, 2016
Chicago Pneumatic is launching two new light towers and its new V15s are the first models in the Chicago Pneumatic range to use a heavy-duty polyethylene (PE) canopy. The units benefit from the new canopy, coupled with the compact small size, ease of transportation and fuel-efficient performance, and are said to suit the units to the rental market. The V15 range has two models. The CPLT V15 comes with metal halide technology, while the CPLT V15 LED features LED lighting technology and can light an area s
Parsons selected for transport awards in California
June 15, 2016
The California Transportation Foundation (CTF) has selected two projects carried out by Parsons for the 27th Annual CTF Transportation Awards. These are the I-15 Integrated Corridor Management System (ICMS) for Operational Efficiency Program of the Year and the Foothill Gold Line extension for Transit/Rail Project of the Year. As the I 15 ICMS integrator, Parsons installed its cutting edge Intelligent NETworks product to help connect multimodal and multiagency transportation systems along a 32km section
Melbourne mulls elevated bicycle lanes in business district
June 3, 2016
Elevated bike lanes through Melbourne's CBD would improve city access for everyone, a major cycling advocacy group says. The US$72 million “cycle highways” scheme is one of 200 ideas put forward by Infrastructure Victoria, a Victoria state agency, to improve public transportation in the next 30 years. The agency estimates that more than 81,000 bike trips are recorded in Melbourne each weekday, according to a report by ABC News. "I do think we need to encourage this sort of bicycle network infrastructu
Indonesia toll road completed on schedule
May 16, 2016
The construction of the Cipali Toll Road in Indonesia has been completed on time, despite numerous challenges during its construction. The Cipali Toll Road forms part of a larger network, the Trans-Java Toll Road that connects key freeways in Jakarta and beyond. The Trans-Java Toll Road is of enormous importance to Indonesia as it runs for 653km and reduces the existing route by 40km.
Chile’s growing traffic volumes are a growing problem
May 9, 2016
Chile’s growing traffic volumes are creating a growing problem for traffic management. In many urban areas in Chile congestion is increasing at a rapid rate. Capital Santiago is afflicted particularly badly in this respect. Traffic jams are now frequent on the main interurban routes in Chile, especially on toll roads, and the number of vehicles travelling on these roads continues to rise month after month, leading to major concern.
Colombia’s ANI agency is driving forward the 4G PPP programme
April 4, 2016
Andrade Moreno is a man on a mission. The head of Colombia's infrastructure agency ANI explains how the organisation is giving foreign companies increasing confidence to invest time and money in the country. David Arminas reports Change, especially when it touches the highest levels of South American business and politics, can bring with it personal danger. Luis Fernando Andrade Moreno, president of Colombia's National Infrastructure Agency - ANI - was aware of this when he took on the role in 2011. B
Digital cameras and VMS improve London and Scottish road safety
March 18, 2016
London and Scotland are using VMS and digital cameras to successfully lower road deaths. Road safety measures such as variable message signs (VMS) and digital cameras have boosted road safety in the UK capital London and also in the Scottish Highlands. And the systems need not be a drain on electricity supplies. Full matrix driver information signs from SWARCO Traffic, one of the UK’s leading traffic management technology providers, are being installed for the first time across the Transport for London (TfL
East Africa drives towards road tolling
March 18, 2016
Road tolling is increasing in East Africa as the region’s countries expand highway networks - Shem Oirere writes. The drive towards road tolling in East Africa is gaining momentum. Uganda appears to have broken ranks with its neighbours to make huge strides in achieving progress with this innovative road financing plan. Road tolling has hitherto has been held back in East Africa for lack of political goodwill and State bureaucracies. Kenyan government officials have made announcements on planned road tollin
New signals aimed at cycle lane use
March 9, 2016
SWARCO Traffic is offering a range of Mini-Signals to meet the need for street-level signals for bicycle lanes. The first signals are already being installed in the UK as part of London’s new Cycle Superhighway routes. The Mini- Signals use a bespoke LED technology that gives a high light output but consumes minimal power. The signals require next to no maintenance and are also highly reliable and durable according to the firm. Made from high-strength polycarbonate, the signals are suited to city centre a