The first ever contract to be awarded through the UK Government Procurement Service (formerly Buying Solutions) ‘Traffic Management Technology’ framework is for a SPECS3 average speed enforcement system, to be installed in Nottinghamshire.
Despite the UK public wanting measures to tackle noisy vehicles, knowledge of noise cameras, such as the SoundVue system from Intelligent Instruments, is low, according to a recent poll.
International construction machinery and vehicles company Wacker Neuson is expanding its UK operations at Beacon Business Park in the city of Stafford where it will open a new UK sales office next summer.
Wacker Neuson, which has its group headquarters in Munich, has been a tenant on the original business park for 18 months and already employs 45 people in Stafford with further expansion planned.
The new 4,180m2 UK headquarters on more than 1.5 hectares will house offices, warehouses, a parts store, w
Highway designers are increasingly asked to integrate cycle lanes and paths into their projects in major urban areas.
And many commuting cyclists are grateful for it, too.
But what happens when the cycle path ends, even if it is right outside the rider’s destination, such as his or her work place, be it an office building or factory?
That last few metres are essential for completing the perfect commute. This means being able to park the bicycle in a secure environment.
