FHWA’s 2015 Urban Congestion Report uses big data to show slight improvements
Big data is a popular term used to describe the massive amounts of information being…
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North Carolina to trial ramp meters for smoothing traffic flow on I-540
Congestion along North Carolina’s freeways is growing, especially during peak travel times, such as morning…
Contest-winning startup to trial connected roadworks system in Staffordshire
A startup based in Stoke-on-Trent in the UK has won an innovation contest to develop…
NW Systems’ live cameras help manage traffic congestion in Durham, UK
Faced with serious traffic congestion problems during a period of major city center roadworks, the…
Minnesota report shows increasing traffic congestion in Twin Cities metropolitan area
According to the latest Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) ‘Metropolitan Freeway System Congestion Report’, traffic…
Bluetooth sensors from Blip Systems ease traffic congestion in Thai capital
Thailand’s Department of Highways (DOH) has been trialing a Bluetooth-based monitoring system that provides its…
Amazon to trial delivery drones in the UK
In order to help reduce the pressure on road networks, governments worldwide are looking at…
Louisiana activates ramp meters on US 90 B in New Orleans
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has activated ramp meters on US 90B/Pontchartrain…
Highways England to start work on triple decker roundabout project in North Tyneside
Highways England (HE) has released details of a scheme that will see a busy trunk…
UK council launches contest to minimize roadworks inconvenience
Staffordshire County Council and its partners have launched a new contest to find innovative digital…