Treating Traffic: New Technology on the Road
As car numbers rise, technology must adapt how it monitors, manages and affects traffic, particularly in peak hours. Liam Stoker takes a look at technology being used around the globe.
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![Blazing a Trail to Efficient Road Networks]()
Blazing a Trail to Efficient Road Networks
Faster, greener and more economical roads are essential to our future road networks. Frances Penwill-Cook finds out what changes to expect in road infrastructure and technology as we head towards...
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Traversing the Mersey at a Cost
The Mersey Gateway Project, a tolling bridge development, could potentially transform the north-west of England. Frances Penwill-Cook speaks to project director Steve Nicholson about the planned construction.
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Powering Up the Electric Car
Use of the electric car is growing around the world. Mitch Beedie looks at where power providers will factor into the future of the electric car.
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Anti-Congestion Parking Technologies
Congestion is a growing global concern, and parking is a major contributing factor. Frances Penwill-Cook discovers how new technologies from mobile phone applications to large data projects are beginning to...
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Radar Speed Signs: Getting Over the Hump
Chris Lo visits Bellevue, US, where radar speed signs offer an alternative to traditional speed control methods.
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![A Green Take on Road Renewal]()
A Green Take on Road Renewal
Daniel Garrun looks at the new trend of road recycling where repairs are made with the original material. It is giving communities a cost-effective and green alternative to keeping their...
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SARTRE: Are Road Trains the Future?
The first step for Europe's road train programme could simply be convincing drivers to take their hands off the wheel. Gareth Evans reports.
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![Level Crossings: A Safe Passage For Road And Rail]()
Level Crossings: A Safe Passage For Road And Rail
The number of incidents of misuse at level crossings has continued to escalate in the UK. Alex Hawkes talks to Siemens' John Newton to find out what new technology is...
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![India: Paving Roads the Geotextile Way]()
India: Paving Roads the Geotextile Way
Countries like India are beginning to discover the benefits of using geotextiles in road building. Frances Penwill-Cook uncovers the challenges that lie ahead for the geotextile industry.
