Safety and security are critical considerations in parking solutions. While parking facilities occupy large floor spaces or land areas, these have relatively lesser activity when compared to the businesses they support. Such locations therefore, are at risk for potential larceny and crime, given low occupancy. Safety in a parking facility can be significantly enhanced by planning and implementing security measures ...

A Case Study of Udaipur-Sabroom section, Tripura by Dr Siksha Swaroopa Kar, Principal Scientist, CSIR-CRRI, and Dr Devesh Tiwari, Former Chief Scientist, CSIR-CRRI Road infrastructure serves as the lifeline of transportation networks, playing a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, regional integration, and societal advancement. However, the durability of pavements inevitably deteriorates over time due to various factors such as ...

  Established over 25 years back primarily for supplying road safety products, Lucknow based Descon Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd (derived from Design Section and coined by the Founder Sanjeev Khobragade) has today earned its special space in India’s urban and highway infrastructure development. From safety solutions, retroreflective signage, and thermoplastic road markings to highway management, Descon has come a long way. ...

As India’s cities expand, the challenges of traffic congestion, pollution, and inadequate transportation infrastructure continue to grow. Micro-mobility –comprising small, lightweight vehicles like electric scooters, bicycles, and e-bikes – has emerged as a promising solution for short-distance travel. However, to fully harness its potential, integrating common mobility payments into the system is crucial, states Preetesh Singh, Specialist CASE and Alternate ...

EVs or electric vehicles do not require internal combustion engines (ICE) to operate. They are equipped with an electric motor and rechargeable battery pack, making their movement on the road unlike gas-powered vehicles and consequently requiring different tyre technology for providing grip, stability and comfort. The rise of EVs globally has pushed tyre manufacturers to innovate and adapt to serve ...

While the current buzzword in the automotive industry is electric vehicles or EVs, there is a greener option which has the potential to overrun our roads: hydrogen cars or FCEVs. However, multiple challenges need to be overcome before potential turns to reality. The Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle or FCEV, is one that has its own efficient power plant or fuel ...

Worldwide, VMS in traffic management stands for “Variable Messaging Sign.” However, in recent years, influenced by inexpensive  technology from neighbouring countries, for many Indian highways, VMS has begun to mean “Video and Movie Signs.” This shift has undermined the original purpose and design of VMS, prioritizing cost savings over functionality. VMS used for advertisements have become sources of distraction and ...

Revolutionising traffic management and paving the way for safer roads, Pune-based Wizpro Consultech is taking the lead in providing advanced traffic monitoring and surveillance systems. In a recent project on the Pune-Satara stretch, Wizpro showcased its commitment to efficient and dependable solutions for high-speed scenarios. The Co-Founder and Director, Wizpro, Kunal Jagtap elaborates on the advantages of the advanced solutions ...

Along with BIM, Digital Twins are the most evolving and promising technologies that can lead to a revolution in the way construction is done globally. Here we explore the concepts and their most favourable aspects. As is the case with several, or rather most, industries, the future of the construction industry is digitalisation. Constantly evolving technologies such as Building Information ...

The design purpose of safety barriers installed on roads is to contain and redirect errant vehicles that either leave the carriageway or are likely to encroach into the path of oncoming vehicles. Using “conventional” solutions in the treatment of a safety barrier is not a good solution, says Diego Santiago González, Engineering Director, ROAD STEEL ENGINEERING, Asturias, SPAIN European standard ...