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Renewable Energy Sources

The Green Column from Marlec Engineering Co., UK is an alterative energy source which runs on wind and solar energy. In road transportation, the Green Column helps light up remote locations which do not have access to regular power. The power generated can run light for up to 16 hours a day. A Rutland 913 Windcharger wind turbine, manufactured by ...

Reflectors

Pioneer Plastic Moulders Pvt Ltd, a leading manufacturer and exporter for plastic and rubber moulded traffic safety products, makes reflectors that are skillfully designed to give maximum reflection and enhance visibility of vehicles during night and bad light conditions. The highly reflective product gives drivers early warning of dividers, guard railings and other obstacles on the road. The reflectors are ...

Electronic Safety Devices

Aktion Handheld Search Light AK 102 from Aktion Safety Solutions Pvt Ltd is a powerful halogen lamp which provides high visibility of more than 750 metres. The searchlight is powered by rechargeable 12 V battery. It is easy to handle with its adjustable nylon shoulder strip and in built handle. The rigid plastic body makes it highly durable and weather ...

Reflective Marking Tapes

Retroreflective Marking Tape VC104/AIS-90 from Reflexite is the perfect solution for AIS 090 compliant vehicle markings. Its tough weather and solvent resistant construction is perfect for rugged outdoor use. It is claimed to have superior reflectivity and is visible at wide angles. It is single layer construction, easy to apply, and with no need for edge sealing. The VC104 is ...

Difficulties in implementing Bus Reforms

Most of the state governments and city administrations are not yet ready to accept the fact that bus-based systems can help solve the traffic and mobility problems of urban India. This is what Madhav Pai, Director, EBARQ India and Centre for Sustainable Transport, and publisher of the ‘Bus Karo’ Project, feels. Bus Karo Project is a guidebook published by Centre ...

Recycling tyres to construct roads and highways

An Australian company has introduced an environment-friendly tyre recycling technology that eliminates toxic emissions and produces high quality rubber products. The latter are useful in the construction of roads and railway sleepers.

A Mind-Controlled Car

A research team in Berlin has come up with cars that can be controlled by mind. This new breakthrough in technology can now empower physically challenged people to drive their own cars.

Toolkits on road safety

In the United Kingdom, road safety professionals’ toolkits have been developed road safety professionals’ toolkits. They are available on the primary and secondary THINK! websites which deal with educating people about road safety with the intention of inculcating the right road safety practices among children. The kits are designed for road safety officers who can understand the process, pass it ...

Intergrated urban infrastructure + urban design + landscape

Shyam Khandekar, Chairman, BDP India and BDP Khandekar Netherlands, talks about the need to integrate urban transport infrastructure with urban design and landscape to make the cities livable and sustainable. Many cities around the world get their quality because of the design match between the private buildings and the public infrastructure. Since time immemorial, accessibility has been a precondition to ...