The Road Emulsion Association (REA), UK has launched a ‘future-proof local roads’ campaign to increase the use of surface dressing. ‘Preventative and reactive maintenance can co-exist within the same strategy, but the emphasis must be on prioritising planned preventative maintenance processes to reduce the need for high-cost reactive responses. Surface dressing prevents water ingress, reducing cracks and potholes from forming. ...

Rajasthan is to become the first State in the country to adopt an action plan for road safety for the next 10 years. Accompanied by a government policy, it will be aimed at reducing road accidents in the State by 50% by 2030. The policy is expected to generate awareness among the public about road safety provisions and bring about ...

The CCTV project of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) which was inaugurated in March has now become operational recently with 460 locations under the surveillance of 1,524 high-definition closed-circuit television to help maintain law and order, monitor crime and track traffic violators in the city. Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. has implemented the Surveillance and Command & Control Led Service Orchestration ...

Advanced video comprehension with advanced algorithms Wizpro’s Video Analytics Solutions offers customised solutions in traffic enforcement, safety and security.  Wizpro solutions enhance video comprehension by utilizing advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques. It analyzes videos at a granular level, deconstructing them into essential components and extracting crucial information. Lane ANPR With 96%+ accuracy on standard and nonstandard license plates, it ...

Ideal for marking stripes in airports, roads, parking lots and sidewalks ITS Coatings manufactures iTraff™, a range of premium water- and solvent-based traffic paints, specially formulated for critical applications and engineered for superior performance in demanding environments. ITS Coatings meets all requirements of paints, primers, glass beads, as well as paint application equipment. It is a fast-drying, durable, and ready ...

Kochi, a vibrant city in Kerala, India, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and picturesque backwaters. The Kochi Water Metro is a pioneering public water transportation initiative designed to enhance connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in the City. By utilizing the city’s extensive waterways, it offers an eco-friendly and efficient alternative to road travel. The project includes ...

Tunnel lighting requirements differ from road lighting in that they must address sudden changes in brightness over critical lengths, while road lighting mainly focuses on night visibility. In the majority of tunnels, the natural penetration of light does not allow satisfactory visibility for users. It is therefore necessary to install artificial lighting to improve visibility and comfort. The International Commission ...

In a city that never sleeps, where nights are as vibrant as days, street lights offer the much-needed illumination for pedestrian and traffic safety, navigation, economic activity with extended business hours, beautification of the environment and promoting social inclusion by making public spaces accessible for outdoor activities. The onus of providing lighting to the megapolis lies on the street lighting ...

National Highways, the lifelines of India’s vast road network, play a crucial role in transporting people and goods across the country. However, ensuring safety on these highways, especially during nighttime travel, poses a significant concern. Street lighting plays a vital role in this; however not devoid of challenges.  Lt. Col. Sunil Purohit, Head, Operations, Maple Highways, looks at the lighting ...

Carol Schweiger, President, Schweiger Consulting LLC examines if the MaaS is still alive. According to her, while the “success” of MaaS is questionable, it still appears to have strong backing by the governmental entities across the world, such as the city and regional governments and public transport agencies. Carol has nearly 45 years of experience in transportation consulting and is ...