TTS Italia launches the Platform of Local Authorities
In the view of the implementation of the National ITS Action Plan by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, TTS Italia launched in February 2014, the Platform of Local Authorities (Regions, Provinces and Municipalities)
The aim of the Platform is to create principally a discussion table between world supply, a strong presence in TTS Italia, and the demand side represented by local authorities, on ITS sector and on the practical implementation on the territory of the topics covered by the Decree of 1 February and the National ITS Action Plan.
Also, the Platform wants to make available to local authorities, especially the technical staff of the institutions, support services, information and training on ITS, in order to facilitate the access to technical regulations and information on the Intelligent Transport Systems necessary for the implementation of ITS systems and services.
The participation to the Platform is for free and 20 actors submitted so far. For a complete list of the Platform members, please visit: http://www.ttsitalia.it
National Union of Road Hauliers from Romania signs declaration against the application of the Posting of Workers Directive
UNTRR signed a mutual declaration between transport & logistics associations, bus & coach associations, chambers of commerce and employers’ confederations from 17 EU members countries against the application of the Posting of Workers Directive (96/71/EC) to international transport operations in the EU: https://www.untrr.ro/vertical-menu/press-releases/press-release-16-10-2017-untrr-signed-a-mutual-declaration-between-transport.html#.WoKlgueYPIU
Official movie of UNTRR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2hBhlxNhCI
ARUP’s work on Queensferry Crossing (Scotland) and Champlain Bridge, Canada
Arup’s broad service offering means we can partner with our clients on a range of transport projects – from initial investment advice, to major project design, to being at the forefront of future planning and innovation through technology.
Some recent projects which showcase the breadth of Arup’s work around the world include:
Queensferry Crossing, Scotland
The Queensferry Crossing is Scotland’s largest infrastructure project for a generation and the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world. Arup was selected by Transport Scotland as part of a joint venture with Jacobs Engineering UK Ltd, to develop the Queensferry Crossing specimen design (which was the basis of the Design and Build contract), prepare the contract documentation and project-manage the new cable-stayed bridge, which crosses the river Forth near Edinburgh, upstream of the existing Forth Road Bridge.
The project uses intelligent transport systems to help keep traffic moving, improve safety and reduce vehicle emissions. Arup has also devised a monitoring and safety evaluation system that is designed to spot potential problems before they happen. Around two thousand sensors have been installed on the bridge, carefully positioned to monitor the behaviour of the bridge and its environment in real time. This will allow the operator to respond quickly to extreme events, to target inspections and to carry out pre-emptive interventions to avoid potential failures.
Champlain Bridge, Canada
In a full advisory and design role, Arup helped the Canadian government with the business case and supporting technical advice to start the New Champlain Bridge corridor project. When the condition of the existing bridge began to deteriorate, Arup also accepted the challenge of developing the design and technical requirement for this complex $4.239bn (CDN) PPP project so that the RFQ and RFP could be released within nine months. The result is a unique signature bridge design, sensitive to the needs of Montreal and with the appeal to become a new icon on the St. Lawrence River for the city of Montreal and Canada as a whole.
Arup is also at the forefront of helping to plan for the impact of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) around the globe.
The UK Autodrive project will trial and validate connected and autonomous vehicle technology. Arup is currently the lead partner, responsible for programme management and the technical coordination of work packages, as well as providing marketing, branding and PR support.
In Australia, Arup’s local and global specialists have provided project management, planning and operational readiness advice to Transurban and VicRoads for their 2-Year Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) trials program which began last year in Melbourne. Arup is also undertaking a study on behalf of Austroads, looking into the Implications of in-vehicle Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Systems for Road Operators. The study will inform guidance for Australasian road authorities in preparing for the arrival of Connected and Autonomous vehicles.
Arup will continue supporting clients with a range of advisory, design and future planning support and providing better journeys for millions of people.
What does Next Generation Connectivity mean for Better Global Roads?
Well-planned, safe, accessible and environmentally sound road networks in the 21st century depend on next generation connectivity. Australia is on the cusp of a global explosion of next generation technologies that will shape the connected road transport sector of the future. Government, development institutions, businesses and academia around the world require the most up to date information about that new technology.
That's why ARRB is focussing on "Next Generation Connectivity"at the 28th International Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) Conference in Brisbane from the 29th of April to the 2nd of May 2018.
ARRB invites you to join in a robust discussion to help solve some of the most pressing questions around our global road transport future. Rub shoulders with our industry's most prominent figures, including representatives from academia, government and industry. Top it off with the most impressing array of keynote speakers such as Olympic cyclist and gold medal winner Anna Meares OAM, Randell "Randy" Iwasaki, Executive Director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Katherine Teh-White, Founder and Managing Director of Futureye.
Hear a diverse range of quality presentations on Intelligent Roads, Future of Asset Management, Disruptive Technologies, Platforms and Services, Smart Journeys and Human Factors of Transport - showcasing current best practice from around the globe.
Exciting presentations you can expect to see include a research paper entitled 'Asset investment strategies and practices in Logan City to improve road infrastructure resilience.'and 'Potential Changes to the Road Track Cost Allocation Practice for Determining Australia's Heavy Road User Charges.' will be discussed and some surprising conclusions will be drawn.
Following the 28th ARRB Conference, ARRB is proud to present the 8th Symposium on Pavement Surface Characteristics (SURF 2018), delivered on behalf of the World Road Association (PIARC). SURF 2018 incorporates a range of technical sessions and interactive panel discussions, with local and international experts focussing on "Vehicle to Road Connectivity".
Guest appearances from living legends of Australian Motorsport, Allan Moffat OBE, and Peter Boylan – winners at Bathurst, Sandown and the Australian GT Championships - will offer some fascinating insights gained throughout their careers in the racing industry.
Delegates will hear thought-provoking messages from keynote speakers such as François Olard, Research & Innovation Director of Eiffage Infrastructures and Randy Iwasaki will return to the SURF stage.
Technical sessions will be based on themes including Safer Road Performance and Data Collection with a Purpose. International keynote speaker Dr John Ferris from Virginia Tech, Founder and Director of the Vehicle Terrain Performance Laboratory, will be speaking on the importance of vehicle pavement interaction in vehicle design.
Come along to enjoy a jam-packed week of captivating technical content (balanced with unforgettable social functions!) and even a discount off the registration rate if you wish to attend both. We look forward to meeting you then.
For more information or to register:arrb2018.com.au and surf2018.com.au
SWARCO promises a scintillating Virtual Reality experience on its booth at Intertraffic
Visitors to the two SWARCO stands at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2018 (5.310 and 10.103; 20 – 23 March 2018, RAI Amsterdam fairgrounds) are being promised "a firework of innovation" and a scintillating Virtual Reality experience where they will enter a three-dimensional SWARCO World, based on advanced gaming technology.
SWARCO improves quality of life by making the travel experience safer, quicker, more convenient and environmentally sound, and the company's stands and presentation will fully underline these objectives.
On its Road Marking Systems (RMS) stand (05.310) the focus will be on a complete range of road marking systems, and the virtual reality experience will enable visitors to immerse themselves in entirely novel way in a range of challenges to tackle this area. Products being highlighted on the stand include the launch of the novel, fast-curing marking system for indoor use called SWARCO UV-LINE that is dry and functional just a few seconds after application.
We will also be featuring SOLIDPLUS, the top class reflective glass beads delivering 4-digit millicandela readings on reflectometers, as well as the company's preformed thermoplastic and coldplastic markings (EUROTHERM® and EUROTAC). They are used for small-scale markings with symbols, legends, logos, and as easy-to-install guidance system for the visually impaired and blind on train station platforms, sidewalks, at bus-stops, etc.
Meanwhile, on SWARCO's Traffic Management / ITS / Smart Mobility stand (10.103) the company will focus on its comprehensive capabilities in connecting infrastructure and the vehicles by means of C-ITS ready solutions in urban and interurban traffic management and public transport. Visitors can delve into the central system managing traffic in more liveable cities and how Traffic Management as a Service (TMaaS) works.
Also on display will be a charging infrastructure for electrical vehicles, plus the brand new SWARCO.EVOLT.CONNECT back office for e-mobility management. Other features of the stand will be public transport prioritization, the next generation PT management software and new helpful on-board devices for information and control; the world's most energy-saving variable message sign with a brilliant new optical system; parking guidance systems and online platforms to manage parking from end-to-end; as well as an intelligent intersection, featuring novel LED traffic lights that integrate new features beyond red-amber-green such as environmental data collection, pedestrian detection and a warning feature for the head-down generation who rather concentrate on smartphones than on traffic.
Watch out too, for SWARCO.LINE.TECHNOLOGY, a novel approach to clean up intersections by needing less hardware and opening up new communication possibilities between the traffic controller and the signal heads. There is also a focus on bicycle traffic with the launch of an App-based cooperative system.