Latest Road Safety News
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OmniAir Certification Ensures Seamless and Secure Tolling
Kapsch TrafficCom is proud to announce it has received the valued OmniAir-certification for its Janus Multi-Protocol 4.1 Reader.
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OLEDWorks Manufactures the Thinnest & Brightest OLED Panels
OLEDWorks produces rapid product innovation and the world’s best-performing OLED lighting panels for the automotive industry.
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Accident Reduction up to 20% With Connected Vehicle Technology
Kapsch TrafficCom presented its roadwork warning communication technology at the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems showcase in May.
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Kapsch to Expand Connected Vehicle & AI Innovations in Ottawa
Kapsch TrafficCom will be implementing state-of-the-art connected vehicle solutions in Ottawa to improve road safety at intersections.
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Connected Vehicle Technology and AI Increase Safety for Bikes
The Bike2CAV project from Kapsch TrafficCom used connected vehicle technology, sensors and AI to improve safety for bike users on the road.
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V2X Technology Demo Aims to Protect Bikes at Intersections
Autotalks, Volkswagen (VW), Bosch eBike Systems and Commsignia have demonstrated how V2X communication can prevent bike-vehicle collisions.
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Micromobility Operators Publish Industry Recommendations for E-scooters
Voi, Dott, Lime, Superpedestrian and TIER have issued recommendations on the best practices for safe and well-managed micromobility services…
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ETSC and PACTS Outline Safety Recommendations for E-scooters
The European Transport Safety Council and the UK Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety outline e-scooter safety recommendation…
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EU Association Publishes Incident Data for Shared E-Scooters
Micro-Mobility for Europe (MMfE), has published a first-of-its-kind factsheet on incident data involving shared e-scooters in Europe.
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Motor Vehicles Reported as Largest Barrier to Cycling in Melbourne
A recent survey has revealed that the most commonly reported barriers to cycling in Melbourne relate to riding alongside motor vehicles.
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UK Transport Minister Dismisses Legalising Helmets for Cyclists
UK Transport Minister, Jesse Norman, has responded to a question in UK Parliament on whether the DfT will legalise the use of helmets.
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V2X Technology to Help Autonomous Cars Safely Merge onto Motorways
WMG at the University of Warwick has presented technology allowing autonomous cars to merge onto motorways with improved levels of safety.
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Capability Spotlight: Prioritizing Pedestrian Safety
Aurora shows how it is training the Aurora Driver to both detect and safely respond to vulnerable road users (VRUs).
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TfL to Restart Work on London's Walking and Cycling Schemes
Transport for London (TfL) is set to restart work on its schemes to make roads safer and more attractive for pedestrians and cyclists..
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Glasgow Installs UK's First Cycle-Activated Signs
Glasgow City Council has become the UK's first local authority to install cycle-activated electronic signs to improve safety on its roads.
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Voi and Autoliv Use e-Scooter Sensors to Evaluate Collisions
Voi is partnering with traffic safety company, Autoliv to evaluate traffic accidents using data from street cameras and e-scooter sensors.
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Wireless Technology Improves Bike Bus Safety in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has deployed a new wireless technology to hold traffic at busy junctions to allow a bike bus of children to cross safel…
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Ford Trials Headlight Technology to Project Directions on to the Road
Ford is trialling new headlight technology that projects directions, speed limits and weather information onto the road ahead.
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Argo AI Establishes Safety Advisory Council for Autonomous Driving
Argo AI has established the Argo Safety Advisory Council to provide advice on safety practices and policies for its autonomous operations.
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Helbiz Offers HelmetChecker to Micromobility Operators
Helbiz is releasing its AI-powered HelmetChecker tool to help operators meet compliance requirements and increase the safety of their riders…
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Autoliv and POC Develop e-Bike Helmets with Airbag Technology
Autoliv and POC are developing bicycle and e-bike helmets equipped with airbag technology to improve cyclist safety.
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TfL Completes 5km Cycleway in West London
TfL has completed major improvements on the roads around Hammersmith gyratory, unlocking a 5km cycleway from Kew Bridge to Hammersmith.
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Ford Trials Geofencing to Automatically Reduce Vehicle Speed
Ford is trialling geofencing technology that automatically reduces the speed of connected vehicles to help make roads safer.
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UK: RoSPA Finds e-Scooters Are Safer than Other Forms of Transport
The RoSPA has published a study demonstrating that e-scooters are significantly safer than bikes and motorcycles on UK roads.