Dates for the diary

Paving the way for Greener Roads, 9-11 May, Taupo

International Road Federation World Meeting, 25-28 May, Lisbon

International Bridge Conference, 6-9 June, Pennsylvania

24th ARRB CONFERENCE 2010 (Australian Road Research Board) 13-15 October, Melbourne

ITS World Congress, 25-29 October, Korea

Transitions to Sustainability Conference, 30th Nov - 3rd Dec, Auckland

PIARC World Congress, 26-30 September 2011, Mexico





Articles of Interest

Check out this media release about Sydney Harbour Bridge Cashless Tolling - one year on.

Read here about a new Intelligent Parking Guidance System in South Africa which has cut the time to find a parking space from 8 minutes to 2.5 and reduced vehicle emissions by 70%!

This article looks at a study in the Netherlands in an attempt to improve the accuracy of road user charging systems using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and looks at ways of addressing issues such as overcharging and loss of revenue.

Something a little different - this interesting article is about new technology from scientists at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute who are developing computer models of parts of the human body, The models will help doctors to make accurate assessments and predictions about the use of knee braces, orthotics, exercise etc.

This article is about the new Traffic Management Software (TMS) that the NZTA has procured to help the Agency communicate effectively with road users in relation to highway-related events and incidents. Resolve Group assisted the NZTA with procurement and contract management of the new TMS.

Resolve Group's Warren Fowlie features in an Argentinian newspaper on his recent visit to Argentina where he is undertaking a road safety audit of 130km of highway.

UPTUN is a major European RTD-project on cost effective, sustainable and innovative upgrading methods for fire safety in existing tunnels. www.uptun.net"

For some of the latest technology in remote monitoring and control of street and roadway lighting have a look at: www.strategictelemetry.net"

Click to read some interesting and timely information from Europe about motorcycle friendly guardrails: www.hellforleathermagazine.com

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