New Loan from ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a new $800m loan as part of a $1.2bn programme to help to improve safety... Read More
Street improvement project in Pune
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has proposed a new street improvement project “Pune Streets Programme” to build well planned streets in the... Read More
The transparent solution for sound protection
When the Environmental Noise Directive 2002/49/EG (END) came into force, the EU Member States were required to better protect their population from... Read More
Reducing journey time through VMS
A study on the use of Variable Message Signs for getting traffic information was carried out in Kolkata by two Associate Professors... Read More
Contactless charging for Electric Buses
A new technology for charging electric buses has been introduced in Europe by Conductix-Wampfler. Called Opportunity Charging, this economical option helps in... Read More
Driving Simulators Transforming Drivers’ Training
Driving schools in India are increasingly using driving simulators as a part of their training programme for prospective drivers. Simulators provide many... Read More
Managing Traffic and Tackling Safety during Highway Construction
Many traffic stalwarts from India and abroad discussed one of the most important issues of construction on highways – “Traffic Management and Safety during Highway Construction” – on the first day of TrafficInfraTech Expo 2012. The precautions for, challenges of and solutions to the issue were discussed in detail.
Selecting and using Modified Bituminous Binders In India
The current specifications and guidelines for the selection and use of different types of modified binders such as polymer modified bitumen and crumb rubber modified bitumen are inadequate. Prof Prithvi Singh Kandhal, Associate Director Emeritus of the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), Auburn University, Alabama, USA argues that there is an immediate need to revise government policies by deleting the common specification table for all types of polymers and modifiers so that substandard PMB is not used in India. He also writes very interestingly on the journey of various types of bitumen
GMV celebrates anniversary of ITMS project for Ahmedabad BRTS
GMV is celebrating the first anniversary of the implementation of the Intelligent Transportation Management System (ITMS) developed by it, in collaboration with... Read More
VaaaN Infra gets tolling contract
VaaaN Infra Pvt Ltd has bagged a contract from the consortium of Emirates Trading Agency (ETA) LLC and KMC Construction Ltd to... Read More
