Congestion

Traffic signal head at roundabout on the M8

August 2nd 2018 / MichelleC-H / Links: Congestion

Efficient traffic light control systems are dependent on knowing where vehicles are and where traffic is building on the roads leading up to them. This intelligence relies on vehicle detection data, which can come from inductive loops or magnetometer sensors. The method of vehicle detection makes no difference to the signal control, but can make a big difference to the success of the scheme and the disruption to both road users and residents. Recent Clearview installations highlight the variety or reasons why we recommend wireless vehicle detection using magnetometers.

Line of cones showing roadworks on motorway

July 26th 2018 / MichelleC-H / Links: Congestion

Ask any road user about the state of the road network in the UK and we’re confident you’ll get an answer lamenting the condition of the roads. You’re also likely to get a comment on the frustration caused by endless roadworks. So, road users want a well-maintained network, but don’t want the roadworks that come with this. What are road operators to do?

June 14th 2018 / MichelleC-H / Links: Congestion

As the use of MIDAS systems has been expanded over the last twenty years it’s not surprising that alternative vehicle detection technologies have been explored to overcome issues with inductive loops. We consider the two most commonly used alternatives approved to Highways England specification MCH1529 for use in MIDAS systems: magnetometer and microwave/radar-based detection.

May 31st 2018 / MichelleC-H / Links: Congestion Road Safety

No one should be harmed when travelling or working on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). This is one of Highways England’s three core aims. We’ve discussed at length the ways that Clearview are helping to keep road users safe, but what about road workers?

March 15th 2018 / AndrewR / Links: Congestion

The title of this week’s blog comes from a Chinese proverb and aligns to our approach in running training programs that help design teams and engineers fully understand our wireless detection products and how to install them.

March 1st 2018 / AndrewR / Links: Congestion

Keeping traffic flowing across UK roads requires both good infrastructure and detailed information. No matter what type of road, from motorways to urban, or type of operator, from Highways England (HE) to local authorities, all need accurate and reliable information.

February 15th 2018 / AndrewR / Links: Congestion

A new INRIX report was released last week that analysed and ranked the impact of traffic congestion worldwide in 2017. The report ranked the UK in the top ten of most congested countries and in the top three in Europe, beaten only by Russia and Turkey. 111 cities and towns in the UK were analysed and perhaps unsurprisingly London, Manchester and Birmingham lead the way in terms of the most hours drivers spend in congestion.

October 24th 2017 / Marketing / Links: Congestion

The UK is the third most congested country in Europe and we spend an average of 32 hours each year stuck in peak hour traffic. Making better decisions and informed judgements on the road network is something that Clearview can help with. Our traffic flow monitoring technology gathers accurate, real-time intelligence about traffic volume, type, speed, directional flow, and driver behaviour patterns.

October 5th 2017 / AndrewR / Links: Congestion Journey Predictability

In the highways industry, there is, quite rightly, a well-worn path of using Consultants to advise on best practice. And there is nothing wrong with this approach as long as you are sure the Consultants are knowledgeable on the latest thinking and open minded to trying new ideas.

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