6th traditional activity “Road Safety” in Kosovo
This year, the College of Applied Technical Sciences “Tempulli” and Kosovo Association of Motorization “ARMKS” with the support from governmental institutions and other stakeholders who have mandate for road safety organized for the sixth time the Traditional Activity “Road Safety”, which includes primary and secondary schools from various municipalities of Kosovo.
The implementation formula of this edition was the same as in the previous years: a theoretical and practical part.
Theoretical Part
24 April to 27 April 2018 - During this week, the working groups visited schools selected by MEST and distributed coloring books “How to move safely on the road” and tests developed by traffic experts for evaluating knowledge of pupils with regards to the traffic rules and signs to pupils of grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Practical Part
18 May 2018 - The practical part included lower secondary schools from different municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo. Each of the participating schools (selected by MEST) selected three representative students, respectively of 6th, 7th and 8th grades to compete in bicycle races, which tested students’ technical skills in bicycle riding.
Whereas after analyzing pupils' result, were announced the Kosovo champions of this edition.
Third Serbian Road Congress, 14-15 June 2018, Belgrade
The Public Enterprise Roads of Serbia is pleased to inform that the Third Serbian Road Congress will be held on 14 & 15 June 2018, in Crowne Plaza hotel, Belgrade.
Topics of this year's Congress are:
- Planning and Design – Examples and experiences
- Planning and Design – New technologies
- Management, Construction and Maintenance of Roads
- ITS and New Technologies in Transport
- Efficiency and Safety of Road Traffic
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
All necessary information regarding the Congress are available on the website: http://www.kongresoputevima.rs/eng/index.html on which participants may register and find delivered abstracts.
For more information, please contact Roads of Serbia at: ljerka.ibrovic@putevi.srbije.rs
Modernization of roads in Serbia
More than 222000 ETC devices
Users of the roads in Serbia increasingly use the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC).
The number of ETC users has reached more than 222.000 that makes their participation in the total revenue very significant as it will reach more than 41%.
The number of Heavy Good Vehicle (HGV) drivers using the ETC has increased to 64% out of a total number of HGVs using tolled motorways.
Electric vehicle charging stations on Serbian roads
Within the project of the modernization of roads in Serbia, so far, five electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at key points on highways: in the zone of the former toll station Belgrade near Bubanj Potok (direction toward Niš), in the zones of toll stations Preševo (direction toward Niš), Šid (direction toward Belgrade) and Subotica (direction toward Novi Sad), while the charging station in the zone of the Dimitrovgrad toll station(direction toward Niš) will start to operate upon the commissioning of the toll station.
The installed chargers represent the most modern solution for charging vehicles among all global brands. They possess three ports: two for fast DC charging and one for fast AC charging. The charging is remotely controlled, including the monitoring of the very charger, as well as the statistics of vehicles charged (time and duration of charging, kW amount etc.).
WIFI on motorway
Free wireless internet, besides the Bubanj Potok location, has so far been enabled at five rest areas: Jerina, Šimanovci 1, Šimanovci 2, Feketić 1 and Feketić 2.
Within the continuation of the modernization of roads in the Republic of Serbia, it is planned to introduce free wireless internet along the Corridor X through Serbia and to arrange all key rest areas on the highway, which includes the provision of power supply, lighting and free internet, placing of mobile equipment for resting, such as benches, tables and installations of appliances for charging the electric vehicles.
Saferoad Telemactics receives the Smart Solution Award
Saferoad Telemactics has been awarded by the Global Infrastructure Congress, for Smart Solution Award in March 2018.
Minister of infrastructure of UAE his Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al-Na'ami awarded Saferoad Telemactics during the Congress held in Dubai.
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About Saferoad
Saferoad had led Middle East market with their innovative Telematics solutions, which go beyond managing fleets and their maintenance costs, up to optimize drivers' utilization, ensure drivers safety, and help companies to reduce the OPEX and insurance expenses.
The primary goal of Saferoad is to reduce accident number and to help the drivers in Saudi Arabia to enhance their driving behavior. The effective contribution of Saferoad technologies in regional economy let the company get many Regional and International awards, such as, World Economic Forum, International Finance Cooperation, Forbes, IRF, and others.
Meet the Team:
Haenni Instruments: Weight the loads and save the roads!
The road network is the backbone of every country’s infrastructure and the condition for a prosperous economy.
Although most government authorities are aware of the importance to keep it in good conditions, many of them fail on this matter. The most common reason is the lack of resources to do maintenance and repair the roads. What they don’t know is that it is much cheaper to prevent than cure.
But how to protect the roads? Weight enforcement is a part of a sustainable development of road infrastructure and with the right concept and less resources it’s possible to protect the pavement and increase its lifespan.
Nowadays weight enforcement can be done with mobile patrols or stationary systems like weighbridges. In some countries there are automatic systems (weigh-in-motion, WIM) that are able to detect overload vehicles in driving speed on the road or the trucks have independent on board weighing units (OBW) for self-control. Even WIM systems with international certifications are rarely implemented for the direct enforcement, once that authorities from metrology institutes don’t grant local type approvals because of lacks in the international regulations and validations. And even if they were reliable and accurate enough to be use for the direct enforcement, is this reasonable? An automatic system can’t stop the truck immediately to avoid further damaging of the road. OBW’s can be manipulated and must be periodically and officially checked.
The resources collected with fines will never be enough to cover the outgoing for repairing the road network. Therefore the major goal of weight enforcement must be discouraging the drivers to overload, and not only collect resources.
A mobile patrol team using mobile scales is the most efficient way to perform an official weighing control once it increases the social interaction between drivers and enforcement officers. Apart of that, it allows the unload, in case of an extreme overload. According to a study of the University of Manitoba, Canada, mobile weighing on the spot is 30 times more effective in detecting violations than permanent weigh stations. The reason is simple: the drivers can bypass the permanent stations, when a control on spot will catch the drivers by surprise.
Over the past four decades HAENNI Instruments has provided wheel load scales for the police control worldwide and became a reference for the mobile weight enforcement in the 6 continents. Due to its light weight and thin platform, HAENNI scale is very appreciated by the police officers who perform the measurement controls. The OIML certification and EU type approval attest the reliability of those instruments. The value of these outstanding products is increased with the concept that HAENNI has for each different application that may vary according to the country, legislation, weather, infrastructure, drivers’ behaviours and funds available.
In short, one of the cheapest and most efficient solutions to drastically minimize the deterioration of the road network is to change the behaviour of the drivers by raising the awareness of the problem with a mobile weight enforcement.
2018 World Transport Convention - Call for Papers – Deadline 15 March 2018
IRF Geneva is pleased to join hands with China Highway & Transportation Society (CHTS) and to support the World Transport Convention (WTC) 2018 which will take place at China National Convention Center, Beijing from June 18 to 21, 2018.
This event will be the follow-up of the 2017 WTC which has achieved a grand success. The aim of the WTC 2018 is to continue research and development of the transport industry, and further promote international exchange and cooperation in this field, especially the transport infrastructure connectivity among countries along "the Belt and Road".
With the theme of "Better Transport, Better World", WTC 2018 invites authors to submit abstracts by 15 March 2018 on one or more of the technical topics listed below:
| 1. Highway Engineering | 5.Water Transportation |
| 2.Structural Engineering | 6.Rail Transit |
| 3.Traffic Engineering | 7.Air Transportation |
| 4.Transportation Planning | 8.Cross-Cutting |
Additional information and form for Submission of abstract are available on https://www.wtc-conference.com/WTC/Papers
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
