A Green Take on Road Renewal
Daniel Garrun looks at the new trend of road recycling where repairs are made with the original material. It is giving communities a cost-effective and green alternative to keeping their...
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SARTRE: Are Road Trains the Future?
The first step for Europe's road train programme could simply be convincing drivers to take their hands off the wheel. Gareth Evans reports.
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Level Crossings: A Safe Passage For Road And Rail
The number of incidents of misuse at level crossings has continued to escalate in the UK. Alex Hawkes talks to Siemens' John Newton to find out what new technology is...
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India: Paving Roads the Geotextile Way
Countries like India are beginning to discover the benefits of using geotextiles in road building. Frances Penwill-Cook uncovers the challenges that lie ahead for the geotextile industry.
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Big Chill Brings about Winter Road Safety De-Icing Innovations
Frances Penwill-Cooks looks at the innovative technology being created for roadway de-icing.
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Electric Signs on US Roads
European drivers have benefited for several years from the additional clarity provided by colourful electric signs that incorporate both graphical and text-based messages. Cynthia Challener explores how the technology is...
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Increasing Mileage in the Mekong
The Greater Mekong sub-region is often heralded as a locality where international road projects run with success. Natalie Coomber talks to the Asian Development Bank about how it helps move...
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Finding Permanent Solutions with Temporary Roads
Speed, materials, efficacy and cost-effectiveness are all vital ingredients in the construction of temporary roads. Frances Penwill-Cook looks at how three projects met their needs.
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The 2009 Road Show
Frances Penwill-Cook highlights some of the most successful road construction achievements of 2009 – each world class examples that will lead to better traffic flow, safety and economic growth.
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Copenhagen’s Railroad to Success
Policy makers who thrashed out climate change issues at Copenhagen recently were far from agreement on definitive measures. But in the rail and road sectors, action to cut carbon emissions...
