WH Sections Related Features - WH22 General http://www.worldhighways.com/Related-Features-WH22-General.rss This circular was prepared by Asif Faiz, Emeritus Member of the TRB Committee on Low- Volume Roads. Faiz received his undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Peshawar University in Pakistan in 1968. He received his master's and doctoral degrees in transportation engineering from Purdue University in 1971 and 1975, respectively. He then joined the World Bank as an economist in the West Africa region. His international development experience of 37 years covers more than 40 developing countries in Sub-S http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/rural-road-promise-economic-growth-for-developing-nations-around-the-world/ 76635 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121009000000 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:18:01 GMT 20121009151801 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:27:48 GMT 201211021642748 Natalie Trueman WH22 General Feature World Bank TRB Committee MIRA in central England has begun a huge redevelopment of its 830 acre site that will see the renowned centre for transport technologies expand its capabilities while, at the same time, create the largest transport research and development technology park in Europe. Guy Woodford reports This is all very impressive, said Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in April 2011 on hearing a presentation of MIRA's ambitious expansion plans. As succinct appraisals go, Clegg's view of MIRA's plans to develop its brand of http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/mira-builds-on-reputation-for-transport-excellence/ 76391 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121003000000 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:52:25 GMT 20121003155225 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:42:02 GMT 201210031644202 Natalie Trueman 2012 September Promotion WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature Michelin Continental in World Highways Toyota MIRA Jaguar Max Lay discusses how congestion has posed problems throughout history from early civilisation to the present day One of the earliest known human settlements was at the Springs of Elisha at Jericho. Inevitably, locals collecting fresh water from the springs would encounter other water carriers. When a path was too narrow, or access to it was too limited, or it crossed another path, some carriers would find it necessary to stand aside for others. Priority in such cases might be based on common courtesy and p http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/traffic-control-to-beat-congestion/ 77874 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120928000000 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:19:08 GMT 20121106111908 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:19:08 GMT 2012110611111908 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General Feature in World Highways Steady growth in machine sales reflects global demand for construction equipment - Mike Woof reports Keynote speakers at the UK's Construction Equipment Association (CEA) recent annual general meeting revealed steady demand for new machines worldwide. Although Europe's economy remains troubled, worldwide machine sales are strong and exports are providing huge turnover for manufacturers. Colin Timms of Off-Highway Research said that global equipment sales last peaked in 2007 at $98 billion, falling to $55 b http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/worldwide-machine-sales-growing/ 73087 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120831000000 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:17:33 GMT 20120718161733 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:27:05 GMT 201207181642705 Natalie Trueman 2012 June WH22 General Feature Doosan in World Highways Hyundai Off-Highway Research Construction Equipment Association Japanese consultants are planning to realign a Kenyan bypass, as Shem Oirere reports. Japanese consultants are resolving an engineering quagmire involving a 17.5km bypass in Kenya's Coast region. The new design realigning the bypass is underway by Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) consultants. The road is an alternative link from the hinterland to the south coast and to the proposed Dongo Kundu Port. The 23m-wide bypass would also serve to reduce traffic congestion across the Likoni Channel. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/emergent/features/realigning-kenyan-bypass-to-avoid-quagmire-and-ease-congestion/ 59069 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120131000000 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:11:12 GMT 20120322141112 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:10:17 GMT 201205081531017 James Howard RH05 Bridge Construction: Steel Structures, Slipformed Concrete Structures, Precast Concrete, Bearin NM05 Traffic Management 2012 January February WH16 Emergent WH22 General Feature Mouchel ITS International in World Highways World Bank Kenya National Highways Authority Japanese International Corporation Agency Egis has an innovative approach to addressing construction defects - *Martin O'Flaherty, Jean Pohu. Defects often become apparent after construction projects are handed over to the client and this is a common problem across most highway projects. The problem is shared by highway operators who have assumed the responsibility of managing such projects. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/developments-in-minimising-construction-defects/ 53372 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111130000000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:37:29 GMT 20120227113729 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:08:07 GMT 201205081640807 Joseph Tinlin 2011 November December WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature Aggregates Business Europe in World Highways Egis In March 1991, the International Road Educational Foundation (IREF), through the leadership of Dana Low, John Gehrett and Marion Dietrich, among others, established the Future Fund, an endowment-style funding mechanism to support scholarship awards for IRF Fellows. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/iref-fundraising-campaign-gains-momentum/ 63034 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111130000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:39:14 GMT 20120412143914 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:59:56 GMT 2012071711115956 Nick Bond 2011 November December WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature in World Highways IRF Geneva AECOM Concesionaria IIRSA Japan Road Association Wilbur Smith Associates Resource International Kercher Engineering AgileAssets Abdul Ali Al-Ajmi Company Failing eyesight presents safety problems for Europe's older drivers. A new report highlights substantial variation in the assessment of drivers' vision across Europe, and recommends that Member States make moves to better assess drivers' vision. Checking the vision of drivers plays a valuable role in the EU's target of halving road deaths across the EU by 2020. The aim is to achieve this road safety improvement by legislative means that change driver behaviour, raise the technical standards of vehicles and http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/defective-eyesight-a-road-safety-concern/ 51203 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111031000000 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:56:35 GMT 20120216095635 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:08:53 GMT 201205081640853 Joseph Tinlin 2011 October WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways ICM Research Part of an extensive motorway network measuring some 185km, the ongoing Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GIFP) is creating a modern, world-class toll route system that provides major impetus to socio-economic growth in South Africa's most populous and commercially active region. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/emergent/features/south-africas-world-class-tollway-development/ 67667 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:20:46 GMT 20120508162046 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:44:14 GMT 201207171424414 Nick Bond 2011 September WH16 Emergent WH22 General Feature Aggregates Business Europe ITS International on www.WorldHighways.com South African National Road Agency There is an array of future vehicle solutions in development - Mike Woof reports. Ever since Henry Ford's Model T showed that the motor car could provide transport for ordinary people rather than being an exclusive toy of the rich, vehicle numbers have exploded. In every country around the world, vehicle ownership continues to grow. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/developments-in-hybrid-vehicles/ 53430 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:24:55 GMT 20120227142455 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:32:52 GMT 2012042710103252 Hema Mistry 2011 September WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways Nissan Renault Tony Pearce, honorary life member and former director-general of IRF Geneva, recalls the history of the Silk Roads, highlights their continued economic relevance and introduces IRF's active long-term commitment to their rehabilitation. The Silk Roads had their origins in a Chinese military mission in 138BC to purchase horses in Central Asia's Fergana Valley that were reputed to run so fast that they sweated blood. When General Chang Ch'ien reached Fergana, now in Uzbekistan, he found that the fabled horses http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/develop-the-silk-roads-boost-economic-growth/ 63043 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:02:19 GMT 20120412150219 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:27:49 GMT 201204301642749 Natalie Trueman 2011 September WH22 General Feature International Road Federation in World Highways World Bank Asian Development Bank European Commission European Union European Bank for Reconstruction and Development IRF Geneva International Road Transport Union UNESCAP United Nations Shanghai Cooperation Organisation TRACECA FEHRL's fifth SERRP is set to drive road transport into the 21st century The Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories (FEHRL) has published its fifth Strategic European Road Research Programme (SERPP V), which tackles the research and innovation challenges facing the European road and transport system now and in the future. Formed in 1989, FEHRL is a registered international association comprising more than 40 national research/technical centres, and its new programme reflects the techni http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/europes-roads-need-innovation-and-research/ 63070 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:45:21 GMT 20120412154521 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:11:21 GMT 201205081641121 Joseph Tinlin 2011 September WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways Federal Highway Administration European Union Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories The US infrastructure network requires urgent attention - * T Peter Ruane. America's transportation infrastructure was once the "shining light on top of the hill." Major investments in a national highway, bridge, transit, airport, port and waterway system during the 20th century paid great dividends. The free and efficient flow of goods and people across the 50 states led to unparalleled economic expansion. The mobility and prosperity resulting from an interconnected infrastructure was a model for the world http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/importance-of-continued-transportation-investment/ 67297 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Wed, 02 May 2012 15:29:34 GMT 20120502152934 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:47:37 GMT 2012052310104737 Joseph Tinlin 2011 September Promotion WH22 General Feature Texas Transportation Institute ITS International in World Highways American Road & Transportation Builders Association National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission Bipartisan policy center National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission Virginia Miller Center of Public Affairs Brookings Institution The final results of the International Road Transport Union's (IRU) New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI)-Phase 2 have confirmed road trade links between Europe and Asia as an economically-attractive and viable alternative to traditional, saturated maritime trading routes. This was unveiled at the recent 6th IRU Euro-Asian Road Transport Conference and Ministerial Meeting held in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, which concluded that removing the remaining procedural impediments at borders and deve http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/silk-road-viable-alternative/ 67303 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110731000000 Wed, 02 May 2012 15:56:17 GMT 20120502155617 Thu, 24 May 2012 11:07:53 GMT 2012052411110753 Joseph Tinlin 2011 July WH22 General Feature ITS International on www.WorldHighways.com Asian Development Bank International Road Transport Union UNESCAP A team of eminent Russian specialists* introduce exciting new information technologies, such as the Internet of Things, and foresee their promising applications in the field of transport infrastructure development. Global economic growth, combined with explosive digital technology proliferation, brings new challenges to the field of transport infrastructure. Technical advances such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), vehicle to infrastructure interfaces, global positioning, electronic toll collecti http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/information-technology-and-transport-development/ 62980 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110731000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:47:53 GMT 20120412124753 Thu, 24 May 2012 11:54:34 GMT 2012052411115434 Joseph Tinlin 2011 July August Promotion WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways In this second article of a three-part series on pavement preservation, Alan S. Kercher, of Kercher Engineering, discusses the different techniques that can be utilised as part of the preservation toolbox An agency should utilise a comprehensive preservation toolbox that includes various techniques, which can be applied to specific needs. There is no one technique that will cost-effectively address all pavement problems. However, there are many preservation techniques that can provide an agency with the ab http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/pavement-preservation-techniques/ 62957 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110731000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:47:54 GMT 20120412114754 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:35:27 GMT 2012042710103527 Hema Mistry 2011 July August Promotion WH22 General Feature in World Highways David CA Phillips reports on the changing structure of the global construction equipment industry. In 2007, the year of peak historical demand and before the onset of the international financial crisis, estimated total sales of key equipment types stood at just over 1,000,000 units, valued at approximately US$100 billion. By 2009 sales had fallen to around 600,000 units valued at around $65 billion. The consequences of the global financial recession were dramatic and immediate, and remain with us today, and http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/changing-face-of-global-construction-industry/ 53531 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110729000000 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:12:43 GMT 20120228091243 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:33:24 GMT 2012042710103324 Hema Mistry 2011 September WH22 General Feature Aggregates Business Europe in World Highways Off-Highway Research Elementary road safety measures quickly pay back the costs of investment and, more importantly, help save lives as Patrick Smith reports. More than 300 people in the UK are alive today or have avoided the prospect of a lifetime of special care because just 15 roads have had simple improvements put in place. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/simple-road-safety-measures-save-lives/ 51106 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110615000000 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:59:29 GMT 20120215155929 Fri, 25 May 2012 10:24:29 GMT 2012052510102429 Hema Mistry WH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management 2011 June WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways European Commission EuroRAP Astucia A survey of a number of Europe's motorway filling stations have thrown up surprising results: some good, some bad. Experts from EuroTest have travelled almost 34,000km to check out 77 filling stations along the most important travel routes in Europe. Keeping a close eye on cameras and staff that might "blow their cover," the results they brought home with them showed that not a single facility [visited] warranted a very good rating. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/checking-out-europes-motorway-service-stations/ 50477 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110531000000 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:14:19 GMT 20120214111419 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:56:43 GMT 2013012512125643 Kestutis Rusas 2011 May WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways Paul Nordengen of South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) introduces a comprehensive self-regulation initiative to improve road wear, road safety and transport productivity in South Africa http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/smart-trucks-promoting-truck-operation-standards/ 63005 Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110516000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:51:51 GMT 20120412135151 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:39:05 GMT 201205221533905 Hema Mistry 2011 May WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature Aggregates Business Europe in World Highways CSIR in South Africa Wirtgen brothers Jürgen and Stefan discussed growth opportunities. Jürgen Wirtgen and Stefan Wirtgen are joint presidents of the Wirtgen Group and see business levels continuing to improve. Stefan said, Generally speaking we are surprised with the growth levels, especially in the BRIC countries. It is giving us quite a big boost and is allowing us to grow. We are more than happy with 2011 so far as the order books are full and we didn't expect this. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/contraflow-interview/interviews/growth-opportunities-worldwide-for-construction-machines/ 58166 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110415000000 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:57:29 GMT 20120319105729 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:28:20 GMT 201301081642820 EIBS Support 2011 April Promotion WH17 Contraflow, Interviews WH22 General Road Technology Live Feature WH21 Events (Diary) Kleemann Wirtgen Aggregates Business Europe in World Highways CONEXPO-CON/AGG Michel Démarre gives some historical insights into public-private partnerships conceived to implement urban infrastructure projects, a concept that surprisingly dates back to as early as the 13th century! All over the world today, the role of public authorities in the process of planning and, in most cases, designing, financing and procuring urban roads is paramount. Even for modifications to existing roads, decisions are made by these public authorities (usually after due consultation with the population) http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/a-history-lesson-in-private-public-partnerships/ 62956 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110331000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:33:51 GMT 20120412113351 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:34:00 GMT 2012042710103400 Hema Mistry 2011 March Promotion WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature in World Highways The innovative LABEL project lays the foundations for reducing cargo theft and promoting greater transport security on Europe's road networks. In Europe, cargo theft is a criminal phenomenon that has an important economic impact. Research has put the total loss caused at approximately €8.2 billion yearly. The calculation includes costs such as the re-production and the re-packaging and resending of the stolen goods. According to data from the International Road Transport Union (IRU), one out of six drivers http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/improving-truck-parking-security-and-quality/ 49673 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101130000000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:12:48 GMT 20120208161248 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:30:36 GMT 2012042710103036 Hema Mistry 2010 November December WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature in World Highways European Commission International Road Transport Union European Union Road Federation In the US, state DOTs are preparing for the upcoming reauthorisation battle in a tough economic and political climate. Set to expire by the end of the year, the bill is a critical funding source for many transportation projects in the US. However transportation officials in the US are facing a tough battle as the political and economic climate has changed considerably since the last reauthorisation was passed, shortly after President Obama's inauguration in January 2009. Since then, the recession has contin http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/us-dots-in-critical-funding-battle/ 49926 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:08:01 GMT 20120209150801 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:49:19 GMT 2013022711114919 Will Hall 2010 October WH22 General Feature Washington State Department of Transportation in World Highways Western Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials American Public Transportation Association Parsons Brinckerhoff At its annual plenary meeting held on 25 May 2010, during the 16th IRF World Meeting in Lisbon, the European Road Federation (ERF) elected a new President in the person of Jacobo Díaz Pineda. Mr. Díaz Pineda has been the Director General of the Spanish Road Association (AEC) since September 2006, and is also President of the Ibero-American Road Institute (IVIA). We took advantage of his presence in Lisbon to ask him a few questions about his new responsibilities: http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/contraflow-interview/interviews/road-transport-must-evolve-in-line-with-users-needs/ 62901 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100731000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:34:48 GMT 20120412083448 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:28:25 GMT 201301081642825 EIBS Support 2010 July August Promotion WH17 Contraflow, Interviews WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature in World Highways European Commission European Union European Union Road Federation Spanish Road Association While the EU target of reducing deaths by 50% has resulted in impressive figures, there is still more to be done as Patrick Smith reports. The latest statistics show European Union (EU) efforts to reduce road deaths by 50% have met with considerable success. As EU members look to the new European Action Programme for the period 2010 to 2020 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/european-road-deaths-reduced-but-more-to-be-done/ 50884 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100730000000 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:12:42 GMT 20120215101242 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:45:52 GMT 2012041810104552 Jacob Brown WH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management NM10 Workzone Its (Portable Vms, Detection Equipment) 2010 July August WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways European Commission European Union European Transport Safety Council There is a lot of work to do on Bulgarian roads, but the government has plans to increase the length of highways built each year as Krasimir Krastanov reports. Bulgarian roads with a pavement make up 98.4% of all the country's roads, while 92.5% of them have an asphalt surface and 82.8% of them are able to carry 10tonnes/axle. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/bulgaria-plans-for-operating-road-infrastructure/ 51993 Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100517000000 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:20:05 GMT 20120221122005 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:57:19 GMT 201204201315719 Jacob Brown 2010 May WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature in World Highways European Investment Bank European Union European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Trace Group Hold Twenty years ago Portugal was bottom of the European league in terms of roads and safety. A series of ambitious plans has seen the country rise to the top. Patrick Smith reports on how this was achieved In Portugal, out of 3,600km of main national roads (IP+IC), some 1,500km of motorways/high-capacity routes are financed under public-private partnership (PPP) agreements. These are tolled either using shadow tolls (these are being phased out) or real tolls, and plans are in hand to make routes multi free-fl http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/major-highway-growth-in-portugal/ 62945 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100331000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:38:54 GMT 20120412103854 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:37:07 GMT 2012050910103707 Joseph Tinlin WH10 Road & Highway Structures RH05 Bridge Construction: Steel Structures, Slipformed Concrete Structures, Precast Concrete, Bearin WH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management NM04 Incident Detection And Management RI05 Electronic Charging & Tolling Equipment RI08 Variable Message Signs 2010 March WH15 Eurofile WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways European Union BRISA Estradas de Portugal ITS International APCAP The Portuguese experience with road safety has proved that planning, development, introduction, and hard work do pay off in the end. Paulo Marques Augusto, president of the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), explained that in the last 10 years a decrease of over 50% has been achieved in the number of fatalities on the road network despite a continuing growth in traffic demand (there are five million vehicles in Portugal), and a similar reduction in travel time on most of the connections between Lisbon a http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/portugals-road-safety-initiative/ 62950 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100331000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:52:45 GMT 20120412105245 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:38:03 GMT 2012050910103803 Joseph Tinlin WH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management NM05 Traffic Management 2010 March WH15 Eurofile WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways European Union European Transport Safety Council ANSR With capital expenditure plans being reduced, many quarry operators are using the funds available to improve on productivity with their existing equipment fleets. Claire Symes reports. The economic downturn has had a big impact on the aggregates production sector with many quarry operators looking to reduce costs and rationalise operations. The impact of this can be seen in the reduction of capital expenditure plans but the investments that are being made are focused on efficiency. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/quarry-operators-improve-on-productivity/ 50299 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100315000000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:01:18 GMT 20120213140118 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:32:20 GMT 2012042710103220 Hema Mistry 2010 March WH22 General Feature Aggflow Caterpillar Metso Sandvik Aggregates Business Europe in World Highways Bedrock Software Finning The preparation of the new EU Road Safety Policy for the next decade will take place during Spain's presidency of the EU. Patrick Smith reports. An the past 10 years, half a million people have been killed on European Union roads, with road crashes costing an annual €160 billion or 2% the EU's GDP. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/road-safety-is-an-eu-priority/ 55124 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100129000000 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:25:40 GMT 20120302132540 Wed, 30 May 2012 08:47:08 GMT 201205300884708 Joseph Tinlin 2010 January February WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature International Road Federation in World Highways European Union European Transport Safety Council NCAP EuroRAP Liikenneturva The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) has drastically changed the way governments and the private sector is prepared to procure vital infrastructure projects, says Philip Davies Governments have responded to the GFC by focusing on long term investment in transport infrastructure and shorter term stimulus packages to kick-start economies. As these projects proceed, the focus will shift to maintaining and achieving maximum benefits from assets and future infrastructure funding. The Public Private Partnership (PP http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/world-reports/features/australia-responds-to-infrastructure-funding-challenge/ 72591 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT 20090930060000 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:03:26 GMT 20120713130326 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:57:48 GMT 201207131315748 Hema Mistry 2009 September WH14 World Reports WH22 General Feature ITS International on www.WorldHighways.com AECOM Roads Australia steps up in policy debate as road construction feels the pinch of the credit squeeze, as Mark Bowmer (RA media director) reports Like all markets around the world, Australia is feeling the effects of the global credit squeeze and its impact on the delivery of major infrastructure projects such as roads. In Sydney, for example, lack of funding (both from government and private sources) is seen as the major stumbling block to the construction of a much-needed eastern extension to Sydney's main http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/world-reports/features/global-credit-squeeze-impacts-australias-road-construction/ 72605 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT 20090930060000 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:34:37 GMT 20120713143437 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:01:12 GMT 201207131530112 Hema Mistry 2009 September WH14 World Reports WH22 General Feature on www.WorldHighways.com VicRoads The European football championships are among a number of things pushing Poland's ambitious highway building programme. Patrick Smith reports. Poland is planning to spend a colossal €4.57 billion on road projects in 2009, a 35% increase over the previous year. The news will be welcomed as Poland, with a population of 38.5 million, is lacking in top quality highways and this could prove a bar to improved economic prosperity. At present the road transport system is said to be one of the worst in eastern Europ http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/polands-ambitious-highway-construction-plans/ 72397 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090731000000 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:28:56 GMT 20120710162856 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:54:09 GMT 201207171425409 Nick Bond WH10 Road & Highway Structures RH03 Tunnel Construction: Underground Drilling And Boring, Underground Haulage, Primary Support RH04 Tunnel Linings: Precast And Slipformed Primary Linings, Waterproofing, Drainage, Secondary Lini RH05 Bridge Construction: Steel Structures, Slipformed Concrete Structures, Precast Concrete, Bearin 2009 July August Promotion WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature International Road Federation in World Highways Strabag European Investment Bank Skanska European Union Road Federation John Laing Poland's Ministry of Infrastructure NDI Autostrada Intertoll Infrastructure Development Mota-Engil Group Autostrada Wielkopolska Ever since the first wheel travelled along its first path, roads have needed regular maintenance in order to provide the safest route possible to one's desired destination. For today's roads, the maintenance activities that must be performed, their scheduling and the methods of execution are in a continuing state of evolution. And this requires a significant amount of planning by those who operate and manage the road systems. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/irf/features/irf-launches-contract-maintenance-asset-management-seminar/ 72425 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090731000000 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:41:27 GMT 20120711114127 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:55:52 GMT 2012071111115552 Joseph Tinlin 2009 July August WH18 Irf AS02 Irf Washington WH22 General Feature International Road Federation in World Highways In 2001, the European Commission set the ambitious goal of halving the deaths on Europe's roads by 2010. While significant progress has been made over the years, it is clear that only a few countries are expected to reach this target. More needs to be done! The Brussels Programme Centre of the International Road Federation (IRF BPC), as a signatory to the European Road Safety Charter, has over the years been actively involved in the efforts to improve road safety and reduce fatalities. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/irf/features/czech-republic-needs-more-investment-in-road-safety/ 72427 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090731000000 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:43:43 GMT 20120711134343 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:08:03 GMT 201207111420803 Joseph Tinlin 2009 July August WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature International Road Federation ITS International in World Highways European Commission The International Road Federation is pleased to invite you to participate in the IRF Seminar on Public/Private Partnership (PPP) and Road Safety to be held on 12th and 13th October in Cairo, Egypt. The seminar will address major challenges facing the road industry today. Over two focused and specifically tailored days - one on Road Safety issues and the other on all aspects of Public/Private Partnership (PPP) - industry experts will cover topics ranging from earliest target setting and planning, constructio http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/irf/features/irf-seminar-on-road-safety-and-public-private-partnership/ 72428 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090731000000 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:12:02 GMT 20120711141202 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:40:10 GMT 201207111424010 Joseph Tinlin 2009 July August WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature 3M Colas International Road Federation Swarco ITS International in World Highways World Bank Piarc Islamic Development Bank WSP IRF's Washington Programme Centre provides an update on some latest developments in the 2010 Budget plan There has been further recent action from both Congress and the White House on budget plans that will guide the Transportation Reauthorization Bill for the next six years. On 7 May, President Obama proposed large increases for rail and highways in his 2010 Budget plan, including the largest amount of funding that any President has sought for Amtrak, or for the development of high-speed rail in the United http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/irf/features/us-increased-transportation-budget-proposals/ 72535 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT 20090630060000 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:29:50 GMT 20120712142950 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:36:28 GMT 201207121423628 Hema Mistry 2009 June WH18 Irf WH22 General Feature ITS International on www.WorldHighways.com IRF A Europe without borders is an attractive prospect for the construction and design industries, claim supporters of Eurocodes. For all companies involved in the construction and infrastructure sectors, Swedish company Trelleborg for example, new Eurocode regulations will have decisive importance. So says Professor Haig Gulvanessian, one of the experts involved in developing the codes, which are a series of 10 European Standards (EN 1990-EN 1999) providing a common approach for the design of buildings and oth http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/eurocode-regulations-assure-conformity/ 53622 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090520000000 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:23:04 GMT 20120228112304 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:51:02 GMT 2012041910105102 Jacob Brown 2009 May WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature in World Highways European Union Mobility is essential for prosperity. How the transport industry will respond to future needs was debated by ERTRAC How will we travel in 2030? That question was posed in a debate on future scenarios of road transport during the launch of the 'Road Transport futures 2030 initiative,' organised in Brussels recently by ERTRAC (the European Road Transport Research Advisory Council). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/debating-the-future-of-road-transport/ 52694 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090415000000 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:27:38 GMT 20120223132738 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:51:52 GMT 201204181535152 Jacob Brown 2009 April WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature in World Highways European Union Fiat Volvo Under the EU-funded LABEL project there will be an analysis of secure trucking stops. The European Union Road Federation (ERF) - International Road Federation (IRF), Brussels Programme Centre, looks at what it can achieve Whenever we have to travel long distances by car we are faced with the prospect of having to stop in order to refuel our vehicle and to rest a bit. As a consequence motorways can boast the presence of a high number of service stations, usually spread out at 20 to 30km intervals, ready to http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/eu-project-looks-at-highway-parking-areas/ 53099 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090415000000 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:58:32 GMT 20120224145832 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:27:28 GMT 201204181642728 Jacob Brown 2009 April WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature International Road Federation in World Highways European Commission European Union Road Federation With traffic flows on the increase, Serbia needs to improve its road network and safety record, reports Gordon Feller. Serbia's road network needs to upgrade its road system against the backdrop of increased traffic flows. Serbia is crossed by segments of the important Trans European network (TEN). Corridor X with its branches Xb (Belgrade-Budapest) Xc (Nis-Sofia), and Xd (Nis-Presevo), represent the most important transit routes in the Republic, connecting Austria/Hungary, Slovenia/Croatia, and Bulgaria/Ma http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/congestion-and-safety-concerns-over-serbias-roads/ 52699 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090415000000 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:56:37 GMT 20120223135637 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:17:12 GMT 2012070510101712 Joseph Tinlin WH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management 2009 April WH14 World Reports WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature ITS International in World Highways World Bank European Union World Economic Forum ECED's first 'Machinery Dealers Think Tank' in Lisbon proved a big success Dr. José Gameiro, President of the European Confederation of Equipment Distributors (ECED) and a member of the Board of the Portuguese association ACAP, hosted the Fall General Assembly of the ECED Lisbon, Portugal. Preceding this bi-annual formal gathering (on 22 November), Dr. José Gameiro welcomed 17 independent distributors from Portugal, France, UK, Spain, Austria and Eastern Europe, as well as seven of the most prominent nation http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/eced-construction-machinery-dealers-think-tank/ 71939 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT 20090130060000 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:53:19 GMT 20120704135319 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:02:36 GMT 201207041420236 Hema Mistry 2009 January February Promotion WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature WH21 Events (Diary) INTERMAT on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission European Investment Bank European Union ENTERPRISE European Confederation of Equipment Distributors Despite the economic downturn, India looks to be pressing ahead with its major infrastructure projects to further boost its incredible growth. Patrick Smith reports India, which like most countries has been affected by the current economic climate, although not to the same extent, is pressing ahead with its ambitious highway construction plans. Each week new projects are completed, started or awarded as the nation seeks to improve its transportation requirements. These are needed to meet the aspirations of http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/world-reports/features/india-pushing-ahead-with-infrastructure-projects/ 71941 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT 20090130060000 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:06:41 GMT 20120704140641 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:22:30 GMT 201207041422230 Hema Mistry 2009 January February WH14 World Reports WH22 General Feature International Road Federation National Highways Authority of India on www.WorldHighways.com IRTE Anticipating new trends, the IRF organised a high level panel discussion on the promising and fast-growing market of carbon trading in the margins of the 2nd International Roads and Environment Conference hosted in Geneva, Switzerland on 10-11 November, 2008. Now is the time for the road builders to add trading to their armoury of carbon-reducing measures. Carbon trading has moved from the margins to centre stage. World economic growth may be stalling or going into reverse, but the search for post-Kyoto cl http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/irf/features/call-for-road-builders-to-consider-carbon-trading/ 71946 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT 20090130060000 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:24:41 GMT 20120704142441 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:30:19 GMT 201207041423019 Hema Mistry 2009 January February WH18 Irf WH22 General WH23 Environment RP16 Environmental Protection Feature on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank IRF The IRF's 2nd conference on roads and the environment addressed key transport targets, Mike Woof reports Reducing the impact of the road transport sector as a whole was the focus of the IRF's 2nd Roads & Environment Conference. Opening the event, Jean Beauverd, chairman of the IRF in Geneva said, "Evidence of global warming is now unequivocal. Even if we were to stabilise the effects of CO2 emissions, the effects would continue for decades. Eco-friendly processes have not yet reached the full acceptance tha http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/irf-conference-tackles-transport-green-targets/ 71934 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT 20090130060000 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:36:49 GMT 20120704133649 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:07:29 GMT 201207061530729 Hema Mistry 2009 January February Promotion WH15 Eurofile WH18 Irf WH22 General WH23 Environment RP16 Environmental Protection Feature WH21 Events (Diary) Colas Iterchimica Volkmann & Rossbach on www.WorldHighways.com 3AM Solutions Ammann Group IRF UK road users receive a mere £4 billion in capital investment, and congestion increases. Road pricing could provide the roads needed and reduce taxes, says a new report UK motorists receive a "paltry" £4 billion (€5 billion) investment in road capacity in return for the €57.5 billion a year they contribute in road user taxes, according to the 2008/9 Road File, published by the UK Road Users Alliance (RUA). Over the last decade, this infrastructure spend has led to a minimal 1% increase in the road network t http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/eurofile/features/road-pricing-could-boost-uk-road-investment/ 71932 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT 20090130060000 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:23:21 GMT 20120704132321 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:16:44 GMT 201207061531644 Hema Mistry WH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management RI05 Electronic Charging & Tolling Equipment 2009 January February Promotion WH15 Eurofile WH22 General Feature ITS International on www.WorldHighways.com European Union RAC Foundation Australia's GDP could see a major increase if traffic bottlenecks in big cities were to be removed, and the government is addressing this as a matter of urgency A modern road system is a must in Australia where it is estimated that the removal of traffic bottlenecks could potentially raise the country's GDP by 0.8%. According to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), which made the prediction, infrastructure bottlenecks (particularly in cities, which account for over 70% of the country' http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/world-reports/features/modern-road-system-is-a-must/ 73919 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT 20080930060000 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:05:50 GMT 20120802120550 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:32:31 GMT 2012080310103231 Hema Mistry 2008 September WH14 World Reports WH22 General Feature on www.WorldHighways.com Roads Australia Colbond, a leading producer of synthetic nonwovens and polymeric mats and composites, has appointed Jan Mahy as global director of research and development. He brings with him 18 years of professional experience and moves from Akzo Nobel, a former parent company of Colbond. "I am looking forward to join Colbond's vision to strengthen the company's postition as an innovative global player in technical textiles. Leading an international group of experts to develop and improve products for this industry http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/features/colbond-strengthens-geosynthetics-team/ 67365 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT 20070430000000 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:22:18 GMT 20120503102218 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:25:19 GMT 2012050310102519 Hema Mistry 2007 April WH22 General Feature Aggregates Business Europe on www.WorldHighways.com Colbond