Roads and transportation

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The Roads and Transportation society is for engineers with an interest in road and rail design, transport planning and traffic engineering.

The Active Travel Series shares knowledge on the planning, design and delivery of walking and cycling schemes. The free-to-attend webinars are delivered by the National Transport Authority in collaboration with the Engineers Ireland Roads and Transportation Society. Learn more here.

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Leuven named 2020 European capital of innovation

Leuven, Belgium, has been named the 2020 European Capital of Innovation for its use of innovation to improve residents’ lives.

Five things to know about making self-driving cars safe

Self-driving cars, or connected and automated vehicles, are closer than ever to becoming a mainstay on our roads. Already, many modern cars have self-driving capabilities – now the next step is full automation.

Pandemic freight emissions reached 2030 target in just months. How do we make the changes stick?

Millions of planes, trucks, trains and ships were plunged into a massive experiment, disrupting supply chains as national borders closed and industries shut down. Researchers and industry are now looking to see if any of the changes will stick.

UK firm builds 120-kWh all-electric Rolls-Royce Phantom V – yours for a mere €550,000

Lunaz Design reinvented the Rolls-Royce Phantom V as all-electric for a new generation of luxury. 

How to mix old tyres and building rubble to make sustainable roads

New material combines recycled concrete aggregate and rubber in a mix precisely optimised to meet road engineering safety standards.

Lessons from the Clean Air Car Race 50 years later

The Clean Air Car Race, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in August 2020, had a lasting impact on the US auto industry, government regulations, and the students and faculty who took part.

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