New average speed cameras for Worcestershire
Work is underway to install average speed cameras along a 50mph stretch of the A449 in Worcestershire in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured. The project on the road between Hartlebury and Ombersley is the first of its kind to operate within the West Mercia Police area. The system […]
Commuters “would pay more” to protect environment
A new survey is suggesting that half the population would pay more for travel in order to help protect the environment. Research of 2,000 people by PricewaterhouseCoopers says that 50% of respondents said they are willing to pay more in travel costs to maintain the environmental improvements, such as reduced pollution, seen during the pandemic. […]
TfL plans more 20mph limits
Transport for London is reported to be planning to introduce many more 20 mph limits on roads in the capital. The Daily Express reports that a year after the introduction on several roads in Westminster, TfL is planning to reduce limits on eight miles of roads in Westminster including Edgware Road and Marylebone Road. It […]
London’s black cabs numbers lowest for 40 years
The number of London’s cabbies has fallen to the lowest level since the early 80s, as the Coronavirus pandemic and restrictions following it have had a huge effect on demand. London financial paper City AM reports that over the last year there has been a 29% fall in demand with 13,884 in operation at the […]