Statistics show big fall in fatalities on roads with speed cameras

A study in New York has found that speeding, injuries, and traffic fatalities declined in areas with speed cameras during the first year of 24/7 enforcement. The US has been behind the UK in embracing automated enforcement, so the effects of new schemes are analysed carefully there. NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said […]

National Highways to restore rare heathland habitat in Surrey

National Highways is beginning work to restore up to 25 hectares of heathland near the M25 Junction 10 intersection with the A3 at Wisley. The government-owned company says the junction is surrounded by ancient heathland, but is a habitat that is one of the UK’s most threatened environments, with 85% lost across the region over […]

Drivers complain of ULEZ fines after inadvertently using fake payment sites

Drivers into London have told how they have been fined hundreds of pounds by Transport for London after paying Ultra Low Emission Zone fees on sites which turned out to be run by fraudsters. The BBC has spoken to several people who fell for the scams, including one man who had to pay more than […]

MottMac, Arcadis and CPCS win DfT framework position

A partnership between Mott MacDonald, Arcadis and CPCS has secured a position as prime consultant on the UK Department for Transport’s new STARThree framework.   The new framework will replace the existing Specialist Technical Advisory for Rail and other modes (STARTwo) framework, which enables access to high quality, professionally qualified and experienced specialist third party advisory support for a range of service requirements.  After each individually supporting the DfT over the past […]