Number of motorists caught driving unroadworthy vehicles rises 50% in 12 months
The number of people receiving penalty points on their licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped by 52% over the course of just 12 months, new data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found. Following a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the RAC found […]
More ambition needed to undo a decade of bus decline, says Transport Committee
A new Transport Committee report, Buses Connecting Communities, is calling on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt a national ambition for a minimum level of public transport connectivity. This would protect residents in England’s towns and villages from becoming increasingly isolated, MPs say. The last decade has seen […]
TfL, the Met Police and Enfield Council extend A10 Jenoptik average-speed safety camera system
The existing average-speed safety camera system on the A10 in North London is to be extended to cover the southern section from Southbury Road to the A406 TfL, working alongside Enfield Council and the Met Police, has extended the average-speed camera system on the A10 to reduce road danger and tackle road-related anti-social behaviour. The […]
Liverpool: Roads decarbonisation leads to huge reduction in emissions
Liverpool City Council is making impressive strides toward its net zero ambitions through an innovative programme that could save up to 71% of carbon emissions from the city’s roads. ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK is a three-year, UK-wide £30 million programme funded by the Department for Transport that aims to […]
AA: ‘Major oversight’ if no plans to change passenger rules for new young drivers
The government’s planned overhaul of driving laws in Great Britain has a “major oversight” by not including stronger driving licence rules for new and young motorists, the AA has said. A number of proposed changes to driving laws were set out on Monday, including possible driving bans for over 70s who fail compulsory eye tests, says […]
ITS UK welcomes Transport Select Committee’s DRT recommendations
The Transport Select Committee has published its latest report, Buses Connecting Communities, outlining a number of recommendations, including for greater regulatory support for Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services. The report calls for the Government, within 18 months, to develop “a dedicated policy and regulatory framework” for DRT, “growing and expanding their role in service poorly […]
Black Cat roundabout project costing £1m a day
A road improvement project is costing about £1m a day as it reaches its midpoint. The National Highways scheme is building a 10-mile dual carriageway between the Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire and Caxton Gibbet in Cambridgeshire, says the BBC. The aim is to reduce congestion and speed up journey times along the A428, with […]
SWARCO UK & Ireland extends long-term relationship with Staffordshire County Council
Following a successful 5-year contract, SWARCO UK & Ireland, the leading traffic solution and technology business, has been awarded a new long-term maintenance contract with Staffordshire County Council for traffic signals and signage across the region. The new contract, which will run for an initial five years with the option of a three-year extension, follows […]
Historic Staffordshire bridge refurbishment completed ahead of schedule
The first phase of a refurbishment of an 18th century Grade II Listed road bridge in South Staffordshire has been completed – a week ahead of schedule. The £350,000 scheme at Wodehouse Lane Bridge, Gospel End, near Wombourne started on 21 July. It was due to be completed on 15 August, but the project team worked […]
Gloucestershire cracks down on road wrecking utility companies
Gloucestershire County Council is stepping up its crackdown on utility companies that dig up roads and leave behind damage. In a clear warning to those responsible, the council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Joe Harris, has launched a renewed push to hold utility firms to account and demand higher standards. With utility companies responsible for 80% […]