Death of broadcaster evidence that modern car headlights are blinding Britain’s drivers
Motorists who drive in the hours of darkness are increasingly finding the dazzle of LED headlights a distraction at best. At worst, a temporarily blinded driver can be in serious trouble, as happened to popular Women’s Hour host Dame Jenni Murray in March, reports The Times. A statement read out at the inquest into her death at Barnet Coroner’s […]
Drivers ‘treated like criminals’ over Cardiff dual carriageway U-turn incident
A motorist has said she’s been “treated like a criminal” after being prosecuted for driving the wrong way down a closed dual carriageway after being stuck in traffic in Cardiff for more than an hour. Jenna Langdon, who was summoned to appear at a court hearing last week, said she was one of around 100 drivers who […]
Hampstead’s ‘Healthy Streets’ traffic scheme to go ahead
A new set of road upgrades and traffic control measures are to go ahead in North London, despite residents petitioning their council, urging a rethink. A new ‘Safe and Healthy Streets’ scheme at Fitzjohn’s Avenue in Hampstead was approved by Camden Council in March this year. The £1.7 million project will install new segregated cycling lanes, zebra crossings, rain gardens, remove […]
£4.17 million transport package unveiled for Nottingham Forest FC stadium expansion
A draft legal agreement for Nottingham Forest FC’s proposed redevelopment of its City Ground stadium sets out more than £4.17 million in transport contributions, alongside requirements covering pedestrian safety, parking restrictions and flood defences. As reported by the West Bridgford Wire, the Section 106 planning agreement relates to application 25/02123/FUL and has been prepared ahead […]
“eCall is far from dead” – VESOS highlights safety benefits amid Next Generation confusion
Connected vehicle safety specialist VESOS is warning that confusion over the delayed introduction of Next Generation eCall risks obscuring the significant road safety benefits already being delivered by millions of existing eCall-equipped vehicles. The company has published a new blog responding to recent Government guidance which says Next Generation eCall fitted to most new cars […]
Powys: Drivers facing 67-mile A470 road works diversion
Essential resurfacing work on the A470 just outside Builth Wells, Powys, will require a “full carriageway closure” for seven nights in early September, leading to a 67-mile for some drivers. The A470 along Hay Road leading out of Builth towards Erwood will be closed from 7pm to 7am each night from Monday 7 September Monday 14 September, reports the Powys County […]
September is Catch the Bus month
Catch the Bus Month returns this September with a national myth-busting campaign designed to challenge outdated perceptions of bus travel and encourage more people to discover the benefits of getting on board. Led by Bus Users UK and supported by lead partner, Trueform, the month-long campaign brings together operators, local authorities, community groups, businesses, charities […]
Sutherland: Give people better transport choices rather than telling them not to drive
Behavioural science expert Rory Sutherland has told Highways News that transport policy should concentrate on making alternatives to the car easier and more attractive rather than assuming motorists can simply be persuaded to stop driving. Speaking in a forthcoming special Highways Voices podcast series with Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens, the Ogilvy UK vice-chairman […]
ERTICO takes Birmingham ITS World Congress message to global audience
The organisers of next year’s major ITS World Congress in Birmingham, ERTICO – ITS Europe, has taken the message about the event to tens of thousands of transport professionals around the world, with a newsletter highlighting the scale of the event and the opportunities to get involved. ERTICO has used its latest communication to underline […]