Bath and North East Somerset introduce size-based parking permits
Bath and North East Somerset Council is now charging owners of SUVs and larger vehicle more for parking permits. The size-based charging system reflects what the council says is the greater road space occupied by larger vehicles and their impact on visibility and safety, says The Business Desk. On-street parking permit charges have increased by […]
Ireland’s NTA says each euro invested in Active Travel returns almost €4 to economy
Every euro invested in active travel produces almost €4 in economic benefits, according to a report commissioned by Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA). It said the benefits include improved health and lower absenteeism rates, more tourism, reduced congestion and thousands of jobs created, reports RTE. The present value of money to be invested in walking, […]
Body worn cameras helping more families feel confident about walking to school, says West Sussex Councillor
West Sussex County Council is introducing body worn cameras for school crossing patrol officers at selected sites across the county to help keep children, pedestrians and crossing patrol staff safe. The cameras are being introduced in response to reports of dangerous driving, drivers failing to stop at crossings, and incidents of verbal abuse towards school […]
WJ Group highlights road markings behavioural road safety intervention potential
WJ Group is highlighting road markings potential as one of the most effective behavioural road safety interventions available to highway authorities. Drawing on behavioural psychology and evidence from real world projects, the company says intelligent road marking design can positively influence how people drive and ride, improving safety without the need for majorinfrastructure changes. While […]
Zero-emission car sharing clubs expand across Wales
The TrydaNi car sharing scheme gives drivers access to electric cars across Wales in a way that is affordable, convenient and beneficial to local communities – and now it is expanding. Backed by £1 million of Welsh Government funding, the scheme is open to individuals, businesses and non-profit organisations, and has grown to more than 500 […]
Over a third of motorists have driven a damaged vehicle, new research suggests
Almost a fifth of UK motorists are unaware they could face fines up to £2,500 for driving with vehicle damage, according to the findings of some new research. To uncover how many car owners could be at risk, Auction4Cars.com asked 2,000 UK motorists how much they know about the penalties for driving a damaged car,and if they’d ever been behind […]
Lincs Laboratory the brains behind £12 million strategic road improvement programme
Lincolnshire County Council’s Strategic Route Surfacing (SRS) programme has major road improvement schemes taking place to keep some of Lincolnshire’s busiest and most important routes safe, reliable and in good condition. The programme focuses on maintaining the county’s key strategic roads, helping improve journey quality for residents, businesses and visitors while reducing the need for […]
Contenders ready: Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass bidding opens
The Welsh Government has opened the bidding for the long-delayed A483 Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass in Carmarthenshire. Up to five contractors will be shortlisted to bid for the £80 million highways project that will provide a new route around Llandeilo and Ffairfach to take through traffic away from the congested town centre and improve safety […]
North East Lincolnshire roads as surface dressing programme begins
North East Lincolnshire Council is continuing to invest in roads across the borough, with a programme of surface dressing and remedial works set to take place across a number of locations in the coming weeks. The works form part of the Council’s ongoing highway maintenance programme and are designed to improve road surfaces, extend the […]
Surrey campaigners’ anger over roadworks taking ‘forever’
Campaigners have complained that it feels like a Surrey road project is “going to go on forever.” Work on the A320 near Ottershaw Roundabout in the Chertsey area part of a wider nearly £42 million project, began earlier this year but was halted in May. Campaigners previously told the BBC the scheme – which they claim […]