Road safety campaigner killed on road he campaigned to make safer
An 81 year old North Yorkshire man has been killed on a road he had campaigned to make safer. John Duggan, a former local councillor from Riccall, died in hospital after a collision between his car and a skip lorry on a section of the A19 he had previously highlighted as being dangerous. Councillor Stephanie […]
Catford residents’ concern as road sees 10 bus crashes in first half of 2025
People living on a road in Lewisham that has seen 10 crashes involving buses in seven months are calling for urgent safety measures as they fear someone could be killed. About 3,700 buses pass through Sandhurst Road and nearby Sangley Road in Catford each day, with 150 to 180 buses serving the area every hour, […]
Repairs to Corporation Street in Stafford set to begin
Essential highway repair works are being carried out on Corporation Street next week. Staffordshire County Council highways crews will be out fixing potholes along both roads, and dealing with drainage issues. The works will be carried out between 8am and 4pm each day. A road closure will be in place during these times, but access […]
M Group completes acquisition of Telent
M Group has successfully completed the acquisition of Telent, provider of operational technology and critical digital infrastructure solutions, following the necessary regulatory approvals. Combining M Group’s infrastructure services offering with Telent’s technology and digital solution capabilities, this transformative deal marks an new phase for both businesses. The acquisition will strengthen longstanding relationships with shared customers […]
“260 deaths is 260 too many”: Drink-drive crash statistics published by DfT
Over 250 people were killed on Britain’s roads by drunk drivers in 2023, new figures show. Data published by the Department for Transport shows there were 260 fatalities in drink-drive accidents. Whilst this was down on the previous year, it is still higher than a decade ago. The total number of people killed or injured in 2023 by […]
RAC comments as new figures suggest that drink-drive deaths are up 7% in a decade
In light of the latest Government statistics showing the number of drink-drive fatalities is up by 7% since 2013, RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “These disturbing figures show the twin evils of driving under the influence of drink and drugs are behind a frightening number of lives lost on the UK’s roads every year. “It’s simply unacceptable that […]
ITS World Congress 2025: Plenary speaker line-up announced
ITS World Congress announces its highly anticipated plenary speaker line-up. From August 24-28 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, the event will feature three impactful plenary sessions that serve as a highlight of the Congress, showcasing groundbreaking innovations in mobility. “Each plenary session is designed to spark dialogue and inspire action,” said Laura […]
Two more additions to the LCRIG family
The Casey Group and JJ O’Grady Limited are the latest Corporate Members to join the LCRIG (Local Council Roads Innovations Group) community. Operating on behalf of local authority clients, the Casey Group delivers a wide range of complex highway and cycleway projects. Their expertise spans new road construction, junction improvement works, development of new cycle paths, car […]
Next steps outlined for Bath active travel scheme
The consultation report for a proposed walking, wheeling and cycling scheme in Bath has been published, alongside next steps for the project. The Bath Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Links scheme went out to public consultation last year on the project’s proposals, including 6.2km of new cycling routes across the city, as well as multiple active […]
Road safety projects making an impact in Falkirk
Road safety measures across the Falkirk Council area are making an impact, with early data from a 20mph pilot scheme showing clear reductions in vehicle speeds. In April 2024, Airth became the first location to pilot a 20mph speed limit as part of an 18-month trial. Initial findings show average vehicle speeds have reduced from […]