Cornish community welcomes new Jenoptik speed cameras on A390
Two new speed cameras have been installed on a busy stretch of the A390 near Gunnislake in Cornwall at either end of St Ann’s Chapel. The Jenoptik cameras are bi-directional, meaning they will detect speeding motorists travelling on both sides of the road. The work follows several years of campaigning and data gathering by the […]
Manchester Metrolink strikes called off after new pay deal secured
Unite members working for Manchester’s Metrolink tram system are celebrating a new pay deal after accepting an improved offer from their employer. Proposed strikes that were due to take place later this week have now been called off. Hundreds of workers are set to receive a substantial pay rise, with Customer service representatives at the […]
Clearview Intelligence joins forces with Road Safety GB to enhance road casualty reduction
Clearview Intelligence has strengthened its commitment to reducing deaths and injuries on the UK’s roads by becoming a corporate member of Road Safety GB. Road Safety GB is a leading national organisation which supports the work of road safety professionals both in local government and the private sector. It helps practitioners to develop their knowledge and skill […]
DfT to confirm ban on sale of new fossil fuel cars from 2030
The Department for Transport (DfT) intends to “provide certainty” to manufacturers by restoring the 2030 phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. While there was no mention of the changes in the King’s Speech, which sets out the Government’s legislative plan, the DfT told Fleet News it intends to publish further details in “due course”. […]
ITS UK seeking new HOTA comments
The Home Office has published draft Submission Process Guidance on Home Office Type Approval and is seeking comments from the industry. The new document will replace ‘Home Office Type Approval of Collision Reduction Equipment – Submission Process Guidance’ and also includes test plan, testing and test reporting guidance. ITS UK is collating views on behalf of the sector […]
Record number of drivers caught ignoring Red X signs on smart motorways
More than 53,000 motorists have been caught by police enforcement cameras disobeying Red X signs on smart motorways since 2021, according to new research conducted by the UK’s leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Analysed data gathered through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to police forces in England reveals that in 2021, nine police […]
Plans to devolve highway funding to local councils welcomed by North Wales MS
A commitment from the Welsh Government to further devolve highway funding to local authorities in Wales has been welcomed by a Member of the Senedd (MS) for North Wales. Carolyn Thomas, Welsh Labour MS for North Wales, said that giving local councils more control over transport funding will enable them to address the areas of […]
TfL: 2024 active travel grant applications open for community groups of all backgrounds
Applications for TfL’s Walking and Cycling Grants London programme, with more than £565,000 of grant funding available for community and not-for-profit groups that encourage people to walk and cycle. Each successful applicant will receive up to £8,000 over two years with an opportunity to extend their project for another year and receive an additional £2,000. […]
Campaign helps drivers to have a safe TRIP this summer
National Highways has launched the next phase of a long-term road safety campaign that demonstrates to drivers how to prepare for long journeys. The TRIP campaign aims to encourage drivers to plan their journey in advance, including all necessary vehicle checks, as well as factoring in rest stops before they set off on any long or […]
Bus Users UK responds to pledge to reform local bus services in the King’s Speech
The King’s Speech at the opening of Parliament made a pledge for more buses and reforms to local bus services under a Better Buses Bill. The aim is to bring an end to the ‘postcode lottery’ of bus services and give local communities the ‘power to take back control of their bus services’. Bus Users […]
