CPT Cymru welcomes publication of draft guidance on 30mph speed limits
Responding to the Welsh Government’s publication of draft Guidance about setting 30mph speed limits on restricted roads and other 20mph roads Aaron Hill, Director, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Cymru says, “Bus operators across Wales will be pleased to see the Welsh Government has recognised the negative impact its 20mph policy has made on bus speeds […]
South West: New regional transport strategy to guide future investment
A regional transport strategy has been shared by Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national Transport Body for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. The strategy was approved by the Peninsula Transport Board in March 2024. It brings together the findings of a robust evidence base which has been developed over the last five years. A draft was […]
West Yorkshire: Public consultation on A64 highways proposals announced
Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have announced a period of public engagement for proposals to improve journeys on the A64. As part of the ongoing plans to transform bus travel, Leeds City Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority , are showing proposals to improve bus, walking, wheeling and […]
US to issue proposed rules on Chinese connected vehicles in August
The US Commerce Department plans to issue proposed rules on connected vehicles next month and expects to impose limits on some software made in China and other countries deemed adversaries, a senior official said Tuesday. “We’re looking at a few components and some software – not the whole car – but it would be some […]
Man “fed up” of queuing in traffic mowed down road workers holding stop signs
A motorist frustrated with queuing in traffic ran over road workers who were holding signs telling him to stop. A sentencing hearing at Mold Crown Court on Monday heard there was no reason Richard Pierce, 54, decided to jump the queue on the road between Ruthin and Clawddnewydd other than ignorance. When officers from North […]
National Highways reviews A1 crossing points
National Highways is investigating what effect closing central reservation gaps on the A1 would have on drivers. A study into all 57 of the crossing points on the A1 between Stamford and Blyth will take place. National Highways programme development manager, Ian Doust, said: “These gaps are often the main access point to villages and towns from […]
Wales: Cabinet Secretary to deliver update on transport priorities
Later today Ken Skates, the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport will provide an update in the Senedd on his transport priorities. This will include the outcome from the 20mph listening programme, alongside the publication of a new framework to support councils on 20mph. Highways News will report further once the update is provided.
Nottingham Trent University and Surewise unite to combat rising road fatalities among mobility scooter users
Psychologists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have teamed up with Surewise, a leading mobility scooter insurance intermediary, to tackle the alarming increase in deaths and injuries among mobility scooter users on the UK’s roads. This collaboration comes in the wake of alarming statistics revealing that mobility scooter riders are over two and a half times […]
IHE looking for new Chief Executive
The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is seeking an experienced Chief Executive to lead the Institute into the future. This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly respected and successful Professional Institute, championing growth, resilience and innovation in the highways field, setting professional standards and shaping the future of the industry. As Chief Executive […]
New bus ticket offers almost unlimited travel in Oxfordshire
A new Oxfordshire bus ticket, which offers unlimited travel on nearly all local services, has come into operation. The MyBus Oxfordshire ticket offers passengers daily or weekly travel around the county, covering most routes and operators, for a fixed price. It means that one ticket, costing £6.50 a day and £25 a week for adults or £3.50 […]