Changing the Narrative: Caroline Russell AM launches London road deaths report
Green Party member of the London Assembly, Caroline Russell, has published a report: Changing the Narrative – Ending the acceptance of road death in London that contains recommendations for Transport for London’s (TfL) Vision Zero Action Plan 2, to be published later this year. The first Vision Zero Action Plan was produced by the Mayor and […]
RAC calls on private parking industry to publish ‘full and transparent’ complaints and appeals data
In a bid to ensure drivers are treated fairly by private parking companies the RAC is calling on the industry to publish ‘full and transparent’ complaints data to back up its claims that drivers who challenge tickets do often succeed. Currently the industry’s two trade associations – the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International […]
Greater Manchester: Older and disabled travellers to benefit from free round-the-clock bus travel from Friday
Around 400,000 older and disabled people in Greater Manchester will benefit from round-the-clock bus travel as part of a new pilot, better connecting them to healthcare, leisure and retail opportunities. Currently those with a TfGM-issued concessionary travel pass have free bus travel between 9.30am and midnight during the week and all day on weekends and […]
Q-Free and Traffic Control Products win major statewide contract with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Q-Free, in partnership with Traffic Control Products, Inc. has signed an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to provide and support the deployment of another 500 Q-Free advanced transportation controllers (ATC) as part of a statewide initiative to upgrade intersections. Over the past seven years, Kentucky has been carrying out a traffic signal modernization […]
BEAR Scotland to undertake A82 Loch Tulla safety improvements
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out road safety improvements on the A82 at Loch Tulla Cottages. From Sunday 3 August, the overnight works involve replacing safety barriers on the verges. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and 6am and are expected to be completed by the morning of Saturday 13 September. To protect […]
UK-wide pavement parking ban gets public support
Motoring experts are calling for clearer guidance and further enforcement of pavement parking laws, as new survey findings suggest there is strong public support for a UK-wide ban. The survey of a 1,000 British adults, collated by Tiger.co.uk, indicated that more than two-thirds (68%) believe pavement parking should be banned across the UK. The research also […]
Plans approved to extend self-driving shuttle trials in Milton Keynes city centre
Self-driving shuttles will be being tested in more parts of Milton Keynes city centre thanks to new funding from Innovate UK, part of the Department for Transport. The trial of autonomous shuttles will be extended to run between the train station and Hotel La Tour. The extended area will allow researchers more space to understand […]
Inquest rules Hampshire man died after losing control of car on flooded road
A coroner has warned National Highways and Hampshire County Council about providing “more regular maintenance” for a flood-prone A road after a man died in a crash. James Scott, 25, lost control of his car after driving through an area of standing water on the A33 southbound near Kings Worthy, on the evening of July 5 last year. […]
M1 crash coroner warns gap in motorway barrier ‘risks lives’
A coroner has warned that lives would remain at risk unless a motorway barrier was altered following two deaths. Tyler Cox, 18, and Darren Reilly, 55, died after their silver Range Rover left the southbound carriageway of the M1 near Watford on 1 April 2024. Hertfordshire Coroner Jacques Howell said safety barriers could stop vehicles leaving […]
Westcotec strengthens Scotland’s road safety systems with innovative technology
Road safety technology firm Westcotec is reinforcing its support for local authorities across Scotland as the nation considers sweeping changes to the speed limits on its roads. With a strong existing presence in Scotland, Westcotec is expanding its operations by establishing a base at Roadside Technologies’ premises near Glasgow and forging a strategic partnership with digital […]