Powys: Drivers facing 67-mile A470 road works diversion
Essential resurfacing work on the A470 just outside Builth Wells, Powys, will require a “full carriageway closure” for seven nights in early September, leading to a 67-mile for some drivers. The A470 along Hay Road leading out of Builth towards Erwood will be closed from 7pm to 7am each night from Monday 7 September Monday 14 September, reports the Powys County […]
September is Catch the Bus month
Catch the Bus Month returns this September with a national myth-busting campaign designed to challenge outdated perceptions of bus travel and encourage more people to discover the benefits of getting on board. Led by Bus Users UK and supported by lead partner, Trueform, the month-long campaign brings together operators, local authorities, community groups, businesses, charities […]
ULEZ concerns remain on London border on third anniversary of expansion
Following last week’s story in Highways News that reported on the health benefits of London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), the BBC, three years after the scheme expanded across the capital, has investigated how the widedned zone has affected businesses and residents on the scheme’s borders. Strong feelings remain, it seems, although many have adapted. […]
RAC among organisations urging the Government to act on drink-driving
Police and Crime Commissioners, Police Chiefs, the RAC and leading road safety organisations have joined forces to call on the Government to commit to introducing alcohol interlocks for high-risk and repeat drink-driving offenders. In an open letter to the Prime Minister, the coalition is urging the Government to use its forthcoming response to the motoring […]
Research suggests almost a third of drivers reoffend after attending speed awareness course
New research by Churchill Motor Insurance has shown that 29% of motorists have attended a speed awareness course, with 11% doing so in the last three years. However, despite the educational focus of these courses, nearly a third (31%) of attendees say they went on to receive further speeding tickets afterwards. Analysis of Home Office […]
Study finds helmet-wearing cyclists are seen as ‘less human’
A study from Queensland University of Technology on the effect of safety attire on perceptions of cyclists found that individuals wearing helmets or safety vests while cycling are viewed as “less human” compared to those without. The researchers discovered that negative attitudes towards cyclists serve as a barrier to increasing cycling participation, with 30% of […]
Peterborough roadworks facing two-month delay after discovery of skeletons
Major roadworks could be delayed by up to two months after the discovery of more skeletons. At the end of July, four skeletons were discovered under the Queensgate roundabout in Peterborough. They were discovered during works on the roundabout as part of the City Link project, aiming to improve the city’s railway station. The number of […]
TfL opens new Active Travel grants
Transport for London (TfL) has opened applications for Walking and Cycling Grants London, a programme funded by TfL and The London Marathon Foundation and administered by Groundwork London. UK Property Forums repors that the grants support community and not-for-profit organisations that help more Londoners walk, cycle and choose active travel. Successful applicants can receive up […]
Volvo V2V upgrade warns other vehicles of hazards
Volvo has announced that it has upgraded its Connected Safety system, so its range of electric cars will soon be able to communicate with other vehicles to alert them of hazards ranging from pedestrians to accidents, says Auto Express. Connected Safety was launched back in 2016 on Volvo’s high-end S90 and XC90 models using real-time cloud data to warn other drivers […]
London’s Vauxhall Bridge facing closure
Transport for London (TfL) is seeking funding to refurbish Vauxhall Bridge, warning it could close to traffic without major repairs. The Grade II*-listed bridge, which opened in 1906, is a vital link across the River Thames, connecting Vauxhall Cross with central London. says London Now. Every day, around 44,000 vehicles, including 2,448 buses and 1,840 lorries, use […]