Cambridge University college withdraws busway objection after striking deal
A University of Cambridge college withdrew its opposition to a £200 million busway after reaching an agreement about payments for screening. Clare Hall had opposed the route of the Cambourne to Cambridge (C2C) busway proposal which aims to ease congestion in the city, says the BBC. But it has since emerged the college entered a […]
London boroughs of Camden and Merton join Lane Rental scheme
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the next phase of the Lane Rental expansion, with Camden and Merton becoming the latest boroughs to introduce the scheme to reduce road disruption and cut congestion for bus passengers and road users. This follows the launch of schemes in Enfield and Lambeth earlier this year. The expansion marks […]
Safety in motion: New report suggests 90% feel safe on the road, but only 45% of experts agree
Nine out of 10 people say they feel safe in their day-to-day road travel, but less than half (45%) of the transport professionals who design, build and operate mobility systems agree. New research from Economist Enterprise, supported by Brembo, reveals a striking “trust gap” between public confidence and expert assessment, which is widest in the markets […]
National Highways announces M48 Severn Bridge resurfacing scheme dates
National Highways has confirmed that a contraflow system on the M48 Severn Bridge will be installed on Saturday 1 August, with the aim of it being removed and the road fully reopened from 6am on 27 September. The South Wales Argus reports that the two‑month traffic restrictions are part of a resurfacing trial on the […]
Rural quiet lanes must work for communities, says Countryside Alliance
Rural campaigners Countryside Alliance have entered into the quiet lanes debate. The organisation has made its position clear after news that Oxfordshire County Council is to pilot new schemes restricting through traffic on selected country roads. “The proposals aim to create safer spaces for walkers, cyclists and horse riders by reducing or preventing through traffic […]
Warning system failed before fatal Lancashire level crossing crash
Warning systems did not activate at a level crossing where a woman was killed when her car was struck by a train, according to preliminary evidence from rail accident investigators. Kerry Coombes, 33, died in the collision on Station Road in Hoghton, Lancashire, at 08:50 BST on 25 June, reports the BBC. A girl, aged […]
West Yorkshire: Concerns over Bradford footbridge delay
Concerns have been raised over the seeming lack of progress on a major infrastructure scheme to link two villages. Plans for a footbridge over the A629 between Steeton and Silsden date back well over a decade, but have been beset by delays. Last year, it looked like the £13 million footbridge was progressing when a […]
Work begins on Abergavenny Active Travel bridge
Monmouthshire County Council have announce that work has begun on the construction of the Llanfoist to Abergavenny Active Travel Bridge. The bridge will cross the River Usk between Merthyr Road and Castle Meadows, providing more attractive and direct sustainable routes between Llanfoist and Abergavenny. It will be of steel beam construction with wooden cladding to blend with the natural […]
HAAS Alert, BMW Group and Škoda make live hazard warnings available across the DFRS ecosystem
Connected safety innovator HAAS Alert and two European vehicle OEMs are taking the next step towards creating safety impact via networked V2X communication, paving the way for others. HAAS Alert has announced that it has become one of only three service providers or vehicle manufacturers in the Data for Road Safety (DFRS) ecosystem actively contributing […]
New CIHT guidance helps local highway authorities prepare for climate-related disruption
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has launched a new suite of practical guidance to help the UK’s local highway authorities strengthen their response to the growing threat of climate-related disruption on the local road network. The resource release comprises a flagship document, “All hazards operational guidance: responding to climate disruption”, alongside six […]