Road delays ‘worse than before pandemic’ despite drop in traffic
Delays on England’s major roads exceeded pre-pandemic levels last year despite a reduction in traffic, DfT figures show. The RAC described the data as “very concerning” and urged the Government to provide “sufficient funds” to tackle the causes of congestion, says ITV.com. DfT statistics show the average delay on England’s strategic road network (SRN) – […]
Jon Newhard appointed Yunex Traffic CEO
Yunex Traffic has announced the appointment of Jon Newhard as CEO. The US manager builds on over two decades of experience in information technology, business development and commercial strategy, and has shown repeated ability to build and grow businesses in the ITS sector. Newhard was selected by Mundys – as the sole long-term shareholder – […]
International Women’s Day: TfL events encourage women to join transport and engineering sectors
TfL is encouraging women to consider joining the transport sector and engineering roles through a number of events and activities. While progress has been made to encourage more women into these sectors, TfL is working hard to continue making the industries more inclusive and representative, particularly in operational roles. TfL is actively working to improve representation at […]
An open letter from Havering Council to prospective candidates in the Mayoral and GLA elections
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, has written an open letter to all prospective candidates in the GLA and Mayoral elections, calling for improvements to Havering’s public transport issues. Dear candidates, I am writing this open letter to all prospective candidates on behalf of the residents of Havering, as we look towards the London […]
Gender Equality: Go-Ahead to recruit 1,500 female drivers by 2035
The Go-Ahead Group has launched a new initiative to attract and recruit 1,500 new women drivers across its bus operations. With the ‘Go-Ahead Women’ initiative, the company is embarking on a mission to achieve 50% gender equality by 2035, marking a significant step in the traditionally male dominated transport sector. Recognising the need for greater […]
Leeds-Bradford tram plan set out by West Yorkshire Mayor
Plans for a tram system running between Leeds and Bradford have been set out today, as the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin aims to revolutionise the region’s transport network. The proposals were published today ahead of the final Combined Authority meeting, ahead of May’s Mayoral election, of West Yorkshire’s leaders next week (March 14), which […]
Women in Bus and Coach launches ‘Spotlight On’ campaign
The Women in Bus and Coach initiative (WiBC) is proud to launch its new campaign, ‘Spotlight On’ that is aimed at showcasing the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the bus, coach, and community transport sector. From professional drivers and engineers to human resources professionals and CEO’s, the campaign will highlight the diverse […]
National Highways campaign urges lane hoggers and tailgaters to change their driving style
One in three drivers have admitted to middle lane hogging, while one in four have been guilty of tailgating on some of the nation’s fastest roads, figures released by National Highways reveal. The survey findings – released today (Friday 8 March) as National Highways launches a new campaign – show lane hogging was among the […]
Khan warning: TfL needs Government assistance despite £162million ‘profit’
Transport for London still needs Government help for major transport projects despite making a £162 million annual “profit”, Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned. TfL is expected to declare its first ever “operating surplus” at the end of the month – cash it can reinvest in the capital’s public transport network. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made no mention […]
Somerset Road Safety Team launches campaign following ‘disturbing’ rise in road deaths
Dangerous driving behaviours are the focus of a new Somerset Council campaign aimed at reducing fatal collisions on the county’s roads. The Fatal Five campaign, backed by Avon and Somerset Police and led by Somerset Council’s Road Safety Team, highlights the key behaviours which can contribute to serious or fatal collisions. Tragically, 30 people died […]