Study suggests driverless cars crash 68 per cent less than human drivers
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has published the results of its study on Waymo’s driverless robotaxis. The conclusion is that the cars crash less often than people. The researchers compared Waymo’s cars with human drivers in four cities: San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Austin, says Warp News. Waymo’s cars traveled about 50 million driverless miles during […]
Cardiff roadworks blamed for severe delays as major schemes continue across city
A Cardiff bus passenger has reported taking around two hours to travel six miles as a number of major highway projects and utility works continue across the Welsh capital. Several significant schemes are currently affecting the city’s road network, including works on Castle Street, Callaghan Square and Kingsway, alongside roadworks on Lamby Way and in […]
Thurrock summer pothole blitz ‘overdelivers’ and fixes over 4000 defects
Thurrock Council has confirmed how many potholes and cracks it fixed during the “pothole blitz” programme that took place this summer. It announced that “thousands of defects” were set to be fixed before the cold winter months arrive. Starting from Monday 8 June, it was said that road repair teams would conduct a road-by-road ‘find […]
Council using recycled clothing material to fill potholes
A council in Kent is taking an innovative approach to road maintenance by using recycled clothing to fill potholes. According to Kent Live, Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is trialling the innovative method with sustainable materials company RECOOL to see whether old clothes can become an environmentally friendly alternative. The practice runs are taking place on council-owned […]
Lancashire MP questions wisdom of three sets of overlapping roadworks
Ribble Valley’s MP Maya Ellis has questioned the wisdom of planning three sets of overlapping road works in the closely connected areas around Longridge, Grimsargh and Fulwood at the same time. One of the sets of roadworks will last for six months in central Longridge, and Ms Ellis says she has been contacted by worried motorists and local […]
Minister announces start of Belfast Cycling Network scheme
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that works on an active travel project covering Durham Street and College Square North will begin this week. The investment forms part of the Belfast Cycling Network, reports 4NI. The project will upgrade existing cycling facilities to provide a two-way protected cycle lane, connecting the active travel […]
Wiltshire completes first major phase of A3102 Safer Road Scheme
The first major phase of Wiltshire Council’s A3102 Safer Road Scheme has now been completed, bringing significant road safety improvements to the junction of the A3102 Calne bypass and Stanier Road. The £6.98 million A3102 Safer Road Scheme, funded by the Department for Transport through the Safer Roads Fund, is bringing a range of measures […]
Brighton red route decision faces scrutiny as councillors call for review
A decision to introduce a red route on the western end of Western Road in Brighton is facing a formal challenge, with 14 councillors requesting a review of the scheme over concerns about the evidence supporting its implementation and its potential impact on businesses, accessibility and loading arrangements. The request follows Brighton and Hove City […]
Hampshire County Council calls for fairer share of Vehicle Excise Duty to plug highways funding gap
Hampshire County Council is stepping up its call for a fairer share of national transport funding, urging Government to provide long-term, sustainable investment in local roads and give greater flexibility over how funding is spent. The move comes as the County Council has pledged to increase its focus on planned, preventative highway maintenance, building on […]
Reports of melted East of England roads rise by 67% in three years
The number of cases of roads melting in the East of England has risen by 67% in the past three years, data obtained by the BBC has shown. The region’s highways authorities reported more than 200 cases of melting roads in the past four years, following the BBC’s request for information. Experts said that part […]