A9 safety campaigners call for Scotland to join dashcam portal
Safety campaigners say the threat of being caught on dashcam may make people drive better and safer on the notorious A9 road in Scotland. The Press and Journal reports road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has backed a campaign to use the portal quoting Neil Greig, the group’s policy and research director, as saying: “The system […]
Council successfully wins fund for “cleaner, greener” fleet
Argyll and Bute Council has been successful in securing almost £100,000 of funding for electric vehicle chargers at council offices, depots and schools. Transport Scotland invites local authorities to bid for funding through its competitive Switched on Fleets initiative. The fund is designed to enable the transition of older petrol and diesel vehicles to cleaner, […]
Messagemaker launches new vehicle activated warning sign range
LED traffic solutions company Messagemaker Displays has launched its new range of Vehicle Activated Warning signs. With a Standard, Reflective and Matrix model included – all options offer a low maintenance and flexible solution for any collision prevention or traffic calming scenario. The IP65 rated VAW range signs are simple to install and can be […]
Wentbridge Viaduct works to take longer than expected
Work on the landmark Wentbridge Viaduct in West Yorkshire is to take longer than expected after engineers discovered issues with the road surface and waterproofing layer. National Highways says the Grade Two listed structure on the A1 has suffered a loss of concrete on the concrete deck ends, exposed areas of reinforcement, damage to the […]
Insurer warns potholes are up by a third
The insurer Admiral is warning potholes claims could surge the rainy forecast, while the average cost of repairing pothole damage up by 16% since last year. Its data also reveals the amount of pothole claims has increased by 34% since 2016, as people battle with uneven roads across the UK. Lorna Connelly, Head of Claims […]
Grant applications open for community groups to further boost walking and cycling levels among Londoners
Transport for London has announced that applications are open for more than £500,000 of grants for community and not-for-profit groups that encourage people to walk and cycle. Its walking and Cycling Grants London are designed to enable more people to walk and cycle, addressing the barriers that prevent people from getting active and “helping to […]
National Highways apologies for Dart Charge problems, but says services are operating
National Highways has issued an apology to drivers for issues with Dart Charge payments since the new contractor, Conduent, took over last weekend. The payment system was scheduled to be offline over last weekend (29/30 July) when the contract for managing the payment process passed to Conduent, as former contract provider Emovis moved to handling […]
Reading offers residents the chance to sponsor a tree
People who live in Reading can now help to make the borough greener by sponsoring the planting of a tree in the street of their choice. Reading Borough Council has teamed up with charitable enterprise Trees for Streets to work with residents either individually or in a group, so anyone can apply to have a tree […]
Senior West Midlands officer promises more police average speed cameras
West Midlands police’s Assistant Chief Constable is promising a further rollout of average speed cameras in the region. Birmingham Live reports senior officers are determined to expand the coverage of cameras in the region amid concerns over speeding and dangerous driving. It says Mike O’Hara told a force meeting that speeding was “the main area […]
TfGM and Network Rail partner to integrate more transport
Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester are partnering to deliver a joint vision for Manchester and Salford’s central railway stations. They say the collaboration agreement, the first of its kind between the two organisations, is a major step forward in bringing together both land and infrastructure to create a better-connected Greater Manchester. “Through the […]