M42 and A12 voted “worst roads”
Drivers have rated the M42 as the worst motorway in England in a new survey from the independent watchdog, Transport Focus. The Strategic Roads User Survey asked more than 9000 road users about their last journey on a motorway or major ‘A’ road managed by National Highways. The M42’s place at the bottom of the league table […]
Scotland sets out road safety strategy
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport has updated Parliament on plans aimed at enhancing road safety performance in Scotland. Fiona Hyslop says the Road Safety Framework to 2030 sets out a vision for Scotland to have the best road safety performance in the world by 2030 and a long-term goal where no one is seriously injured or killed […]
Logistics industry calls LTC delay “deeply concerning”
The Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK says the Transport Secretary’s decision to delay the decision on the Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing “runs counter to what the new government has said about getting Britain building again”. Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells OBE called Louise Haigh’s decision “deeply concerning”, adding: […]
A-list speakers, exhibitor tips, groundbreaking innovations and where to find free beer – looking ahead to Highways UK on Highways Voices
The UK’s biggest highways and transport show of the year takes place next week at the NEC in Birmingham, and Highways Voices is your must-listen place to find out more about it. These programmes are brought to you thanks to the support of AGD and Traffic Group Signals, Q Point, SRL, Westcotec and SWARCO. In […]
Khan urged not to extend congestion charge to EVs
More than 40 organisations have written to London’s mayor urging him to rethink plans to extend the congestion charge to electric vehicles. Ocado, the AA, and Openreach are among those supporting the Federation of Small Businesses and Cleaner Cities to keep the exemption, warning that if the charge were imposed, it would “severely impact” those […]
Government report examines opportunities and challenges for automated vehicles on UK roads
With the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 receiving royal assent in May 2024, defining high-level responsibilities and processes and creates powers to make secondary legislation, a new report looks at the effect on our future transport networks. The Horizon Scan report quotes figures stating 88% of road crashes involve human error, and suggests AVs could reduce […]
Interoperability key to reviving connected vehicle deployment – WSP
The global consultancy WSP has written a new paper explaining why interoperability of V2X connected vehicle technology is vital to revolutionise traveller safety. Lead consultant Chris Toth says there is renewed momentum for the implementation of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) connected vehicle (CV) technology. But, if that is going to happen, it will be critical to learn […]
Programme published for Traffic Signs 2024
The Institute of Highway Engineers has published the programme for its popular Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition. This is the main forum by which the Department for Transport and the industry communicate, and is described as a must for all those involved in the design, specification, manufacture or enforcement of traffic signs, highway engineers, urban […]
ADEPT calls for “robust and flexible” planning framework
ADEPT has responded to the government’s recent planning consultation. The ‘National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system consultation’ sets out the proposed reforms to the current system. ADEPT’s response to the consultation emphasises the need for a robust and flexible planning framework that prioritises local needs, while fostering sustainable development. It […]
Lower Thames Crossing decision delayed for six months
A decision on whether to go ahead with building the Lower Thames Crossing east of the Dartford Tunnel and QE2 Bridge will not be made until next May. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says the delay is “in order to allow more time for the application to be considered further, including any decisions made as part […]