M20 Operation Brock contraflow deactivated again
Highways England has decided to remove the contraflow on the M20 in Kent which introduced at the end of Coronavirus restrictions to cope with an anticipated rise in travel to France. The moveable barrier will be removed overnight this Saturday and will see the M20 return to three full width lanes at the national speed […]
JCT introduces Covid safeguards for September’s Traffic Signals Symposium
The organisers of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham are putting in a number of measures to reassure any would-be delegates who may be concerned about mingling with people that everything will be done to ensure their health and safety. The venue, Nottingham Trent University, is enhancing its cleaning schedules and sanitisation, while […]
Operation Brock re-introduced as restrictions eased
The lifting of lockdown restrictions has triggered the next deployment of the moveable barrier system on the M20 in Kent in preparation for increased passenger numbers. Operation Brock is part of a series of measures to improve Kent’s resilience in the event of disruption to services across the English Channel. Highways England says this is […]
London’s black cabs numbers lowest for 40 years
The number of London’s cabbies has fallen to the lowest level since the early 80s, as the Coronavirus pandemic and restrictions following it have had a huge effect on demand. London financial paper City AM reports that over the last year there has been a 29% fall in demand with 13,884 in operation at the […]
TfL revenue further hit by advertising shortfall
Transport for London’s finances have taken a real hit since the Coronavirus restrictions were introduced last March, with a huge drop in fare revenue leading to a series of central government bailouts adding up to more than £4 billion. But now figures show that advertising revenue has fallen too, meaning the operator has missed out […]
Businesses call for long-term TfL funding agreement
The government is being told it must agree a sustainable long-term funding deal for Transport for London in order to support the capital’s post-pandemic recovery. The financial newspaper City AM has seen a report by lobby group London First which says maintaining public transport services in the capital is “vital” in rebuilding confidence and supporting […]
TTF report hits national media
A Transport Technology Forum report on traffic levels published on Highways News last week has hit national media. The report explained how latest analysis of local authority traffic data by the TTF suggests that volumes in towns and cities surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time since travel restrictions were introduced in March last year. […]
Traffic volumes exceeding pre-lockdown levels but shape of traffic very different, says TTF
Latest analysis of local authority traffic data by the Transport Technology Forum suggests that volumes in towns and cities surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time since travel restrictions were introduced in March last year. The TTF has been studying data on local roads in more than a hundred English local authority areas for more […]
London’s bus capacities to double from Monday
As the Coronavirus-related restrictions are eased from Monday, Transport for London has announced that the capacity of buses will be doubled from next Monday with most seats now able be used. All but the rear-facing seats will be allowed, meaning the the capacity of most double-deckers increasing to around 60 people. The organisation is reassuring […]
Survey suggests public want more enforcement and pothole spending
A major survey by the RAC suggests the majority of drivers want to see more average speed enforcement on motorways and trunk roads and an increased focus on catching people using hand-held mobiles while driving. The RAC’s “Report on Motoring 2020 – driving through the pandemic” study asked the opinion of more than 3,000 drivers […]
