New safety improvements for Ipswich pedestrians and cyclists

Better pedestrian crossings and road junctions are imminent on a key route in Ipswich due to a package of improvements to be installed by Suffolk County Council. Work on the programme of schemes between Ipswich Hospital and The Waterfront is scheduled to start next month. The works are being funded by Active Travel England and […]

Lime director says cyclists should be given priority at lights

Traffic lights in London should automatically turn green for cyclists to help speed up their journeys, according to Lime’s policy director. The majority of traffic light systems in London are fitted with sensors that detect buses approaching. They then turn green sooner to let them pass or stay on green for longer, says the BBC. […]

Staffordshire makes safety improvements for families and cyclists in Burton 

Work starts this month to install a new crossing near a primary school in Burton, supporting safe and active travel for cyclists and families on the school run.  A new shared footpath and cycleway will be installed by Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews to bridge the gap in the National Cycle Network (NCN) 54 between […]

Ford trials automatic driver alerts for pedestrians and cyclists

Engineers at Ford’s Research and Engineering Centre in Essex are testing smart driver alert technology – in the form of visual displays and warning tones – to clearly convey the location of other road users or pedestrians. In addition, they are testing the use of intuitive sounds – such as footsteps, bicycle bells and the […]

DfT launches Highway Code awareness campaign

The Government’s THINK! campaign is about to launch a £500,000 communications drive, to raise awareness of changes to the Highway Code, so road-users across the country understand their responsibilities. The campaign will run across radio and social media channels, with further campaign activity to follow later in the summer. The changes are set to come […]