New research suggests 65% of motorcyclists blame other road users for collisions
According to new insights there’s work to be done before there’s full harmony on the roads between motorbike riders and drivers. In a recent survey of riders, conducted by motorcycle insurance comparison site Entire Cover, it has been revealed that over half (53%) of respondents have been involved in a crash as the main rider. When asked the reason […]
‘Powerful’ new long-term TfL research shows 20mph speed limits save lives on London’s road
Compelling new TfL research has shown that the number of people killed and seriously injured on borough roads in London reduced by 34 per cent following the implementation of the 20mph speed limit between 1989 and 2013. The report, the first of its scale in London, analyses more than 150 20mph schemes between 1989 and […]
Dan Cullern appointed LCRIG’s first Head of Sector Insights
LCRIG (Local Councils Road Innovations Group) has announce the appointment of Dan Cullern as Head of Sector Insights. In this newly established role, Dan will lead on a range of research programmes and projects within the highway maintenance and transport technology sectors, significantly enhancing our sector insights capabilities. Dan’s appointment represents a key milestone in […]
New research study seeks to get more people moving in Gateshead
A Gateshead health researcher has been awarded a fellowship and aims to use the funding to support people get more active in their daily lives. Dr Louis Goffe, Research Lead at Gateshead Council and an Associate Researcher at Newcastle University, has been awarded an Advanced Local Authority Fellowship (ALAF) as part of the National Institute for Health and […]
Parents are the key to getting children into active travel, says Brunel University study
Cycling is an active and environmentally friendly way for schoolchildren to travel and stay healthy, but with only 3% of 5 to 16-year-olds cycling to school in England, it could be parents who are standing in the way, according to new research. A new study from Brunel University London shows that children’s cycling frequency is […]
Only 25% of public willing to switch to public transport, research finds
New research from Moneyzine.com has revealed that, while 75% of the public agree that switching to greener forms of transport is very or somewhat important to tackle climate change, only around a quarter of people are willing to make the switch to walking, cycling or using public transport, to tackle the issue. Two government studies, […]
Campaign for Better Transport finds £20bn in suggested savings ahead of government’s financial statement
A ‘greener’ approach to transport priorities could save the Government almost £20 billion, according to new research by the Campaign for Better Transport. The research suggest that cutbacks could be made by: Cancelling just five road-building schemes could save a hefty £16 billion Taxing fuel for domestic flights (not including lifeline flights such as those […]