More of county’s roads should become 20mph speed limits say Cambridgeshire councillors
More of Cambridgeshire’s roads should become 20mph speed limits, according to its councillors. Criteria for a proposal which would allow more roads in Cambridgeshire to have a 20mph speed limit could be expanded so higher speed roads can be considered, they have said. Cambridgeshire County Council is working on a scheme to allow residents to […]
National Highways tries new to approach to explaining smart motorways
Two well-known television presenters have been used in National Highways’ latest attempt to give drivers a better understanding of smart motorways. Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley have teamed up to produce helpful and practical videos and clips featuring advice and information about using the roads. Footage shows the pair driving on sections of smart motorway, […]
Wallingford Central in Oxfordshire becomes latest 20mph pilot site
Wallingford Central has become the third 20mph pilot scheme to be unveiled in Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council completed the work earlier this month as part of its plans to reduce the speed of the majority of the county’s 30mph roads to 20mph, where suitable and when supported by local residents. It followed the installation of […]
Cornwall Council starts consultation on A3071 road safety improvements
A major road between St Just and Penzance in Cornwall has Residents and local stakeholders, including councillors and the emergency services, are being asked for their views on proposals for new safety measures on a busy stretch of road between St Just and Penzance. The Council successfully bid for government funding from the Safer Roads […]
American reporter hit by car on live TV
An American TV reporter has been hit by a car while reporting on freezing conditions in West Virginia. Toria Yorgey reporter on ABC TV Affiliate WSAZ in the Huntingdon area, was live on TV discussing the weather in the town of Dunbar when she was accidentally hit from behind by a car. Although she appeared […]
Panorama links Traffic Police reduction with road death toll
The failure to reduce road deaths over the past decade is being linked to a cut in the number of dedicated traffic police officers. The Press Association reports that BBC’s Panorama today (17 January) has found that there’s been a 15% fall in how many officers are tasked with enforcing road laws full-time since 2016, […]
National Highways Chief Safety Adviser tells Highways Voices, Smart Motorways must deal with safety perception
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! National Highways’ first Chief Safety Adviser has told the latest Highways Voices podcast that “things have to be addressed” when it comes to the perception of safety on smart motorways. As the Government announces a pausing of the rollout of any […]
Increased road safety as areas of Southend-on-Sea declare ‘twenty is plenty’
Safer, greener roads are set to be trialled in two areas across Southend-on-Sea as the council looks to keep residents safe, tackle speeding and reduce vehicle emissions. Reducing speed limits to 20mph in residential streets has a number of positive impacts, including increased safety for local residents, and can reduce vehicle emissions. The proposals for 20mph […]
Why safety cases are important for the trialling of CAM technology
With over 90% of road collision on roads being due to human error, it goes without saying that safety is one of the most important factors for enabling the development and deployment of Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) technologies and solutions. However, as these technologies emerge, two questions arise: how do we ensure that these […]
Chevron acquires Northern Ireland-based company HBS
The Chevron Group has announced the acquisition of Highway Barrier Solutions Ltd (HBS), a specialist in vehicle restraint systems (VRS) and traffic management services. Headquartered in Belfast and with depots across Northern Ireland and Scotland, the acquisition of HBS will see the Chevron Group expand its presence and service offering across Ireland and Scotland. Announcing […]