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 […]
Independent research proves the lifesaving value of Jenoptik SPECS average speed enforcement
New analysis of road collision statistics by the independent transport safety and road user behaviour consultancy Agilysis, shows that average speed cameras have contributed to casualty reduction by halving the number of crashes, where someone was either killed or seriously injured. In real terms, these figures equate to the UK benefiting from a reduction of […]
Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police secure £67,000 road safety funding
A West Yorkshire Police operation that has dealt with thousands of dangerous drivers in Leeds has been extended for another 12 months, thanks to a commitment of £67,000 in funding from Leeds City Council. Operation SPARC (Supporting Partnership Action to Reduce Road Casualties) was developed in partnership with West Yorkshire Police (Leeds District) in response […]
Survey suggests smart motorways are misunderstood
A new survey of drivers in England suggests nearly half of drivers don’t know what to do if they break down on a smart motorway. Research by Maru/Blue for the insurance comparison site GoCompare found 45% of drivers surveyed said they wouldn’t know what to do, while 52% of respondents were not aware that you […]