ADEPT calls for a national rural speed strategy – new report emphasises need for consistency to improve safety

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has called for urgent changes in how we manage road speed, especially in rural areas. In its new policy position on speed management, ADEPT is calling for the adoption of the 2019 Department for Transport Safe System approach to be adopted to manage road […]
First 20mph pilot scheme starts in Oxfordshire

A south Oxfordshire village has become the first pilot site for a scheme to make 20mph the new 30mph across the county. Oxfordshire County Council brought in 20mph restrictions to Cuxham this week, putting in new speed signs and road markings and cutting back vegetation to make them more visible. Last month, the council’s Cabinet […]