Clear path ahead: Nationwide pavement parking ban under review
A blanket ban on pavement parking could be introduced across the country in a matter of months. The government is currently reviewing proposals for the nationwide change.
The prospective ban could …Read More
TfL gives green boost to London with wildflower growth
Transport for London (TfL) announced last week that it has expanded its wildflower verges over the past year, covering an area as large as 18 football pitches. In an effort …Read More
Power to the people: Scottish road authorities given ability to introduce road user charging
The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to give local authorities new powers to introduce road user charging in their areas. This is when drivers must pay a fee to use …Read More
Self-driving bus and taxi trials to hit England next year
Self-driving bus and taxi trials are set to take place in England as soon as next year, following an announcement by the UK government last week.
In the statement, Transport Secretary …Read More
Trouble for London: TfL figures show increase in road deaths
New figures published by Transport for London (TfL) show an increase in road deaths across the capital last year. While the total number of road casualties decreased, the number of …Read More
Official figures reveal severity of road traffic accidents on Britain’s roads
New statistics from the Department for Transport have highlighted the level of severe incidents on Britain’s roads last year. According to the report, over 120,000 road traffic casualties occurred in …Read More
Road safety reform: Report calls for radical changes ahead of new government strategy
A new report has called on the government to make the “most radical reforms to road safety since mandatory seat belts” in its upcoming Road Safety Strategy – the first …Read More
On the right track: Plan proposed to ease road traffic with new North West rail line
Transport for Greater Manchester has put forward a proposal to ease congestion and pollution on the strategic road network, which would see a new railway opened between Liverpool and Manchester.
The …Read More
Permit profits: UK councils earn £360m from residential parking schemes
New research has revealed that UK councils have generated more than £360 million in revenue from residential parking schemes over the last five years.
The figures come from a Freedom of …Read More
No horsing around: Operation Gallop aims to improve safety for riders
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and police forces and partners from across the United Kingdom have teamed up on a new initiative to improve safety for horse riders …Read More