A recent study has highlighted the correlation between car weight and fatal collisions, suggesting that it is likely that fatal collisions will increase if the trend of rising car weight... continue
The EU-funded ‘Predictive Approaches for Safer Urban Environment’ (PHOEBE) Project aims to increase the road safety of vulnerable road users (VRUs), especially those who use... continue
New guidance on how to develop Climate Change Risk Assessments (CCRAs) aimed at organisations in the transport sector has been published by the DfT. It includes a step-by-step process, along with a methodology to score climate risks and best practice case studies. There is also a section on the... continue
A new report showcasing how London boroughs are implementing climate adaptation measures has been published by London Councils. The report, led by the London Borough of Southwark and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, outlines good practice on implementing climate adaptation and improving... continue
An Air Quality Information System (AQIS) review has been launched by Defra and the UK Health Security Agency. The review – working with respiratory experts, the charity sector, central government and local authorities - makes a series of recommendations aimed at informing the public about the... continue
Two delayed annual reports focussing on the performance of England’s Clean Air Zones have finally been published by the DfT, Defra and DVLA. The reports provide an overview of: the service; its components; live zones; and key performance statistics. Clean Air Zones are in operation in Bath,... continue
The Road Safety Foundation (RSF) is integrating cutting-edge Connected Vehicle technology into its International Road Assessment Program (iRAP) work. This innovative approach, in collaboration with Compass IoT, is transforming road safety and some new... continue
Most national governments are failing to significantly improve road safety due in part to an incomplete picture of the number of injuries on the roads and a lack of data on where and when incidents occurred, according to a new report from the European Transport... continue
Another 300 e-bikes will be added to Greater Manchester’s scheme in May, which will mean that more than half of the city regions bike hire fleet will be electric. The new e-bikes are lighter, with the battery integrated into the main frame, and a larger basket at the front. The Starling Bank... continue
Barriers to cycling have widened between men and women in the past seven years, according to YouGov research carried out for Cycling UK. In the past seven years the level of concern to issues such as drivers overtaking too closely and exhibiting threatening behaviour has decreased by 5% for male... continue
A new guide that lists and compares a range of different types of kerbs has been published by the charity Wheels for Wellbeing. Any non-flush kerb or edge creates a trip/wheel catch hazard and reduces accessibility of a space for many disabled people, the guide notes. It states that continuous... continue
Most autistic people are deterred from using public transport, which heavily limits their opportunities and quality of life, says a new report from the National Autistic Society. The new report found that autistic people face uncertainty, a lack of understanding and empathy from others, difficult... continue
Transport for Wales (TfW) has appointed Marie Daly as its new Chief Operating Officer. She was previously TfW’s Chief Customer and Culture Officer, with more... continue
Katharine Hammond has been appointed the new Chief Executive of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority... continue
Antony de Heveningham has joined West Yorkshire Combined Authority as Transport Evaluation Officer. He previously spent more than three years as Research & Analysis... continue
Far too many people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds,... continue
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