A recent UK Parliament report, The Public health impacts of 20 mph limits and zones (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology DOI) finds "strong evidence that 20 mph limits and zones are associated with reduced road casualties and fatalities" and suggest that "20 mph limits and zones may have... continue
Richard Walker, head of parking at the North Essex Parking Partnership, has been... continue
Passenger watchdog Transport Focus has published results from its survey of bus users, which it says highlights the opportunity for improving the bus stop and shelter environment. It is to seek discussions with the industry, the DfT and local authorities about a national standard for bus stops with... continue
A large slice of this year’s transport grant to Welsh local authorities is devoted to reinstating 30mph limits on sections of road where 20mph became the default speed limit in 2023. Most of the £110m being awarded by the Welsh Government is for recurring themes, including active... continue
Measures have been introduced to make Wrexham’s High Street area more pedestrian-friendly, including banning cars at certain times of the day and removing parking spaces. This follows the pedestrianisation of four city centre streets plus the introduction of green spaces, tree planting... continue
The Government has underlined its support for local authorities seeking to introduce lane rental schemes. In an updated guidance, the DfT says that lane rental allows a highway authority to charge up to £2,500 a day for works on the busiest roads at the busiest times. The main aim... continue
Engineering consultancy Buro Happold and transport and mobility research specialist TRL have formed a partnership to work with organisations including National Highways and Network Rail to transform transport infrastructure delivery. They aim to drive improvements in sustainability, resilience and... continue
Electric car drivers don’t just charge their vehicles,... continue
The gravity of recent weeks for the UK automotive industry was signified on Monday with the Prime Minister and Chancellor... continue
As e-mobility adoption accelerates, payment processing at public charging stations remains a challenge for many chargepoint operators (CPOs). Fragmented systems, rising infrastructure costs and increasing regulatory... continue
An electric vehicle charger has just been installed at a popular Essex country pub. At a time when pubs and bars are facing several challenges, offering electric vehicle charging is one way to bring in more... continue
The Department for Transport is to allow hydrogen-powered plant to drive on public roads. The government’s formal response to a consultation held last year on the issue said it had “decided to proceed” with the law change. Publication of the response comes after transport minister... continue
Whether it is ensuring clear routes for streetworks or managing congestion in busy town centres, traffic orders play a crucial role. Yet,... continue
Kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities’ kerbside management scheme on Walworth Road in south London has now been made permanent by Southwark Council. The Kerb solution was introduced in February 2024 enabling freight drivers to book their kerbside loading... continue
The UK government is to relax mandated electric vehicle sales targets in a bid to mitigate the... continue
Phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and supporting the ZEV transition: summary of responses and joint government response Transport remains the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gas emissions,... continue
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