Is Road Use Getting Better?
In this article Howard Redwood looks at the recently released provisional road casualty figures to see if road has been getting better over time.
Roads
Change to 20mph speed limit across Wales
The Welsh Government is implementing a standard 20mph speed restriction on “limited roads” throughout Wales, starting 17 September 2023. For more details about this modification, including which roads will be impacted, visit GOV.Wales. From this date, learners undergoing a driving assessment on Welsh streets must adhere to the updated speed restriction. Instructors at Welsh test …
The roads that have been driven on the most in the UK, revealed
A new study reveals that West Berkshire has the most driven on roads in the UK. The study, conducted by insurance broker One Sure Insurance, analysed the total miles driven within all local authorities and compared them to each place’s population, to discover which UK roads have seen the most vehicles. The City of London …
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Rising popularity of electric cars could lead to increase in potholes, survey reveals
A survey reveals electric cars cause twice as much stress on roads as petrol equivalents, which could result in an increase in the number of potholes. The University of Leeds led the study that found the average electric car puts 2.24 times more stress on roads than a similar petrol vehicle – and 1.95 times …
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Non-emergency ambulances, police cars and fire vehicles to use TfL bus lanes after trial resulted in fewer missed hospital appointments
From Friday 19 May ambulances, police and fire vehicles across the capital will have access to bus lanes on London’s main arterial roads while on duty, even when not dealing with an emergency. This follows a successful trial with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust that saw fewer missed appointments, and no negative impact on …
UK roads embrace lower speed limits in pursuit of cleaner air and safer roads
From 83 percent in 2020 to 78 percent in 2023, fewer major roads have a 70-mph speed restriction. In order to meet net-zero air pollution targets for 2050, many local authorities are cutting speed limits. The research revealed that 15 percent of roads managed by National Highways now have a 60 percent speed limit, an …
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Cat’s eyes: One of the Top Ten Design Icons
Tom Harrington delves into the history of the Cat’s eye – what the different colours mean and how they have stood the test of time.
UK councils taking 18 months to repair a single pothole
Two councils took more than 18 months to repair a pothole, new figures suggest. The data, obtained by the Liberal Democrats through Freedom of Information requests, has revealed that, while some councils in England are taking more than a month, on average, to fix a pothole once they have been reported, some have been left …
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Government urged to scrap all smart motorways over safety concerns
Calls are being made for all smart motorways to be scrapped after the Government announced that it was cancelling new schemes following safety concerns. New smart motorways – including the 11 already paused and three new schemes – have been ditched, with ministers citing financial pressures and a lack of public confidence. Seven of the …
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UK Government announces £47.5m funding for 27 high-risk roads to improve safety
The Government has announced £47.5 million of new funding to improve safety on 27 of the country’s most dangerous roads. Through the third round of the Safer Roads Fund, the Department for Transport (DfT) says that 27 new schemes will be delivered, driving forward safety improvements such as re-designing junctions and improving signage and road …
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