Road surfaces will have to be recycled along with old signs as part of the Government drive towards a greener future, says one engineering company. Rishi Sunak set out his first Spending Review against the backdrop of an economy ravaged by the effects of Covid-19. The Chancellor announced measures to support Boris Johnson’s “levelling-up” agenda with the publication of the National … [Read more...]
M4 congestion report wants more trains – and cycleways
Welsh Shadow Minister for Minister for Economy, Business, and Infrastructure Russel George MS has criticised the report into plans to tackle congestion on the M4 which he says do not put sufficient emphasis on the need for a relief road. Mr George said, “Let’s be clear: Welsh Conservatives are firm believers in tackling the problem of congestion on the M4 into and out of South Wales though a … [Read more...]
Tolled roads warning from motoring bodies
British motorists are likely to be facing a new national tolled roads system. The scheme is being put forward again to offset losses from falling fuel duties and taxes, which accelerated during the lockdowns. They left a £40 Billion hole in Government finances and this week it's expected and reported by national media that the tolled roads system will be unveiled in a green industry paper on … [Read more...]
Beware – puddle police could take you to cleaners
The “puddle police” are lurking on a kerb near you. Lawyers who have seen a business decline from the clampdown on insurance miss-selling can target drivers who splash pedestrians or cyclists. Drivers face a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice and three points for each offence for splashing others but this can escalate to £5,000 if contested and lost in court. Then more money has to be paid through … [Read more...]
Long Covid-19 effects surprise
The introduction of new Covid-19 measures will have far reaching effects that may not initially spring to mind. For one, since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown measures, councils and local authorities up and down the land have worked diligently to tweak and amend Britain's road networks to prepare them for a new and more sustainable outlook. After the pledge of £2.5 billion … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 October
After a ten-year gap, the BMW ti suffix returns with the sporting 128ti arriving next month from £32,995. The 265hp 4cyl 2.0 litre engine and 8sp sequential automatic box are mated to M sport suspension and brakes with numerous body detailing and delivered with high specification trim and equipment. Vauxhall has released first images of the new Crossland ahead of order books opening later this … [Read more...]
True costs of tolls exposed
Not only do we have to deal with traffic and all the other nuisances of our daily commutes, but the really unfortunate ones among us have to pay to get to where they want to go and pay again to get home, particularly annoying if it’s to be done every day to get to work. How much do you end up having to pay just to get there and back? That’s something we’ve been thinking about here at Leasing … [Read more...]
Exploring the UK’s ghost roads
As new roads are created to ease the flow of traffic, those that were once busy highways are now abandoned.Bristol Street Motors have revealed and mapped 20 once-thriving motorways, equating to 12.9 miles of abandoned road that is slowly being reclaimed by nature.To view the full findings and interactive map with its haunting images, see more here … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 September
Drivers caught by cameras watching bus lanes in Cardiff had to fork out over £1.85M last year, said comparethemarket insurance. But that contrasts with nearly £8.4M in penalty charges imposed in Manchester and around £14M for London boroughs. As they move closer together the next generation small cars from Fiat Chrysler will be developed from the floorpans used by PSA Group marques. That … [Read more...]
Big ‘staycation’ getaway expected this week
An estimated 18m leisure trips will be taken by car this weekend, 1.8m more than last year as drivers seek to make the most of what is the last bank holiday before Christmas in most of the UK, says RAC Breakdown. Despite the summery weather taking a leave of absence, the figures suggest traffic could be bumper-to-bumper on some popular routes as families and friends embark on long weekends, bank … [Read more...]
