Councils repaired 1.86 million potholes over the last 12 months, more than 20% increase on the previous year. The Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey found that highway maintenance budgets have increased from an average of £20.6m to £24.5m year-on-year, mostly "patch and mend" repairs. The report estimated that councils would … [Read more...]
Transport review poses new safety fears
With a wide-ranging review of transport laws announced by the government this week, IAM RoadSmart has warned that the rise in the use of electric scooters alongside vehicles on our roads is bad news for road safety. The Department for Transport revealed its report 'Future of mobility: urban strategy' today, which is described as the biggest regulatory … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 March
Volkswagen will cut up to 7,000 positions, boost productivity and deliver 5.9 billion euros of annual savings at its core VW brand by 2023, in its latest attempt to raise profitability at its top-selling division. It anticipates the jobs to be taken out of administrative roles but acknowledges it will need less assembly workers as it moves towards more … [Read more...]
Cleddau tolls end this month
Cleddau Bridge tolls will end this month. From 1 April, motorists will be able to drive over the Milford Haven estuary for the first time since it was opened to traffic – 44 years ago almost to the day – without being subjected to a cost. The structure spans the deep estuary which divides Pembrokeshire into two parts. Built to provide a 24-hour … [Read more...]
Majority of motorists admit regularly speeding
With Google Maps releasing an update that notifies drivers when the speed limit changes, research reveals that nearly 70% of British drivers are already knowingly driving over the speed limit. Speeding is by far the nation’s most common driving offence, with over two million reported offences in 2016. But despite the threat of hefty fines, points on a … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 March
Volvo will limit the top speed of its models to 112mph (180kph) from 2020. It’s also considering electronically reducing speed around schools and hospitals without the driver intervening. Three consecutive months of price reductions on the UK’s forecourts came to a crashing halt in February as both petrol and diesel went up. Data from RAC Fuel … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 February
Ahead of one of the busiest months for car insurance renewals with the plate change, research by GoCompare Car Insurance reveals millions of motorists are over-paying to the tune of £1.23bn a year for their car cover by allowing their insurer to automatically renew their policy. At their last renewal 4.6 million drivers rolled-over their insurance without … [Read more...]
Potholes reach down 1km under Wales
As the UK recovers from a burst of ice and snow, more and more potholes may start to appear on roads in Wales – a dreaded issue for both motorists and local councils. A new scrolling animation highlights just how much of an issue potholes cause for motorists in Wales, as the problem is revealed to stretch almost 1km deep. New Freedom of Information … [Read more...]
Newtown bypass to open up Mid-Wales economy
The opening of the Newtown Bypass will be a “momentous occasion” for Mid Wales, according to the Shadow Minister for Economy and Transport, and Montgomeryshire Assembly Member, Russell George. Thursday 14 February will see the long awaited opening of the Newtown bypass, over 70 years after the need for a bypass was first suggested. In March 2011, over 30 … [Read more...]
Green transport motivation in motion begins in North Wales
An event aimed at motivating public sectors to speed up the transition to a low carbon and low emission transport system in Wales was today opened by Economy Minister Ken Skates. This was the first of two “Opportunities in Ultra Low Carbon Emission Transport and Local Mobility” events, and took place in Wrexham Glyndwr University and the second will be in … [Read more...]
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