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Government scraps 'dynamic' motorway hard shoulders amid safety concerns
Part-time hard shoulders will be replaced with statistically safer all-lane running.
By
James Fossdyke
22 April 2021
Government
Government announces £3bn bus investment to get people out of cars
Government wants more services and more integration with the rail network.
By
James Fossdyke
17 March 2021
Green
Government to spend £20 million funding 'electric vehicle innovations'
The funding is part of the "build back greener" policy
By
James Fossdyke
11 March 2021
Green
Cleaner, greener 'E10' petrol blend arriving in September
But the existing blend will still be available from some petrol pumps.
By
James Fossdyke
26 February 2021
Driving licences and number plates lose EU icons almost a year after Brexit
It comes as a new agreement allows drivers to hit EU roads without extra paperwork.
By
James Fossdyke
2 February 2021
Government
Government pledges £93 million to UK-wide road improvements
More than half will go to regions of the north.
By
James Fossdyke
1 February 2021
Safety
Road deaths down as Covid-19 pandemic cuts traffic
Figures show road deaths were down by half in April.
By
James Fossdyke
29 January 2021
Almost 300 miles of roadworks to be lifted in time for Christmas break
The government has already asked councils to stock up on grit.
By
James Fossdyke
7 December 2020
Safety
UK councils told to stock up on salt and grit in preparation for winter
The government has already invested in 93 new gritters.
By
James Fossdyke
23 November 2020
Commercial Vehicles
Britain's trucks set to grow under new government proposals
The government is launching two consultations on longer and larger HGVs.
By
James Fossdyke
11 November 2020
Green
Government announces £49m green automotive tech funding
The money will be shared between multiple eco-friendly projects.
By
James Fossdyke
5 November 2020
Government plans to clean up graffiti on British roads
Transport Secretary says the plans are a "step in the right direction".
By
James Fossdyke
16 September 2020
Safety
Government to consider nationwide ban on pavement parking
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on the subject.
By
James Fossdyke
2 September 2020
Government
Government announces high-tech new pothole mapping plan
The government hopes a data-driven plan will speed up repairs.
By
James Fossdyke
1 September 2020
Government
New government 'Acceleration Unit' hopes to speed up road building
The "team of specialists" is there to tackle delayed infrastructure projects.
By
James Fossdyke
25 August 2020
Technology
Government announces consultation on advanced driver assistance tech
The Department for Transport wants to know how systems could help and hear motorists' concerns.
By
James Fossdyke
19 August 2020
Government
Government launches review of UK road policing
The authorities are asking for your input to help improve policing.
By
James Fossdyke
16 July 2020
Figures show truck traffic already back to pre-Covid-19 levels
And car traffic isn't far behind.
By
James Fossdyke
16 July 2020
Safety
Increased HGV speed limit has "no impact" on safety, report says
The government report suggests there was no impact on emissions, either.
By
James Fossdyke
15 July 2020
Commercial Vehicles
New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown
Changes to medical requirements should make it easier for drivers to renew their licences.
By
James Fossdyke
21 April 2020
Safety
Government invests almost £170k in road crash victim support service
The money will help care for victims and their families.
By
James Fossdyke
9 April 2020
Government
Government creates 18-point smart motorway action plan
But the RAC expressed concern it may not be enough.
By
James Fossdyke
13 March 2020
Safety
New campaign urges men to help stop their mates drink-driving
It's called the Pint-Block campaign.
By
James Fossdyke
19 February 2020
Green
UK to get four 'advanced' new biofuel production plants
The plants will convert substances including household waste and old wood into fuel.
By
James Fossdyke
31 December 2019
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