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Safety Paris limits speed to 19 mph on vast majority of streets

Paris limits speed to 19 mph on vast majority of streets

The policy aims to promote "soft" mobility in the city.
By Jacob Oliva 31 August 2021
Safety UK: Bumper-to-bumper bank holiday predicted with 17m trips planned

UK: Bumper-to-bumper bank holiday predicted with 17m trips planned

Transport data firm Inrix says delays are in the offing as drivers get away for the weekend.
By James Fossdyke 27 August 2021
Technology Spain is deploying drones to monitor traffic violations

Spain is deploying drones to monitor traffic violations

Could other countries soon follow?
By Enrico Punsalang 23 August 2021
Government Government invests millions in new traffic signals for local roads

Government invests millions in new traffic signals for local roads

RAC says the £15m investment will benefit road users.
By James Fossdyke 17 August 2021
Industry UK: More than 11m holidaymakers to hit the road as schools break up

UK: More than 11m holidaymakers to hit the road as schools break up

Data from Inrix suggests traffic hotspots include the M25, M1 and M4.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2021
Industry UK: Relaxed Covid restrictions and school holidays are 'perfect storm' for traffic

UK: Relaxed Covid restrictions and school holidays are 'perfect storm' for traffic

An AA survey suggests four in 10 drivers will drive to their summer holiday destination.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2021
Industry 'Unprecedented' summer will see surge in traffic jams, RAC predicts

'Unprecedented' summer will see surge in traffic jams, RAC predicts

Destinations in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset are expected to be the most popular.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2021
Industry Weekend traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels in June

Weekend traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels in June

But records show weekday traffic is still down as people work from home.
By James Fossdyke 07 July 2021
Industry Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Government data suggests traffic levels are more or less back to normal.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2021
Industry Busy roads predicted as travel restrictions impact holiday plans

Busy roads predicted as travel restrictions impact holiday plans

Coronavirus restrictions could mean an increase in traffic this summer.
By James Fossdyke 14 June 2021
03:00 Police Justice is served as police pulls over multiple cars after cutting lane

Justice is served as police pulls over multiple cars after cutting lane

Don't do this.
By Chris Okula 07 June 2021
Industry Bank holiday traffic expected as 11m plan UK getaways

Bank holiday traffic expected as 11m plan UK getaways

Next weekend is the first bank holiday since lockdown was lifted.
By James Fossdyke 27 May 2021
Industry RAC predicts busiest May bank holiday since 2016 amid relaxed lockdown

RAC predicts busiest May bank holiday since 2016 amid relaxed lockdown

The organisation expects roads to be 62 percent busier than at Easter.
By James Fossdyke 28 April 2021
Industry UK: Record low Easter traffic expected despite lockdown easing

UK: Record low Easter traffic expected despite lockdown easing

RAC figures suggest just 5.6 million leisure journeys will be made over Easter weekend.
By James Fossdyke 29 March 2021
Green Road and rail authorities collaborate to cut city-centre traffic

Road and rail authorities collaborate to cut city-centre traffic

Network Rail and Highways England want 'park-and-ride' train stations outside towns.
By James Fossdyke 22 September 2020
Industry Rush-hour traffic back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Rush-hour traffic back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Figures show schools and nurseries are part of the problem.
By James Fossdyke 21 September 2020
Industry Covid has saved you two days of sitting in your car while commuting

Covid has saved you two days of sitting in your car while commuting

But it's starting to go back to normal in some parts of the world.
By Jacob Oliva 17 September 2020
Industry Traffic jams predicted amid bumper bank holiday

Traffic jams predicted amid bumper bank holiday

British drivers are expected to make 18 million leisure journeys this weekend.
By James Fossdyke 27 August 2020
General Workers enjoy commuting more in post-lockdown Britain

Workers enjoy commuting more in post-lockdown Britain

Three-quarters of those commuting on public transport will switch to something else.
By James Fossdyke 31 July 2020
Lifestyle Traffic predicted as estimated 13m Brits holiday in the UK this summer

Traffic predicted as estimated 13m Brits holiday in the UK this summer

Study suggests jams will be a by-product of an increase in staycations.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
General Figures show truck traffic already back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Figures show truck traffic already back to pre-Covid-19 levels

And car traffic isn't far behind.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
Government Government pledges £100 million to improve local roads

Government pledges £100 million to improve local roads

The money will be split between 29 different projects.
By James Fossdyke 02 July 2020
General 10 million cars to hit the road this weekend as lockdown lifts

10 million cars to hit the road this weekend as lockdown lifts

It could be the busiest weekend of the year so far.
By James Fossdyke 01 July 2020
Industry UK traffic volumes 'approaching' pre-lockdown levels, RAC suggests

UK traffic volumes 'approaching' pre-lockdown levels, RAC suggests

Yet motorists still won't be venturing out this weekend, despite lockdown easing.
By James Fossdyke 05 June 2020
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