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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
Safety Car journeys down 60-80 percent during lockdown as Brits stay at home

Car journeys down 60-80 percent during lockdown as Brits stay at home

The data is published as the UK enters its fourth week of lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 17 April 2020
General Coronavirus lockdown sees more than 20m Easter journeys cancelled

Coronavirus lockdown sees more than 20m Easter journeys cancelled

It would normally be one of the busiest weekends on UK roads.
By James Fossdyke 10 April 2020
Commercial Vehicles New M20 barrier promises 'less disruption' during Operation Stack

New M20 barrier promises 'less disruption' during Operation Stack

And plans for a new lorry park are being shelved.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2020
Technology Government invests £1.5m in tech to tackle traffic

Government invests £1.5m in tech to tackle traffic

The funding will be shared between three companies.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2020
General Committee recommends 50mph limit to tackle M4 motorway congestion

Committee recommends 50mph limit to tackle M4 motorway congestion

But the measures have been panned by a haulage industry body.
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
General UK drivers to clock up four billion miles over festive period

UK drivers to clock up four billion miles over festive period

Six in 10 plan to cover more than 500 miles.
By James Fossdyke 27 December 2019
General Christmas rush to see 15 breakdowns a minute in the UK

Christmas rush to see 15 breakdowns a minute in the UK

That's more than 22,000 a day.
By James Fossdyke 23 December 2019
General More than 800 miles of roadworks to be lifted over Christmas break

More than 800 miles of roadworks to be lifted over Christmas break

The news comes as the RAC predicts heavy traffic in the lead-up to Christmas.
By James Fossdyke 18 December 2019
General UK set to be top to toe in tailbacks as Christmas rush hits the roads

UK set to be top to toe in tailbacks as Christmas rush hits the roads

Almost 31 million drivers plan leisure trips in the run-up to the 25th.
By James Fossdyke 17 December 2019
General December 19 and 20 set to see the busiest roads this Christmas

December 19 and 20 set to see the busiest roads this Christmas

More than 17 million drivers are set to hit the nations main roads over the two-day period.
By James Fossdyke 16 December 2019
Safety These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

Plus, the ten best cities for driving across the globe.
By Anthony Karr 21 November 2019
Government Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there's no deal

Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there's no deal

Operation Brock is designed to keep the M20 moving in both directions.
By James Fossdyke 17 October 2019
Green Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Organisation representing councils says "robust national action" is required.
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2019
Safety This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

The sun was one of the UK's major external causes of accidents on the road last year.
By Dominik Wilde 11 October 2019
Government MPs want 'national debate' on road pricing as alternative to fuel tax

MPs want 'national debate' on road pricing as alternative to fuel tax

Electric vehicles could leave a £40bn "black hole" in the government coffers.
By James Fossdyke 10 October 2019
Safety Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

A study found two-thirds of drivers think roads are unsafe for children to walk down.
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2019
Safety Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Stretches of the M1 and M62 will see changes to emergency refuge areas.
By James Fossdyke 30 September 2019
Safety Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

The northern motorway currently experiences an average of five collisions a day.
By James Fossdyke 26 September 2019
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