IAM RoadSmart warns motorists to be extra careful
As staff from National Highways are preparing to strike, and Britain is plunged into severe weather conditions, the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is warning motorists to take extra care during the disruption. IAM RoadSmart is urging people to only travel on main roads in England if necessary, and check their vehicle […]
Brits Willing to Fund Smart City Traffic Solutions
New research has found an increasing appetite for smart city measures that aim to tackle urbanisation problems, such as congestion and security issues, with almost a quarter (24%) of Brits even saying they would be happy to fund these solutions using part of their own tax contributions. The study of 1,000 people, conducted by ATG Access, found […]
Funding to Fight Congestion in West Midlands
A £28 million package of initiatives has been approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority to tackle congestion. Its board has allocated £16 million for a regional control centre and £12 million for road and traffic signal improvement projects focused on congestion hotspots. “This investment means anyone who visits, works or lives in the West […]
Congestion costing UK firms £767m
UK businesses are losing around £767m a year because of traffic congestion, according to a study. The research found traffic congestion in the UK is getting worse, with an average journey in 2015 taking 29% longer than it would have on uncongested roads, up on 25% longer in 2010. These are among the conclusions of […]
