The types, locations and causes of cycling "near misses" in London have been mapped using helmet-mounted cameras and GPS devices to track commuter journeys, in a new study from UCL researchers that provides valuable data for improving road safety. The study, published in Accident Analysis and Prevention , is the first to combine real-time verbal reporting of incidents with panoramic video footage and GPS data to understand the behavioral and environmental factors contributing

A temporary congestion charge will come into effect in Oxford on Tuesday, 29 October, as part of Oxfordshire County Council’s efforts to ease traffic levels in the city while Botley Road remains closed. The measure has been introduced to help manage congestion until the planned traffic filter trial can begin. The temporary scheme will operate across six designated routes within Oxford. Vehicles with valid permits —including those held by residents, carers, traders, and blue

Employees at Bear Scotland responsible for maintaining key trunk roads, including the A9, have achieved union recognition and a pay increase of up to 7.25% following a dispute over pay and working conditions. Unite the Union confirmed on 27 October that its members based in Inverness had voted in favour of industrial action before the company reached a deal offering voluntary union recognition. The new agreement brings the pay dispute to an end and includes accelerated pay

Some residents are concerned with the proposed changes to the stretch National Highways has revealed its plans to tackle ongoing safety issues between Kennards House and Five Lanes on the A30. Last autumn, the organisation, which is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the country’s roads, revealed its proposals for a series of safety improvements along the stretch of the A30. It came after it received major attention following a series of life-changing and fata

Road maintenance workers in Scotland are being given bodycams and alarms amid complaints of being hit with bottles of urine by abusive drivers. It is hoped the new surveillance equipment will deter acts of aggression and provide evidence of crimes should incidents come to court. Road workers can be at risk of injury and at times death when unauthorised vehicles drive into their work areas, the highways operator Bear Scotland said. Just this year, a 59-year-old road worker was

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will begin essential boulder removal works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful later this month. Operations are scheduled to start on Monday, 27 October , with the boulder expected to be removed at first light on Tuesday, 28 October . A recent geotechnical inspection identified a large boulder on the hillside above the route that requires removal to maintain the long-term safety and stability of the trunk road. To allow the

Somerset Council is pressing the Government for funding to reopen a key road in the west of the county. The B3191 Cleeve Hill near Watchet was closed in January 2023 under a temporary traffic regulation order (TTRO) after cliff movement near the road was detected. A further geotechnical survey recommended it be kept closed to ensure public safety – this was actioned using the TTRO. A later detailed report found that it was safe for pedestrians and cyclists to use the route bu

West Mercia Police have issued a reminder to farmers and agricultural contractors to take extra care in keeping roads free from mud and debris as wetter autumn weather sets in. The force’s Road Safety Team told the Hereford Times that heavy rainfall and increased fieldwork at this time of year often lead to tractors and other farm machinery depositing mud on rural routes, creating potential dangers for other road users. Farmers and contractors are being urged to clean their

National Highways has released a significant update on the ongoing M27 resurfacing project, confirming when the current 50mph speed restriction will be raised to 60mph, according to the Daily Echo. Motorists are being asked to remain patient as crews continue major resurfacing work between junctions 5 and 7 , which will ultimately deliver a low-noise road surface along one of Hampshire’s busiest stretches of motorway. Richard Scrase , Programme Delivery Manager at National H

Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) large-scale tree planting initiative at the Rest and Be Thankful is progressing well, marking a major step in efforts to stabilise the surrounding slopes. The project’s initial stage — supported by funding from Transport Scotland — involved the planting of around 160,000 native trees on land purchased specifically for this purpose, according to The Herald Scotland . Building on that success, FLS has now added another 241,500 native species

Cumberland Council has announced the launch of a major awareness campaign aimed at improving road safety and addressing abuse directed at public-facing workers across the region. The initiative builds on last year’s successful campaign around road closures and maintenance works. The campaign delivers a simple but powerful reminder — behind every uniform is a person — reinforcing that abuse of any kind is unacceptable. The council is calling on residents, road users, and visit

National Highways is continuing its investment in the South West M5 with a scheme to renew one and a half miles of safety barrier in Somerset. The wire rope central reservation barrier along a section of the motorway between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater has reached its end of life and will be replaced with new steel beam barriers through the autumn and winter. The £1.1 million barrier renewal scheme follows the start of a £5.9m drainage scheme to alleviate a flooding hot spo

Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will have to wait at a set of traffic lights to use the Severn Bridge when it re-opens to vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes next year.   National Highways has published details on its preferred solution for allowing HGVs to start using the crossing again after they were banned in May.  Engineers had discovered deterioration to the supporting cables during safety inspections, forcing HGVs to instead use the M4 Prince of Wales bridge to travel b

A WAR of words has erupted over a proposed £1 billion contract extension by Essex County Council – with the leader of Basildon Council calling it a “gross overreach”. The proposal, put forward at a county council cabinet meeting on October 16, recommends the procurement of a seven-year contract with the current agreement set to lapse in April 2027 in a “competitive” bidding process. Gavin Callaghan, Labour leader of Basildon Council, objected, saying the proposed contract imp

Transport for London (TfL) has extended an agreement with BP Pulse to 2029, allowing reinvestment in on-street rapid chargers across the capital. The framework agreement, which commenced in 2018, encompasses more than 150 chargers, located across London Boroughs and extending out as far as Watford and Epping Forest. They play a crucial role in supporting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the nation’s capital, with a particular focus on providing dedicated infrastruct

People are being encouraged to have their say in the second stage of a consultation on four proposed active travel routes for the south of Stirling city centre. The travel corridors would be located on or near sections of Burghmuir Road, the A9 in Bannockburn, St Ninians Road and Glasgow Road, converging at St. Ninians Roundabout. These routes will form a key part of the region’s future transport system, enabling more people to walk, wheel and cycle. They will enhance connect