The ‘blanket’ 20mph speed limit in Tower Hamlets has made some roads more dangerous, according to a councillor in the borough. (The Wharf)
Monthly Archives: August 2016
London bus trial seeks to ease congestion
Real-time traffic information is being displayed on the back of buses in London as part of ‘a world first’ trial by Transport for London (TfL).
24-hour bus service gives more options for late night travellers
TfL has announced eight new 24-hour bus services will come into force from tonight (19 August) to give people travelling in the early hours of the morning easy options to get home.
Redbridge Council among contenders for Fleet Safety Award
The London Borough of Redbridge is among the contenders for Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards 2016, which will be presented on 29 September.
TfL to announce proposals to reduce HGV blind spots
Transport for London (TfL) is set to announce a number of proposals designed to improve visibility for HGV drivers. (Evening Standard)
‘Shared space’ focus of conference presentation
An overview of new ‘shared space’ guidance being prepared by Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) will be delivered at the LRSC’s centenary conference in January 2017.
London Assembly calls on Mayor to further advance ULEZ introduction
The London Assembly has called on Sadiq Khan to bring forward implementation of the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to 2018, a year earlier than suggested in his public consultation on air pollution.
Research pinpoints most dangerous HGV cab designs
HGVs with high cabs pose the greatest risk to vulnerable road users, research commissioned by TfL has found.
Training programme launched with session on ‘Independent Travel Bus’
Councillors from a number of London boroughs experienced a session on the ‘Independent Travel Training Bus’ at the launch of a three-year programme of road safety training for elected members, developed by the London Road Safety Council (LRSC).