New Highway Code rules to make roads ‘even safer’
New rules to improve safety on England’s motorways and high-speed have come into effect, in a ‘major update’ to The Highway Code.
New electric vehicle charging hub opens in south London
TfL has opened its second rapid charging hub for electric vehicles at Glass Yard in Woolwich.
Cargo bike sharing to launch in Hackney
The first publicly available cargo bike sharing scheme in the country is being launched in Hackney this month to help residents and businesses to reduce transport emissions.
Report outlines how to create ‘Safe Roads for All’
An alliance of road safety organisations has published a new report urging the Government to launch a ‘robust and far-reaching’ strategy that addresses safe and healthy mobility as well as preventing road death and serious injuries.
Construction set to start on new Hackney cycle route
TfL and Hackney Council have set out the next steps of their plans for a new cycle route between Lea Bridge and Dalston – which includes an overhaul of Lea Bridge Roundabout.
THINK! relaunches young driver drink drive campaign
THINK! is bringing back its ‘Pint Block’ campaign to help spread the message among young male drivers that ‘a mate doesn’t let a mate drink drive’.
Increasing fines on London’s red routes will ‘cut road danger’
TfL has outlined proposals that aim to boost safety and cut congestion on London’s network of red routes, by increasing the maximum penalty charge notice (PCN) for driving offences from £130 to £160.
Cycleway 4 will make ‘huge difference to cycling’
TfL has started work on the next section of Cycleway 4 in Deptford, a route it says is already enabling thousands of ‘safer and easier’ cycle journeys across the area each week.
Working together for a safer London
The London Road Safety Council (LRSC) has written a letter to its 33 member authorities, outlining how they all have a part to play in delivering a safer London.
New technology set to make roads in London ‘safer and smarter’
TfL is to introduce ‘innovative’ new technology in an effort to reduce road danger and disruption caused by roadworks and unplanned incidents on the Capital’s road network.