50% of drivers exceed speed limit on 30mph roads
New statistics, which show that half of car drivers exceeded the speed limit on 30mph roads during 2022, have been described by the RAC as “concerning”.
Redbridge expands School Streets programme
More than 9,000 school children in the borough will enjoy healthier and safer school journeys as Redbridge’s School Streets programme is rolled out at a further four schools from September.
Enfield School Street to have permanent restrictions
The restrictions at Enfield’s latest School Street scheme are permanent and will apply 24 hours a day, the council has announced.
Research aims to reduce road crashes caused by sleepiness
A new research project is aiming to reduce road crashes caused by sleepiness through monitoring shift-workers who drive either as part of their work, or when commuting – with the data being used to estimate and predict motorists’ fatigue levels.
Met Police could use drones to catch dangerous drivers
New reports suggest the Met Police is considering deploying drones to help catch dangerous drivers on the capital’s roads.
THINK! relaunches Travel Like You Know Them campaign
THINK! has relaunched its Travel Like You Know Them campaign, as part of continued efforts to raise awareness of the 2022 Highway Code changes.
Community groups to benefit from walking and cycling grants
TfL has announced that applications are open for more than £500,000 of grants for community and not-for-profit groups that encourage people to walk and cycle.
Consultation into parking and traffic penalty charges launched
London Councils is consulting on the level of penalty charges for parking and traffic contraventions on roads controlled by all London boroughs, including the City of London.
Low traffic cycleways making riding accessible to even more Londoners
TfL has launched 10 new low traffic cycleways, in a bid to make it safer and easier for people to travel around London by bike.
The Road Safety Trust announces plans for next funding round
The Road Safety Trust has announced details of its Autumn 2023 funding round, which will open for applications in October.