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Drivers say ‘road ahead closed’ signs are ‘uninformative’ and need to be improved
More than half of drivers (57%) believe red ‘road ahead closed’ signs are ‘uninformative’ when trying to understand the details of road closures they’re approaching, a new RAC poll has found.
12:40 | 21 MaySouthwark highlights gains from digital loading bay scheme
Southwark Council is highlighting the success of its smart, bookable loading bay scheme, as new evidence shows the approach is improving traffic flow, cutting emissions and making deliveries more reliable for businesses.
12:39 | 21 MayNI commits funding for critical road safety messaging
The NI Government has committed £220k in funding to re-enforce critical road safety messages, following a recent spike in road deaths.
09:28 | 20 MayResearch shows “too many women are missing out” on walking
A survey has found that women are nearly twice as likely as men to be put off walking by a lack of safe places to walk nearby.
11:08 | 19 MayInnovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million
Communities across England will benefit from a diverse range of innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects, after Active Travel England awarded grants through its £1 million Innovation Fund.
10:08 | 19 MayWatch & listen
Watch: Don’t put drugs in the driving seat (THINK!)
09.44 | 19 Dec | More videosWatch: The IMPACT Priority Setting Partnership (PSP)
09.45 | 16 Dec | More videosWatch: Mental Models intervention – Motorcyclists
17.57 | 18 Aug | More videosWatch: More shocking driving caught on dashcam: Op Snap Devon & Cornwall
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