Daily transport briefing

Published: 20 March 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M62 Eastbound - M62 J21 eastbound access | Eastbound | Accident Location : The M62 eastbound entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 20 March 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 20 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.88 miles of Rochdale.

Greener Transport Council The Greener Transport Council has written to MPs today in advance of the Parliamentary debate on the National Networks National Policy Statement on 26th March. In our assessment, the NNNPS as written, waters down the treatment of the carbon impacts of national road and rail programmes. We pose three key questions to answer. Whether an… (Transport Wales)

UK aviation flying high with new tech funding for security Department for Transport - Funding will strengthen UKmp;#39;s security standards and ensure passengers can continue to fly with ease of mind. (Various)

Winter Discussion Webinar The ITC is pleased to announce that our Winter Discussion Webinar will take place on Thursday 6th March 2025 at 17:00. The event will explore the topical question of: How can planning policy be effective in shaping travel behaviour? We are delighted to have secured an expert panel including Roger Madelin CBE (British Land), Sue Percy […] (Transport Wales)

Shifting the Focus: Is adaptation the key to mainstreaming action on climate change? Chair: Professor Greg Marsden, Chair of Greener Transport Council Professor Jillian Anable, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds and Greener Transport Council Rupert Read, Majority Project Professor Rebecca Willis, Lancaster University In 2019, Extinction Rebellion instigated a new national conversation about the climate emergency. Their high-profile public protests, alongside movements such as School Strikes… (Transport Wales)

New Vice Chair for VDWP We are delighted to welcome Dr Alix Edwards as the new Vice Chair for the Vehicle Design Working Party at... The post New Vice Chair for VDWP first appeared on PACTS. The post New Vice Chair for VDWP appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)