Web transport news roundup

Published: 22 August 2023
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A64 Westbound - A64 westbound between A169 and B1248 near Norton-onDerwent (west) | Westbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The A64 westbound between the A169 and the junction with the A1237 York North. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 22 August 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 22 August 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 16.99 miles of Sutton.

M1 Northbound - M1 J18 northbound exit | Northbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J18 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 22 August 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 22 August 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.76 miles of Watford.

Net zero policy hits a new low Net zero policy in the UK has hit a new low. Before the cries of indignation – yes, it is true that the UK once had a record to be proud of. We were the first advanced economy to commit to net zero by 2050, our economy has grown by 65% whilst emissions reduced by… (Transport Wales)

Delivering Net Zero Road Transport The roundtable discussion Pathways to Net Zero – Delivering Net Zero Road Transport was held on 6th June 2023. This session focused on what is now the top priority for net zero: delivery.  Whilst the UK has some good strategies in place, it is vital now to get the right policies in place to enable the… (Transport Wales)

Are we nearly there yet? PACTS calls for new transport bill Are we nearly there yet? It appears as though we’re not. In fact it may be that we never get... The post Are we nearly there yet? PACTS calls for new transport bill appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Still Unvaccinated: GSR One Year On As we approach a year after the European Union’s sweeping vehicle safety measures—often dubbed the “vaccine for vehicles“—the UK lags... The post Still Unvaccinated: GSR One Year On appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC features in Without Borders podcast The ITC’s book Why Travel: Understanding our need to move and how it shapes our lives was featured in the latest edition of the Without Borders podcast, hosted by Nolan Yuma. The full episode, exploring the motivations behind travel, can be viewed by clicking on this link. (Transport Wales)