Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 04 May 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound between B1174 near Grantham (south) and A607 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A1 northbound between the A606 and the junction with the A607 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:00 and 07:15 on 4 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 4 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.29 miles of Stamford.

PACTS response to the DfT consultation on EAPCs PACTS has responded to the Department for Transport consultation on proposed changes involving Electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) in Great... The post PACTS response to the DfT consultation on EAPCs appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

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)

THE ART OF SEEING 2023 is set to be the world’s hottest year on record. The world is headed for a temperature rise of 2.6°C. COP28 UN climate talks this month will be a crucial test of political will. How can we prevent political expediency from hampering global efforts? Greener Vision calls for five key ‘Pillars of Unity’. After exceptionally… (Transport Wales)

The need for 20mph This month, Deputy Executive Director Margaret Winchcomb spoke to the ETSC Main Council Meeting in Madrid about 20mph limits in... The post The need for 20mph appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC welcomes Sir Philip Rutnam KCB as our new Patron The ITC is delighted to welcome aboard Sir Philip Rutnam KCB as a new Patron of the charity. Sir Philip had a highly distinguished career in the UK Civil Service, including as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport between 2012 and 2017, and brings a wealth of experience in Government and transport policy making. (Transport Wales)