Web transport news roundup

Published: 18 May 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M58 Westbound - M58 westbound within J4 | Westbound | Resurfacing Location : The M58 westbound at junction J4 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 01:34 on 18 May 2024 to 06:00 on 18 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.74 miles of Skelmersdale.

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)

Pathways to Net ZeroSeries II In 2024 Greener Vision is spearheading a series of Pathways to Net Zero events that will explore how to develop a response to the climate crisis commensurate to the scale of challenge.  The series will build on insights from the Greener Vision: The Art of Seeing, and will develop further ‘The Pillars of Unity’ outlined… (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)

ITC 2024 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2024 Annual Lecture will take place on Monday 24th June at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How will intergenerational differences impact the future of travel? Our expert Lecturers will be Lord Willetts, FRS, former Minister for Science and Chair of the Intergenerational Commission, and Professor Kiron Chatterjee from UWE. An introductory […] (Transport Wales)

Manifesto for Road Safety 2024 Progress in reducing road traffic deaths and serious injuries in the UK has flatlined since 2010. Annually, over 30,000 people... The post Manifesto for Road Safety 2024 appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)