Daily transport news

Published: 05 July 2022
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound between A6121 and A606 | Northbound | Resurfacing Location : The A1 northbound between the A47 and the junction with the A606 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 01:12 on 5 July 2022 to 06:00 on 5 July 2022. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.9 miles of Stamford.

ITC releases new report exploring the impacts of the pandemic The ITC has released a new study exploring the longer term impacts of the pandemic on transport and land use in Britain. Authored by Sarah Kendall and Matthew Niblett, the report draws from evidence collected by the ITC through an industry consultation, and outlines how trends are likely to change and the implications for policy […] (Transport Wales)

ITC explores how transport can improve the local environment The ITC’s Spring Discussion Evening, held on 7th April 2022, explored how transport infrastructure can make a positive contribution to our local environment. Guests at this online event heard from an expert panel including Jo Lewington (Network Rail), Steve Elderkin (National Highways) and Jon Riley (Temple Group). For more information on the event and the […] (Transport Wales)

What is to be done? We must start by facing the truth. Government policy will not deliver net zero.  Nor will everything in our current arsenal of policies and measures. Achieving net zero carbon is a major national and global challenge, and one that cannot be met by any sector acting alone.  Global greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by… (Transport Wales)

KEEP FUEL AND ENERGY PRICES HIGH BUT BRING IN UNIVERSAL CARBON ALLOWANCE Cost of filling an average family car with petrol has hit £100 for first time Inflation is set to hit 14% for poorest households Global GHG emissions must reduce by 43% by 2030 to avoid climate catastrophe. Higher income households consume three times more carbon than lower income households Reducing energy demand could deliver up… (Transport Wales)

If not now, then when? The IPCC have warned that it’s “now or never” if world is to stave off climate disaster.  We already look set to overshoot the 1.5C target. In carefully calibrated messaging, the IPCC’s latest report highlights the enormous scale of the challenge but that we have the tools and the knowhow required.  Lifestyle changes offer significant… (Transport Wales)