Pupils in Hammersmith and Fulham enjoyed a week of cycling fun during the Easter holidays, with one describing how they now feel “ready to take on the road”.
Author Archives: James Parker
Britain ‘moves closer to a self-driving revolution’
Changes to the The Highway Code are being introduced to pave the way for the first self-driving vehicles – which could be ready for use on UK roads later this year.
LRSC expands its social network
The London Road Safety Council has added LinkedIn and Instagram to its portfolio of social media channels.
“Vital” that children have access to safer streets
Healthy Streets Officers are making great strides towards a car-free school run by supporting the delivery of School Streets across London, according to Sustrans.
Trust to welcome funding applications for ‘Fitness to Drive’ interventions
Fitness to Drive has been announced as the theme for the Road Safety Trust’s 2022 Main Theme Grants Programme.
Plans to make drug-driving ‘as much of a social taboo’ as drink-driving
Drug-drivers could be required to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel, under new plans unveiled by the Government.
Uber partnership will see electric vehicle chargers installed in Brent
More than 150 new electric-vehicle (EV) chargers are to be installed in Brent, following an agreement with Uber.
TfL hails record breaking six months for Santander Cycles scheme
TfL and Santander say they are committed to expanding London’s cycle hire scheme to new areas of the Capital – on the back of a record breaking six months.
Tougher mobile phone law comes into effect
A change in law which toughens the rules around mobile phone use behind the wheel has come into effect.
School Streets ‘helping to drive down congestion, air pollution and road danger’
The mayor of London has hailed the success of the Capital’s School Streets programme, after announcing there are now more than 500 in operation.