To celebrate National Interfaith Week 2017 and encourage cycling among residents and visitors, Westminster City Council’s road safety team has joined forces with the Westminster Faith Exchange and Cycle Confident to create two leisurely cycle rides around some of the borough’s many fascinating places of worship.
Author Archives: James Parker
New measures will raise motorcycle safety standards in London
In what is being described as a UK-first initiative, Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled plans to work with delivery companies to create a recognised standard for motorcycle safety.
THINK! launches ‘pink kittens’ mobile phone ad
The THINK! team has launched its latest campaign designed to deter young drivers from using their mobile phone at the wheel, which includes a film shot in the style of a music video.
Traffic-free path breaks down barriers to cycling
A new traffic-free path has been opened in Ealing in a bid to encourage more people to take up active forms of travel.
New T-Charge introduced to cut traffic pollution
A new levy on the most polluting vehicles, described by London’s mayor Sadiq Khan as the ‘world’s toughest emission standard’, has come into effect in central London today (23 Oct).
UK records no fatalities on Project EDWARD day
The UK was one of 16 European countries to record no fatalities on 21 September 2017 – Project EDWARD day – according to figures published by the organisers TISPOL.
Government to fund ‘Living Lab’ facility
Plans for a ‘world-leading, real world test environment’ for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) in Greenwich have been unveiled, after the project was awarded Government funding.
Autonomous vehicles could replace 33% of journeys by 2025, research suggests
One in three London car journeys could be undertaken by an autonomous vehicle by 2025, according to a consortium investigating ways to integrate new technology into the Capital’s public transport network.
Ealing: junction changes made permanent after successful trial
Measures which have ‘improved road safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists’ at a junction in Ealing Broadway have been made permanent by Ealing Council.
New programme sets out to change young drivers’ attitudes to road safety
A new initiative which sets out to improve the safety of pre-drivers and newly qualified young drivers was presented to London Road Safety Council (LRSC) members at a meeting held earlier this week.










