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Welsh Government launches consultation on 20mph speed limits in residential areas

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on the reduction of speed limits in residential areas to 20mph in an effort to create safer roads. Although the new limits will mostly affect residential areas, roads regularly used for active travel will also be included. The Welsh government believes that reducing the speed limits could: Reduce … Read more

FORS breaks its personal best with record Gold and Silver members

FORS has reported record numbers of Gold and Silver members Gold membership has exceeded 320, while the number of Silver-accredited members stands at 1,650 Growth is a positive sign ahead of version 6 of the FORS Standard being published later this year for implementation in July 2022 It’s not just Team GB that has been … Read more

Government launches consultation on review of Highway Code

The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code, primarily aimed at protecting vulnerable road users. The proposals follow an interim review of the Highway Code announced in October 2018, and while this is not a full revision, there is a heavy focus on clarifying existing rules and establishing … Read more

UK cities postpone clean air zone plans

In response to the impact of COVID-19, a number of major cities have delayed the introduction of their planned clean air zones (CAZ), including Birmingham, Bath, Leeds, Oxford and Manchester. Birmingham – Originally scheduled to go live this summer, the launch date has now been postponed until 2021. The CAZ will cover all the roads within … Read more