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In this latest addition to the Smart Classes Knowledge Base, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority's Tim Bellamy delves into the escalating issue of #potholes in the UK, emphasising the significant impact on both vehicular and #activetravel. With a surge in pothole-related breakdowns and a record-breaking maintenance backlog, the article explores the safety hazards, economic costs, and challenges faced by #motorcyclists, #cyclists, and #pedestrians. Tim concludes with a call for increased funding to enable a continued drive towards efficient maintenance programmes, and a long-term commitment to address the pressing concerns in the #transport network, particularly as the nation approaches the pivotal #2024election year. #trafficmanagement #roadmaintenance #preventivemaintenance #roadsafety #assetmanagement #budget #localgovernment #lga #fundingcertainty #nationalhighways #sustainabletravel #netzero https://lnkd.in/eQZDuAda

Thanks Smart Classes for sharing my article widely. This is my second one of the year (other is available in my LinkedIn profile), with hopefully more to come in the next few months #transport #issuesfortransport

Great news... 😀 England's lorry drivers are set to experience enhanced roadside facilities, thanks to a combined £16.5 million investment from the government and industry. Roads Minister Guy Opperman announced that 38 truckstops in England will receive a £6 million boost from the Department for Transport (DfT) and an additional £10.5 million from the industry sector. This funding aims to augment facilities for lorry drivers significantly. The initiative will create approximately 430 additional parking spaces for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and introduce new amenities, including modern showers and dining options. Improvements in lighting and the installation of secure fencing around rest areas are also planned, enhancing safety and comfort for drivers during rest periods. Furthermore, these upgrades play a vital role in the drive towards decarbonising the haulage sector. The introduction of new charge points for electric HGVs and the installation of solar panels at lorry driver facilities are steps towards sustainability. Minister Opperman emphasised the crucial role of lorry drivers in the nation's economy, highlighting the importance of providing them with safe, spacious, and contemporary facilities. "Our lorry drivers are vital in ensuring the smooth transportation of essential goods, including food and medical supplies, across the country," he stated. "This investment reflects our commitment to supporting them as part of our economic growth strategy." The funding will be distributed across various locations in England, from Ashford International Truck Stop in Kent to Bardon Truck Park in Leicestershire and Immingham Lorry Park in Lincolnshire, ensuring widespread benefits for lorry drivers nationwide. #HGVUpgrades #LorryDriverSupport #RoadsideFacilities #TransportInvestment #TruckstopImprovements #UKRoadHaulage #DriverWelfare #SustainableHaulage #ldptransport #IndustryInvestment #RoadsMinistryInitiative #HGVInfrastructure #SafeTruckStops #EcoFriendlyTransport #UKLogistics #HeavyGoodsVehicles

Smooth Sailing to Campus: Trust USA Auto Movers with Your College Auto Transport Needs :: As summer draws to a close, the anticipation and excitement of starting college begin to build. For many families, this is a time filled with mixed emotions—pride, joy, anxiety, and a bit of sadness. One significant aspect of preparing for this transition is ensuring that your student has everything they need for their new life away from home. Among the many preparations, arranging for the safe and timely transport of your car can be one of the most daunting tasks. That’s where USA Auto Movers steps in, making the process seamless and stress-free. https://lnkd.in/eJedNNGh info@usaautomovers.com 781.828.4070 #CollegeDropOff #CollegeTransition #AutoTransport #CarShipping #USAAutoMovers #CollegeMoveIn #StudentCarTransport #SafeTransport #StressFreeTransport #CollegePrep #CampusTransportation #StudentIndependence #ParentalSupport #EmotionalJourney #CollegeLogistics #ReliableTransport #ProfessionalCarShipping #CollegeLife #StudentNeeds

Big news for M96 and M106 riders — bus lanes are coming to 96th Street! ✅ Bus lanes on the M60 reduced travel times by 36%, with no increase in congestion for private car drivers. ✅ Bus lanes for the M34 increased bus-in-motion speeds by 26% and decreased delays at traffic lights by 29%.

Great to see the roll out of electric buses on the agenda more and more across all states and parties. Good for the environment, good for health, and good for connecting communities! #futuretransport #zeroemissiontransport

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I am encouraged to see increasing opposition to dockless e-bike schemes and a shift in discussions towards reevaluating their operation. However, it is unfortunate that this reconsideration typically occurs reactively, rather than proactively before widespread implementation. Ironically, the ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by dockless e-bikes underscore the effectiveness of the docked TfL bikes—a point that my research highlighted as early as 2022. More critically, while these schemes have increased mobility for those without existing barriers to independent travel, they have done so at the direct expense of individuals with reduced mobility. It is regrettable that earlier voices of concern regarding these schemes were dismissed rather than given due consideration. https://lnkd.in/eFsJpYU6

“𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦? 𝘕𝘰. “𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵. “𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘺𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦.” In this article, Theresa-Jasmin Meyering, Bus & Coach Business Manager and Trainer at Meyering Verkehrsbetriebe, explains just why we need to revisit our perception of young bus and coach drivers. Read more ⬇️ #RoadTransport #DriverShortages

More good news from the truck parking world: Ontario will be undertaking major truck parking projects to improve current facilities and add additional spaces. --- Truck parking is for public safety. Truckers need safe places to rest and to access services; I often struggled to find parking when I drove long haul, although some places were much better than others. Truck parking also improves the quality of life for those in the industry. Unless a carrier has it's own parking network (hint: almost none do), it's an aspect of the profession they can't control, so we do have to look beyond individual carriers to make things like this happen. Anyways, great news for drivers in Ontario! Thanks to all those involved. --- Alberta Motor Transport Association BC Trucking Association Saskatchewan Trucking Association Manitoba Trucking Association Ontario Trucking Association Canadian Trucking Alliance Association du camionnage du Québec (ACQ) Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) Transport Canada - Transports Canada Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Michelle Spacil Cliff Litke Josh Hannaberry Rob D. Chad Albert Kristin Picken, CTSP Andrew Barnes Alexander Crizzle PhD, MPH, CE Pierre Thiffault Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals Transportation Research Board #trucking #truckingsafety #publicsafety --- Credits: written by Noel Fletcher, staff writer for Transport Topics, https://lnkd.in/eDXCGFhW