A London study recently investigated 6 years of travel survey data for major active travel infrastructure upgrades in Outer London. The active travel infrastructure upgrades included improvements to walking and cycling facilities and low traffic neighbourhoods. The study determined that 20 year health...

Six European cities have been studied to determine the effects of introducing 30km/h speed limits on all or most roads within the cities. The results indicate that the lower speed limits have resulted in significantly fewer crashes, lower speeds, reduced noise, reduced local pollution, and no increase in travel time...

The finishing touches for several road safety improvements along Bader Drive in Mangere have recently been completed. In an effort to calm vehicle speeds and enhance safety for all road users, one midblock crossing was upgraded and a new midblock crossing was installed in 2023. The midblock crossings are...

While traffic deaths continue to rise in much of the United States, one New Jersey city is bucking the trend. Hoboken, with a population of around 60,000, has implemented a ‘Vision Zero’ plan that is working as intended. The city hasn’t had a single traffic death since January 2017, and according to Bloomberg...

The mayor of Paris has proposed to triple parking rates for SUVs in central Paris, which will discourage motorists from using vehicles over a specific weight. This initiative is likely to improve road safety, reduce vehicle emissions, and promote public transport. From emissions to road deaths, the trend for ever-bigger...

Efforts to improve facilities for cyclists in Paris are showing impressive results. The mayor’s office has published new statistics showing that bicycle use in both the centre of Paris and the suburbs rose by 54% in one year following a considerable increase in cycle lanes, many of them separated from motorised...