en-gb Pacts http://pacts.org.uk/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:28:42 +0000 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=440 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=440 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:28:42 +0000   Bus travel in England will be safer, more efficient and easier to use under new Government proposals.  The plans – published today in a consultation paper – outline a... http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=42 http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=42 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:06:17 +0000 This paper updates Professor Andrew Evan's previous statistical analysis of fatal train accidents on running lines of the national railway system of Great Britain to the end of 2009, based on fatal... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=439 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=439 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:41 +0000 RSSB’s constitution requires that it is subject to a review every 5 years. On 2 February 2010 RSSB asked ORR to undertake a review:Review of RSSB - letter from RSSB to ORR (PDF)Review of RSSB... http://pacts.org.uk/select-commitees.php?id=21 http://pacts.org.uk/select-commitees.php?id=21 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:30:31 +0000 This report reviews key aspects of the performance of the Department for Transport, with respect to its development of policy, implementation and efficiency. It focuses mainly on performance in... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=438 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=438 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:27:00 +0000 Transport Select Committee and Communities and Local Government Committee Joint AnnouncementToo many ministers weakens policy design and delivery Two cross-party Committees of MPs have each... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=437 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=437 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:41:19 +0000 Yesterday governments around the world took the historic decision to increase action to address the road safety crisis over the next ten years. The UN General Assembly resolution proclaiming a... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=436 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=436 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:40:22 +0000 A series of reforms aimed at modernising the regulation of mobility vehicles were today announced by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan.The proposals aim to ensure that disabled people maintain their... http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=40 http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=40 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:36:00 +0000 To mark the 10 year anniversary of the Tomorrow's Roads road safety strategy, the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has published this report to provide an evaluation of... http://pacts.org.uk/select-commitees.php?id=20 http://pacts.org.uk/select-commitees.php?id=20 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:42:51 +0000 The Committee published its First Report of Session 2009/2010, The Future of Aviation on 7 December 2009. The Government response is in the report which can be accessed by clicking on the link. http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=435 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=435 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:31:51 +0000 Transport Minister Sadiq Khan today issued a challenge to local authority and city leaders to be bold and innovative in developing transport strategies.  The minister was speaking at an... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=235 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=235 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:02:00 +0000 Monday 1 March 2010HackneyMs Abbott: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport if he will set out, with statistical evidence relating as closely as possible to Hackney North and Stoke... http://pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=10 http://pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=10 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:15:00 +0000 The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) today publishes its independent analysis of progress towards the 2010 road casualty reduction targets. March 1 marks the tenth... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=234 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=234 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:40:00 +0000 Monday 22 February 2010Driving InstructionAngus Robertson: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how many driving instructors qualified in each of the last three years.... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=434 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=434 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:35:38 +0000 Motorcyclists will see their names up in lights as part of a bold new THINK! campaign to save lives on the roads.  The new TV adverts will show bikers with flashing neon signs attached to... http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=38 http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=38 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:06:37 +0000 http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/statistics/datatablespublications/trends/current/This publication presents an overview and analysis of trends in transport and travel in Great Britain over the past 25... http://pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=9 http://pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=9 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:57:00 +0000 PRESS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE USE  February 25 2010 Commenting on proposals today from the DfT that motorists might receive a grant of up to £5,000 towards the purchase of an... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=433 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=433 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:56:19 +0000 Pioneering motorists will receive up to £5,000 to buy an ultra-low carbon car, and the roll-out of supporting infrastructure will begin in selected regions, the Government announced today.... http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=24 http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=24 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:33:01 +0000 Mr. Rob Wilson (Reading, East) (Con): It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Miss Begg. I am also pleased to have secured this important debate on road traffic accident compensation and... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=432 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=432 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:16:00 +0000 The Government wants to see access to cycle training for every child, creating a generation of new, safe cyclists according to Transport Minister Sadiq Khan.  This is one of the aims of... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=431 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=431 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000 The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) at the University of Leeds has been given a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of the work carried out by the institute. The institute covers... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=430 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=430 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:38:30 +0000 ETSC and other road safety stakeholders urge the European Commission to set realistic targets for reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 2020. In a letter to the EC Vice President and... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=429 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=429 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:19:04 +0000 Seven local authorities in England will benefit from a total of £620 million of Government funding to install improved street lighting, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced... http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=23 http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=23 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:56:04 +0000 Ms Celia Barlow (Hove) (Lab): I am privileged to present a petition signed by more than 200 of my constituents calling for the creation of a safe pedestrian crossing at the junction of Old Shoreham... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=233 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=233 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:46:00 +0000 Monday 8 February 2010Driving OffencesMr. Goodwill: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what mechanisms have been established to enable data sharing in respect of fixed penalty... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=231 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=231 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:42:00 +0000 Monday 1 February 2010Safety Belts: Young PeopleMr. Amess: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2010, Official Report, column 326W, on driving:... http://pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=34 http://pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=34 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:43:00 +0000 The Department for Transport’s consultation on the new Road Safety Strategy set out the overarching objective of reducing casualties among all road users. This objective should inform... http://pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=8 http://pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=8 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:33:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE USE               FEBRUARY 4 2010PACTS COMMENTS ON LATEST ROAD CASUALTY FIGURESCommenting on the latest road... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=232 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=232 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0000 On Thursday 28 January, during Transport questions in the House of Commons, Ministers answered questions on fatalities on the A47, High Speed Rail and foreign left-hand drive HGVs. To read the... http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=37 http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=37 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:51:26 +0000 http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/statistics/datatablespublications/accidents/2008reviewreport.pdfRoad Accident Statistics play a leading part in the Government's Road Safety Strategy and monitoring its... http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=36 http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=36 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:48:31 +0000 This publication presents estimates of seatbelt wearing rates and mobile phone use by drivers in England.  Estimates of seatbelt wearing rates for Scotland are also included.  Surveys... http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=35 http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=35 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:41:08 +0000 This publication includes National Statistics on road casualties in personal injury road accidents reported to the police in Great Britain for the third quarter of 2009, according to the... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=428 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=428 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:20:48 +0000 Embrace Life smashed through the 250,000 views mark between Tuesday 02 and Wednesday 03 February, now reaching 87 countries and has been invited to appear on French national TV and at the TED.com... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=427 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=427 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:28:27 +0000 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into an accident involving a derailment at Stewarton, Ayrshire, on 27 January 2009. The RAIB has made twelve recommendations.... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=426 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=426 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:25:53 +0000 Proposals to simplify motorway speed limits for buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) were published today by the Department for Transport.   The changes are needed because of... http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=39 http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=39 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:18:00 +0000 The Transport Research Knowledge Centre (TRKC) gives you an overview of research activities at European and national level. For in-depth information, consult our programme and project profiles.... http://pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=33 http://pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=33 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:50:00 +0000 http://northreview.independent.gov.uk/index QuestionsThe current law on driving while impaired by drink or drugs is set out on The UK Statute Law Database: Road Traffic Act 1988(c. 52) - Part... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=425 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=425 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:09:52 +0000 To read February's RSSB Community Safety e-newsletter click on the link. This month RSSB talks about new research on alcohol's contribution to personal safety and security risk, and the new... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=229 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=229 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:47:00 +0000 Monday 25 January 2010Driving OffencesDavid Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people in Northern Ireland were convicted of (a) a motoring offence that resulted in... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=424 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=424 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:27:29 +0000 A hard-hitting THINK! campaign reminding drivers of the potentially fatal consequences of not wearing a seat belt was launched today by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark. The £1.3 million... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=423 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=423 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:43:11 +0000 A new law to keep disqualified drivers off UK and Irish roads comes into force today.As a result of a groundbreaking agreement between the British, Irish and Northern Ireland Ministers, UK drivers... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=230 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=230 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:39:48 +0000 Roads: Speed CamerasQuestion asked By Lord TrimbleTo ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to reduce the number of speed cameras in the United Kingdom.Lord Faulkner of Worcester: My... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=422 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=422 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:32:00 +0000 A Facebook campaign is underway to put Embrace Life, the newest campaign from the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP), on TV after it secures the top three search results on Google.com.Released... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=421 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=421 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:46:57 +0000 Sir Peter North has been asked by the Secretary of State for Transport to carry out an independent review of the British laws on drink and drug driving.   For drink driving, the Review... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=420 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=420 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:18:49 +0000 The Sustainable Development Commission's new report, Smarter Moves: How Information Communications Technology can promote Sustainable Mobility is published on their website today. Transport... http://pacts.org.uk/select-commitees.php?id=19 http://pacts.org.uk/select-commitees.php?id=19 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:05:31 +0000 The Transport Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for Transport and its associated public bodies.The Committee is... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=418 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=418 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:20:00 +0000 Notorious A13 blackspot is the first place in UK where average speed cameras will enforce speed limit along a major urban roadNew system expected to halve the number of people killed or seriously... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=228 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=228 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:10:00 +0000 Monday 18 January 2010Automatic Number Plate RecognitionBob Russell: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what recent discussions he has had with operators of motorway service... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=417 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=417 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:54:00 +0000  Drivers over 70 are no more likely to cause crashes than any other driver, and are considerably safer than younger drivers, according to a report published today by the IAM (Institute of... http://pacts.org.uk/early-day-motions.php?id=23 http://pacts.org.uk/early-day-motions.php?id=23 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:41:32 +0000 Leech, John That this House asserts that there can be no compromise to safety in maintenance of the railways, including the adequate inspection and repair of track, signals, overhead lines and... http://pacts.org.uk/early-day-motions.php?id=22 http://pacts.org.uk/early-day-motions.php?id=22 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:21:00 +0000 Gwyn Prosser    That this House is concerned about the disproportionate risk of deaths of cyclists that involve heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), in particular that seven out of the 12... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=416 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=416 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:03:53 +0000 TV character Peppa Pig will be seen wearing a seatbelt in future episodes, after parents raised concerns over children following her example.British animation company Astley Baker Davies said it... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=227 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=227 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:41:00 +0000 The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon): My Lords, we are about to embark on our first session of Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport. There are... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=226 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=226 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:36:00 +0000 Thursday 14 January 2010Transport: Mobile TelephonesQuestion tabled By Viscount TenbyTo ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce the use of hand-held mobile telephones by... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=415 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=415 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:24:00 +0000 In a new initiative on 14 January, Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Adonis, was asked three additional questions by Members of the House of Lords on transport issues.Until today, secretaries... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=225 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=225 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:20:00 +0000 Monday 11 January 2010DrivingDr. Ladyman: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what mechanisms are in place to ensure that staff who drive (a) a vehicle for which... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=414 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=414 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:39:00 +0000 14 January 2010, Brussels - More than a hundred EU road safety experts and stakeholders met today at the European Transport Safety Council's Safety Lunch to discuss new 2020 targets. The European... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=413 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=413 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:35:00 +0000 A new law that makes shining a light or laser at an aircraft a specific criminal offence has been introduced. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which initiated the new law, said it was in... http://pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=32 http://pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=32 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:22:25 +0000 The draft Mayor’s Transport Strategy sets out the Mayor’s vision for transport in London over the next 20 years. It describes how Transport for London (TfL) and its partners, including... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=412 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=412 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:37:00 +0000 The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has increased the number of dangerous commercial vehicles that it removes from the roads from 28,900 in 2007-08 to 36,500 in 2008-09, but the Agency... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=411 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=411 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:50:52 +0000 The RAIB has released its bulletin regarding a passenger train collision at Darlington on 3 October 2009  http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=22 http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=22 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:20:00 +0000 Thursday 7 January 2010Sadiq Khan, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, responded to an urgent question from Caroline Spelman MP about the country's salt reserves and possible... http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=38 http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=38 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:55:00 +0000 ETSC has just published the new policy paper on Drink Driving in Commercial Transport. It has been prepared within the Safe&Sober campaign of ETSC supported by Volvo Group and gives an overview... http://pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=37 http://pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=37 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:58:43 +0000 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Paul Clark): My right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Adonis, has made the following ministerial... http://pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=36 http://pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=36 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:50:25 +0000 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Claire Ward): The Government have been working throughout this Parliament to improve safety on Britain's roads. In recent years we have... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=224 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=224 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:47:55 +0000 On Wednesday 6 January 2010 an oral question was asked to the Welsh department about road accidents in Wales. Road Accidents6. Mr. Andrew Pelling (Croydon, Central) (Ind): How many road traffic... http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=21 http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=21 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:43:22 +0000 Jeff Ennis (Barnsley, East and Mexborough) (Lab): I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the important matter of mobility scooters and pedestrian safety. Let me say from the outset that... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=223 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=223 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:17:00 +0000 Tuesday 5 January 2010Dangerous DrivingGreg Mulholland: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many people have been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving in (a) West Yorkshire,... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=410 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=410 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:09:25 +0000 Drivers will be warned about the potential effects of medicines in a new THINK! campaign launched by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark today. One million leaflets will be distributed through... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=409 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=409 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:25:57 +0000 The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Gretchen Burrett as a member of the Board of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).  She will take over as Group Director, Safety Regulation on... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=408 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=408 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:36:00 +0000  A consultation on the use of small electric personal vehicles was today launched by Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis. The consultation seeks views on the principle of changing the law... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=407 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=407 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:53:00 +0000 A £1.4m THINK! campaign to highlight the devastating consequences of speeding for drivers as well as victims starts today. The campaign’s message is that if you kill someone while... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=406 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=406 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:18:28 +0000 Jack Straw, Justice Secretary, has today announced plans for tougher sentences for drivers who injure others on the roads. http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=405 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=405 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:36:00 +0000 The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), PACTS' partner organisation based in Brussels, has today published the ninth in its series "Drink Drive Monitor". This looks at developments... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=222 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=222 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:32:00 +0000 Monday 14 December 2009Road Traffic ActMr. Garnier: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what percentage of road traffic cases which proceeded to trial did so under section 172 of the Road... http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=34 http://pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=34 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:23:00 +0000 The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:Road Conditions in England 2009,... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=404 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=404 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:00:59 +0000 New proposals to allow councils to put in place 20 mph schemes over groups of streets without the need for traffic calming measures such as speed humps were announced today by Road Safety Minister... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=403 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=403 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:54:00 +0000 Today the BBC is having a day of news coverage looking at road collisions over the past decade since the last road safety targets were introduced. Using offical data released by the... http://pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=35 http://pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=35 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:46:00 +0000 The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Mr. Sadiq Khan): I will attend the second Transport Council of the Swedish presidency which will take place in Brussels on 17 December.The Council... http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=37 http://pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=37 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:04:03 +0000 Road injuries are among the leading causes of loss of life and disability worldwide, and they are projected to make an increasingly important contribution to public health burdens over the coming... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=402 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=402 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:52:00 +0000 The Government will set out its plans for the future of high speed rail in Britain in the Spring of 2010, Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis confirmed today as he saw the start of full service on... http://pacts.org.uk/pacts-news.php?id=4 http://pacts.org.uk/pacts-news.php?id=4 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:54:00 +0000 Figures released today suggest that the percentage of drivers using a hands-held mobile phone in London have doubled over the last year. Commenting, Robert Gifford said "We do not want to see... http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=20 http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=20 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:11:27 +0000 On 8 December 2009 Alan Milburn, Labour MP for Darlington secured a Westminster Hall debate on seat belts in Heavy Goods Vehicles. To read the text of the debate, click on the link. http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=221 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=221 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:45:00 +0000 Monday 7 December 2009BicyclesAndrew Rosindell: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what recent steps his Department has taken to increase the number of people who cycle.... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=220 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=220 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:03:14 +0000 On Thursday 3 December Ministers answered oral transport questions on issues such as, children killed or seriously injured while riding their bikes; and how driving standards could be raised. To... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=401 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=401 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:01:00 +0000 An independent expert has been appointed to examine possible changes to the law on drink and drug driving, Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis announced today as he launched the Government’s... http://pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=34 http://pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=34 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:30:02 +0000 Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Paul Clark): My right honourable and Noble Friend the Secretary of State for the Department for Transport (Lord Adonis) has made the following... http://pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=7 http://pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=7 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:30:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE USE               DECEMBER 3 2009  PACTS COMMENTS ON WRITTEN MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Commenting on the... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=219 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=219 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:02:00 +0000 Monday 30 November 2009Driving Offences: InsuranceChloe Smith: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how many road incidents where one or more drivers did not have insurance took... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=400 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=400 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:05:06 +0000 New safety ratings for motorcycle helmets were published today by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark.An extra 25 motorcycle helmets have been rated by SHARP - the Department for Transport's Safety... http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=19 http://pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=19 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:11:00 +0000 The debate in the House of Lords on the Queen's Speech (4th Day) covered transport, climate change, energy, communities, the environment, housing and local government. To read the whole debate in... http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=218 http://pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=218 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:02:00 +0000 Monday 23 November 2009Driving under Influence: ConvictionsMrs. Villiers: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many drivers convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=399 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=399 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:10:28 +0000 Speech by Paul Clark MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport delivered on November 19 2009 at the first global ministerial conference on road safety:"Delighted and... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=398 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=398 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:25:05 +0000 As cinema-goers settle down with their popcorn to watch the latest box office smash, they will also receive a powerful road worker safety message from the Highways Agency.As part of a five-week... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=397 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=397 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:09:23 +0000 An innovative online game to help reduce the number of children killed and injured on Britain's roads was launched today by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark. 'The Code of Everand' uses a virtual... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=396 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=396 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:37:38 +0000 18 November 2009, Brussels - Today Transport Ministers, the European Transport Safety Council and other NGO representatives from over 40 countries will meet at the 1st U.N. Ministerial Conference... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=395 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=395 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:24:46 +0000 The purpose of this ATSIN is to inform all ATS, FIS, CNS and A/G providers that the CAA will be consulting industry regarding the proposed publication of Safety Performance Indicators. http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=394 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=394 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:53:22 +0000 Chloe Smith, Member of Parliament for Norwich North, has today formally launched a consultation on speeding in the Norwich North constituency. Chloe has contacted Parish Councils, Primary Schools... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=393 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=393 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:42:24 +0000 The Highways Agency, which looks after England's motorways and major A roads, is ready to face severe weather as we head into the winter months, and is asking road users in the East of England to... http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=392 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=392 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:43:00 +0000 To read the latest press release from ETSC click on the link. http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=391 http://pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=391 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:04:58 +0000 18 month speed limit trial aims to reduce road casualties in Camden TownNew traffic light timings will help enforce speed limit during trial Transport for London (TfL) is introducing new...