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Tuesday, 24 February 2015

The Scotsman

• Transport systems need to join to benefit freightOUR words need to be heard, not just our voices, says Martin Reid. In December 1998, a report entitled “Shaping Scotland’s Parliament” was presented to the then secretary of state for Scotland.

Other Regional Press

• Traffic chaos sparks demand for control More powers over roads should be devolved to councils so that traffic problems can be dealt with more quickly, a council leader said
• Operation Stack 'action plan' to be presented to government after summit including MPs, Kent Police, Port of Dover and Proposed solutions to Operation Stack will be presented to the government in April following a summit at the House of Commons.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Row over Forth Bridge speed cameras deepensTransport Scotland and the Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA) are continuing to argue about plans to install average speed cameras along the Forth Bridge. FETA say that they were not consulted about the proposals, which would involve placing cameras in order to enforce a new speed limit of 40 mph, despite the present 50 mph restriction. This is because Transport Scotland say that motorists are being distracted by construction work on the nearby Queensferry Bridge, which FETA denies. FETA chair Lesley Hinds said: “FETA is responsible for setting the speed limit on the Forth Road...

Other News Sources

• Focus on safety and costs at Van Excellence briefingsDelegates at the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings will be provided with invaluable advice on how to manage ...