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Saturday, 14 May 2022

BBC News

• London anti-terror bridge barriers plan put on holdWork on permanent barriers will not proceed this year due to TfL's financial constraints.
• Drivers cut back on journeys as fuel costs biteOne UK petrol station operator tells the BBC motorists are making fuel

The Guardian

• Promote safety benefits of low-traffic schemes, Boardman tells councilsHead of Active Travel England says aim is to give neighbourhoods back what has been taken away Councils should face down rows over low-traffic neighbourhoods by reframing the debate in terms of livable streets that children can use safely, the head of England’s walking and cycling watchdog has argued as it unveiled its first raft of projects.Chris Boardman, the former Olympic cyclist who heads Active Travel England (ATE), has promised his organisation will help local authorities navigate culture wars and media controversies over traffic schemes, along with carrying out its core role of ensurin...

This is Money

• Used car sales up 5% but prices remain at record-high levelsDemand for second-hand motors remains exceptionally high because of restricted new car production linked to the global semiconductor shortage.

Birmingham Mail

• Motorway drivers face automatic £100 fines for ignoring signsDrivers face automatic fines for ignoring smart motorway signs.

Bolton News

• UK drivers could face £2,500 fine or three months in jail over parking mistakeTwo motorists in the UK were slapped with four-figure fines.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Craven Council approves 33 per cent rise in taxi faresThe cost of catching a taxi in Craven is set to rise for the first time in a decade.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• The North East's most prolific bus lane cameras - with almost 30,000 drivers caught in one town centre spotThe controversial Askew Road in Gateshead tops the list, despite its fines being suspended for several months

Wales Online

• The town being made to move at 20mph now living with chaos, congestion and abuseIn 2023 every town and village in Wales will have 20mph zones - but a Welsh Government trial has seen drivers sat for hours with their heads in their hands

Get Surrey

• Controversial M25/A3 Wisley major upgrade given the green light by governmentTransport secretary Grant Shapps made the announcement and work will see the M25 increased from three to four lanes

Other Regional Press

• Oxpens car park in Oxford set to close for three monthsTHE city council’s transport strategy has come under attack by one of its own councillors – just as the Oxpens car park is set to close for three months.