en-gb Pacts http://www.pacts.org.uk/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:04:00 +0000 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=309 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=309 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:04:00 +0000  Business of the House  Jim Fitzpatrick (Poplar and Limehouse, Labour)I have just come from a meeting with News International in Wapping in my constituency, during which I took the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=72 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=72 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:35:23 +0000 The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published the following reports:December 2011, Summary of Safety Performance report The monthly SPAD Cat A and TPWS Report for December... http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=32 http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=32 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE USE FEBRUARY 2 2012 PACTS COMMENTS ON DfT ROAD CASUALTY FIGURES Commenting on the figures for road casualties in Quarter 3 (July to September) 2011 published today by the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=614 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=614 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:29:00 +0000 The DfT has published three reports on the fieldwork, data processing and summary analysis of the 2011 NTS GPS pilot. These are available at the bottom of the webpage at the link above.Also... http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=60 http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=60 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:08:05 +0000 The Secretary of State for Transport (Justine Greening): Today I am launching a consultation paper to take forward discussions for deciding a new devolved system for prioritising and funding local... http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=59 http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=59 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:58:55 +0000 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Penning): The Department for Transport has today launched a consultation on a proposed road user charging scheme for heavy goods... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=308 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=308 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:56:00 +0000  PedicabsJim Fitzpatrick: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what representations she has received on the application of traffic regulations to pedicabs since June 2010;... http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=76 http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=76 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:22:00 +0000 Andrew Evans, Emeritus Professor at Imperial College London and Chair of PACTS Rail Safety Working Party, has published his annual update on fatal train accidents on Britain's railways. http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=613 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=613 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:10:51 +0000 The Office of Rail Regulation has published guidance on managing fatigue on the railways. The report argues strongly for the development of fatigue management systems and has a section about the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=612 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=612 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:03:35 +0000 The Office of Rail Regulation has today published a breakdown of the financial position of railways in Great Britain. The report looks at the amount of income (fares, government support and other... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=611 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=611 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:29:51 +0000 The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has launched the first edition of its new, bi-monthly newsletter, the ORR Bulletin. The ORR Bulletin highlights ORR’s views on key issues from across... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=307 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=307 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:12:00 +0000 Speed LimitsAlun Cairns: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations her Department has received on the consultation on increasing motorway speed limits. [88239]Mike Penning:... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=610 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=610 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:44:00 +0000 The Department for Transport published the following press release:Britain will have a national high speed rail network providing vital new capacity and faster journeys across the country from... http://www.pacts.org.uk/annual-reviews.php?id=6 http://www.pacts.org.uk/annual-reviews.php?id=6 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:42:34 +0000 http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=58 http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=58 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:40:40 +0000 The Secretary of State for Transport (Justine Greening): In May, my Department launched the road transportation theme of the red tape challenge—part of the Cabinet Office’s project to... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=306 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=306 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:27:00 +0000 Driving Under Influence: CostsPaul Blomfield: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what estimate her Department has made of the average cost to the public purse of a single drink-drive (a)... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=71 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=71 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:31:51 +0000 The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published the following reports: November 2011, Summary of Safety Performance reportThe monthly SPAD Cat A and TPWS Report for November... http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=75 http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=75 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:15:00 +0000 A new report titled: Driving for Work Managing Speed is published as part of the ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) PRAISE project, Preventing Road Accidents and Injuries for the Safety of... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=609 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=609 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:05:03 +0000 The Department for Transport issued the following press release:  Drivers are to be released from reams of red tape currently required by government, Transport Secretary Justine Greening... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=305 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=305 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:25:00 +0000  Disabled Persons Transport Advisory CommitteeBob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what her policy is on the future of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee;... http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=41 http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=41 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:14:00 +0000 Rebecca Harris' Private Member's Bill to conduct a review of the evidence surrounding the benefits of daylight saving has now completed its Committee Stage in the House of Commons. This is the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=607 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=607 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:20:54 +0000 Designated drivers will be rewarded in more than 8,000 pubs and student union bars across the country as part of the THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign, launched today by Road Safety... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=304 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=304 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:18:34 +0000 Cycling: TrainingDr Huppert: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment she has made of the effect on the number of children taking part in Bikeability training of the decision by... http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=35 http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=35 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:10:00 +0000 HGV Wheels (Safety)11 amPaul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab): It is good to see you in the Chair, Mr Scott. I am not sure whether I have served under your chairmanship before, but I look... http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=31 http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=31 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:48:00 +0000 Government proposals to raise motorway speed limits would please a vocal minority of just one in five voters, according to Dr Jillian Anable, senior transport research expert at the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=70 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=70 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:37:38 +0000 The Rail Safety and Standards Board has published the following reports: October 2011, Summary of Safety Performance report: http://bit.ly/sADkyrThe monthly SPAD Cat A and TPWS Report for... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=303 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=303 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:56:26 +0000 Caroline Lucas (Brighton, Pavilion, Green)To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what funding his Department provided to improve road safety in each developing country in each... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=606 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=606 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:16:51 +0000 The document at the link above is the report of an independent review led by Alan Cook and commissioned by the Secretary of State for Transport in April 2011. The review was asked to consider how... http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=40 http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=40 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:16:00 +0000 Road Safety (No. 2)Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)4.27 pmBob Russell (Colchester) (LD): I beg to move,That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision to reduce... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=69 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=69 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:33:00 +0000 The European Railway Agency has published the EU railway safety data for 2010 along with the following press release: Since data were first collected in the EU in 2006, the year 2010... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=302 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=302 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:12:00 +0000 Invalid Vehicles: AccidentsAndrew Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many (a) deaths and (b) serious injuries involving powered (i) wheelchairs and (ii) mobility scooters... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=605 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=605 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:17:00 +0000 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its annual report for the operational period 2010. It is published in two sections; Section 1 covers the work of the RAIB in 2010, and... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=301 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=301 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:30:00 +0000 HOUSE OF LORDS Driving: DisqualificationQuestionAsked by Viscount SimonTo ask Her Majesty's Government how many drivers are currently listed on the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency database who... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=604 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=604 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:01:58 +0000 The Department for Transport has made the following announcement.  Nearly 200 rail transport regulations have today been placed on the Red Tape Challenge website – a Government-wide... http://www.pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=41 http://www.pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=41 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:56:00 +0000 The Transport Committee has decided to undertake an inquiry into the Government’s strategic framework for road safety, which was published in May 2011.The Government’s vision for... http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=57 http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=57 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:46:04 +0000 The Secretary of State for Transport (Justine Greening): With permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to make a statement to update the House on the serious collision that took place on the M5... http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=56 http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=56 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:40:26 +0000 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Penning): The Department for Transport has today published a consultation on a proposal to exempt vehicles of historic interest... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=300 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=300 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:17:00 +0000 Large Goods VehiclesAlun Cairns: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the status is of her Department's proposed increase in maximum trailer size for articulated heavy goods vehicles;... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=68 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=68 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:31:00 +0000 The statistics are available on the DfT website. The key findings from the Quarterly Provisional Estimates Q2 2011 include: - There were 1,910 people killed and 24,560 killed or... http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=30 http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=30 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:28:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE USE               NOVEMBER 3 2011 PACTS COMMENTS ON Q2 2011 PROVISIONAL ROAD CASUALTIES Commenting on the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=603 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=603 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:27:11 +0000 Commenting on the publication by the Department for Transport this morning of provisional road casualty figures to June 2011, Robert Gifford, Executive Director of the Parliamentary Advisory... http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=74 http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=74 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:02:48 +0000 In 2008 the Department for Transport commissioned AECOM, in association with the Tavistock Institute, to design and deliver a three-year independent evaluation of local road user... http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=73 http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=73 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:54:00 +0000 Shared space is a design approach that seeks to change the way streets operate by reducing the dominance of motor vehicles, primarily through lower speeds and encouraging drivers to behave more... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=602 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=602 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:23:48 +0000 A new framework setting out the key competences expected of driving instructors and motorcycle trainers has been published today by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).The National Driver/Rider... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=299 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=299 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:15:51 +0000 Motorways: Speed LimitsBob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if she will withdraw her Department's proposals to increase the speed limit on motorways to 80 miles per hour.... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=67 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=67 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:13:10 +0100 The Rail Safety and Standards Board published the following reports:September 2011, Summary of Safety Performance report: http://bit.ly/saF6flThe monthly SPAD Cat A and TPWS Report for... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=298 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=298 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:21:00 +0100  Roads: SafetyMr Umunna: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what contribution she expects the UK to make to the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020; and if she will make a... http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=72 http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=72 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:04:17 +0100 A new report titled: Tackling Fatigue: EU Social Rules and Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers is published as part of the ETSC PRAISE project, Preventing Road Accidents and Injuries for the Safety... http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=39 http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=39 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:28:00 +0100 New Clause 15 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill was debated by its Public Bill Committee on the 13th October 2011. The Bill now goes on to the Report stage in the House... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=601 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=601 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:15:59 +0100 Network Rail has been fined £20,000, the maximum fine a magistrates’ court can impose, and ordered to pay costs of £4,750 at Worthing Magistrates’ Court after pleading... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=297 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=297 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:10:00 +0100  House of Commons Aviation: Working HoursLady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to notify pilots of the entry into force of the new European-wide... http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=55 http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=55 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:16:00 +0100 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Norman Baker): Great Britain has one of the safest road networks in the world and the quality and clarity of our traffic signs make a... http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=54 http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=54 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:29:00 +0100 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Penning): Further to my statement of 30 March 2011,Official Report, column 23WS, the Department for Transport has today published... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=66 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=66 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:33:00 +0100 The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published the following reports: August 2011, Summary of Safety Performance report: http://bit.ly/q3zW5AThe monthly SPAD Cat A and TPWS... http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=29 http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=29 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:35:00 +0100 Commenting on the proposals from the Ministry of Justice for a new offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, Robert Gifford, Executive Director of the Parliamentary Advisory... http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=71 http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=71 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:46:00 +0100 Two reports, from Loughborough University and from TRL, have been published linking offence history data to active road users involved in OTS (On The Spot) investigated collisions. The OTS studies... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=600 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=600 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:36:22 +0100 The Department for Transport has published Reported Road Casualties 2010, which can be accessed at the link above. Commenting on Reported Casualties Great Britain 2010 published today by the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=28 http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=28 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:27:08 +0100  Commenting on Reported Casualties Great Britain 2010 published today by the Department for Transport, Robert Gifford, Executive Director of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=599 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=599 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:35:54 +0100 The RAIB Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into a derailment in Summit Tunnel, near Todmorden, West Yorkshire. The RAIB has made five recommendations.   http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=598 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=598 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:19:00 +0100 'The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) is seeking views on proposals made today by the rail industry on the future of Great Britain's railways. The Initial Industry Plan, the product of a... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=597 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=597 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:50:30 +0100 The European Parliament has published a report asking the Commission to do more for road safety. The report calls for action on:- Improving road users’ training and behaviour-... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=296 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=296 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:50:00 +0100  Transport Questions Thursday the 15th September Rail Travel3. Simon Hart (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire) (Con): What assessment he has made of recent trends in levels of rail... http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=70 http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=70 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:15:14 +0100 The Cabinet Office has published the first Annual Update report from the Behavioural Insights Team. The team's objective is to support the government in finding ‘intelligent ways to... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=596 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=596 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +0100 The government has responded to the Transport Committee's report on the Cost of Motor Insurance. Though many issues are outside the remit of transport safety, such as the recommendations concerning... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=295 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=295 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:17:00 +0100  Electric Vehicles: Visual ImpairmentMr Ainsworth: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what (a) meetings and (b) representations (i) he and (ii) Ministers in his Department have had... http://www.pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=40 http://www.pacts.org.uk/responses-to-consultations.php?id=40 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:33:00 +0100 The Consultation covers four areas of proposals:Moving to a GPS methodologyReducing the length of the questionnaireGeographic coverageAmending the methodology of the survey to make cost... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=595 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=595 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:19:00 +0100 The Department for Transport has published a list of links to information on specific speed camera sites. So far 75 English local authorities have published some or all of their information... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=64 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=64 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:00:35 +0100 The Rail Safety and Standards Board has published the following statistics:July 2011, Summary of Safety Performance report: http://bit.ly/ovRxsyThe monthly SPAD Cat A and TPWS Report for July... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=63 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=63 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:48:00 +0100 Provisional 2010 drink drive estimates show: - Fatalities resulting from drink and drive accidents fell by 35 per cent from 380 in 2009 to 250 in 2010, whilst seriously injured casualties fell... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=62 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=62 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:23:00 +0100 The key findings from the Quarterly Provisional Estimates Q1 2011 include:  - There were 1,870 people killed and 24,770 killed or seriously injured (KSI), in reported road accidents in... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=61 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=61 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:04:00 +0100 The National Travel Survey is a continuous survey designed to monitor long-term trends in personal travel in Great Britain. The survey collects information on where, how, why and when people travel... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=294 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=294 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:03:00 +0100 Bus Services: Rural AreasMr Bain: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his most recent estimate is of the projected level of access to local bus services in rural communities in each of... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=60 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=60 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:15:00 +0100 The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has today published its National Rail Trends (NRT) Yearbook for 2010/11. The yearbook provides a comprehensive picture of the rail industry in Great... http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=38 http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=38 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:26:00 +0100 The Department for Transport has published a post legislative assessment of the Road Safety Act. PACTS particularly welcomes the statement made that there are no plans to introduce graduated fixed... http://www.pacts.org.uk/select-commitees.php?id=29 http://www.pacts.org.uk/select-commitees.php?id=29 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0100 The Transport Select Committee published a report today calling for a legislative reform order to address problems posed by taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) operating outside of the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=594 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=594 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:39:00 +0100 The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) today called on the rail industry to maintain its focus on safety, as it published its annual health and safety report showing both improvements and areas... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=293 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=293 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:54:00 +0100  Cycling: HelmetsJim Fitzpatrick: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what estimate he has made of the number of deaths which were prevented by cyclists wearing helmets in each of the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=593 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=593 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:56:00 +0100 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into the accident at Falls of Cruachan, Argyll, 6 June 2010. The RAIB has made six recommendations. These... http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=34 http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=34 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:03:40 +0100 12.30 pmJohn Thurso (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) (LD): I rise to raise the matter of type 2 driving licences for public service vehicles and large goods vehicles, particularly... http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=27 http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=27 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:04:00 +0100 A letter signed by PACTS, four former road safety ministers and a number of representatives of the road safety community has been printed in The Times, regarding the Government's Strategic... http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=33 http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=33 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:59:15 +0100 Police ForcesMotion made, and Question proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Angela Watkinson.)9.30 amTeresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) (Lab): It is a privilege to hold... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=292 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=292 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:15:00 +0100  Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989Mr Laurence Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will bring forward legislative proposals to amend the Road Vehicle Lighting... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=59 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=59 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:10:00 +0100 A press release from the European Commission has revealed that EU road fatalities fell by 11% from 2009 - 2010. The UK should be proud of its 18% reduction from 2009 - 2010, and 47% from 2001 -... http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=53 http://www.pacts.org.uk/ministerial-statements.php?id=53 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:48:42 +0100 Local Sustainable Transport Fund The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Norman Baker): I am pleased to announce that the Department is today awarding £155.5 million to... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=58 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=58 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:01:00 +0100  Annual Safety Performance Report 2010/11: http://bit.ly/qak1C0- Facts and Figures booklet: http://bit.ly/quwGX0- The charts included in the report are accessible through the RSSB... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=291 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=291 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:07:26 +0100 Motorways: Carbon EmissionsDr Huppert: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the potential change in carbon emissions attributable to any increase in the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=57 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=57 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:13:00 +0100 The Department for Transport has published the provisional figures for Reported Road Casualties 2010. They are available at http://bit.ly/lnxo7QPACTS comments:Commenting on figures published... http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=26 http://www.pacts.org.uk/articles-and-press-releases.php?id=26 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:10:00 +0100 Commenting on figures published today by the Department for Transport showing road deaths at an all-time low, Robert Gifford, Executive Director of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=592 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=592 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:21:00 +0100 EuroRAP and Euro NCAP are calling for improved signing and marking throughout Europe, to ensure that technologies reach their full potential. They warn that technologies which read the road ahead... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=591 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=591 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:01:39 +0100 The National Passenger Survey (NPS) provides a network-wide picture of customers’ satisfaction with rail travel. Passenger opinions of train services are collected twice a year... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=290 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=290 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:59:00 +0100  Oral Transport Questions - 23rd June: Motorway Speed Limits2. Stephen Mosley (City of Chester) (Con): What recent representations he has received on varying national motorway speed... http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=32 http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=32 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:10:16 +0100 Dangerous Driving Offences (Sentences)4.30 pm 22 Jun 2011Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab): I start by saying that it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=590 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=590 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:33:00 +0100 The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has published the 5th Road Safety PIN report, which provides an overview of European countries’ performance in three areas of... http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=31 http://www.pacts.org.uk/westminister-hall-debates.php?id=31 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:53:02 +0100 Eyesight Tests (Drivers)4.10 pmMeg Munn (Sheffield, Heeley) (Lab/Co-op): I am delighted to have secured a debate on eyesight regulations for drivers, especially as we are in the middle of... http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=289 http://www.pacts.org.uk/parliamentary-questions.php?id=289 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:32:00 +0100  Transport: DisadvantagedGraham Stringer: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans his Department has to promote social inclusion through transport. [58865]Norman Baker: Good... http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=589 http://www.pacts.org.uk/news.php?id=589 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:48:00 +0100 New laws to tackle uninsured driving will be enforced from today.Under the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement law it's an offence to be the keeper of an uninsured vehicle, rather than just to... http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=37 http://www.pacts.org.uk/bills-and-acts.php?id=37 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:01:00 +0100 Debated in the House of Lords on Thursday 16th JuneAmendments tabled on lowering the legal drink drive limit (not moved). Police Reform and Social Responsibility BillCommittee (6th Day)... http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=69 http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=69 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:51:37 +0100 Campaign for Better Transport has published a new report, Seamless Journeys from Door to Door. It explores how public transport could achieve the same level of convenience as cars.  It... http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=68 http://www.pacts.org.uk/research.php?id=68 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:53:00 +0100 Living Streets has published a new report, Making the Case for Investment in the Walking Environment. Living Streets states:Researched by a multi-disciplinary team of experts from the... http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=56 http://www.pacts.org.uk/statistics.php?id=56 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:21:57 +0100 The Rail Safety and Standards Board has published the following reports:April 2011, Summary of Safety Performance report: http://bit.ly/jd7Or1The Quarter 4 SPAD Cat A and TPWS Report for...