Sick of traffic? Here’s why adding new roads almost never works.

Traffic jams: we all hate them. From regular rush hour tailbacks to Bank Holiday horror shows, how many hours do we waste in nose-to-tail queues, bored out of our skulls, half-hoping for a zombie apocalypse to clear the streets? If only there was another road to ease the pressure. If only the government would get… read more

The Welsh 20 mph limits: one year on and still unpopular

17th September 2024 marked the first anniversary of the controversial 20 mph limits on many roads throughout Wales. How have they been working out? A reminder on what roads are affected For those readers who don’t live in Wales, or visit that often, here’s a reminder of where 20 mph restrictions have come into place:… read more

In 2030, all new cars will be electric. Will we have enough chargers?

As we discussed in Part One and Part Two of this series, new petrol and diesel cars are due for the chop in 2030. If the current legislation remains in place, by 2030, the only new cars available will be powered by electrons (assuming that the ban extends to plug-in electric hybrids). This time, we’ll… read more