68% of drivers in England questioned by the RAC think removing the hard shoulder, as is happening on tsmart motorways, compromises safety for those who breakdown in a live lane.
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This latest edition of our SMART Highways podcast focusses on the latest issue of the magazine, covering smart motorways, other safety features in car and traffic management.
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced a review of smart motorways in the wake of a tough session of questions with Highways England’s top brass and the Transport Select Committee.
Only one in 10 drivers say they feel safer on All Lane Running Smart Motorway schemes compared to a traditional motorway according to a study by the AA.
According to a new survey almost a quarter of drivers in the UK believe smart motorways are unsafe.
Highways England is ‘struggling to understand’ the recent controversy over the safety of all lane running ‘smart motorways’, its chief executive has said.
Highways England has released statistics suggesting extra lanes and new technology on one of England’s busiest stretches of motorway are saving commuters up to 40 minutes each week.
Highways England is being criticised, and possibly facing legal action, over its roll-out of smart motorways, as the concept’s safety record comes into question.
A former roads minister who approved early designs of smart motorways has said they may put lives at risk.
AGD Systems has worked with a local authority and a technology firm to develop the Auto-Green ‘smart’ traffic lights.
