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Explaining how DfT is committed to giving local authorities greater freedom to spend money where it is needed.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Discusses the importance of the traffic signs policy review as well as sign lighting and speed limits.
Review into roads policing and traffic enforcement to be launched.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Speech for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders about the modern advancements in the car industry.
Local authorities to be given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems to help them to better direct traffic.
Consultation to allow councils to approve street works permit schemes opens.
Local authorities across England are being asked to cut unsightly yellow lines as part of a government drive to rid the streets of clutter.
Outlines the government's Road to Zero Strategy and explains what is being done to make road transport cleaner and greener.
Streamlining processes for local councils and the Highways Agency for traffic restrictions proposed.
Speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Update to the operators of heavy vehicles guidance.
THINK! cycle safety poster campaign launched.
Government to provide £23 million for research and trials on new surface materials or pothole repair techniques.
Discussing the government's commitment to improving local roads.
Transport Minister Andrew Jones' speech at Highways UK 2016.
The economic case for road investment.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Announcing publication of government's response to an independent review on operating, maintaining and enhancing the strategic road network.
Measures to reduce time-consuming and costly bureaucracy for councils wanting to use 20 miles per hour schemes were announced today.
THINK! is launching a new campaign to warn drivers of the dangers of country roads.
New government measures to assist small shops and help with the cost of living.
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