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Road Haulage Association cautious of Lib Dem plan to abolish Severn Bridge tolls

Although welcoming the news of the Lib Dem plan to scrap tolls on the Severn Bridge as part of the September pre-manifesto, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has said that the devil will be in the detail.

19 Aug

Temporary toll road opens

A temporary toll road made of rolled chippings that bypasses a closed section of the A431 between Bath and Bristol has been opened.

6 Aug

Charge drivers for road usage, says think-tank

An influential, left-leaning think-tank has added its voice to the debate on road pricing by labelling the status quo unfair, fiscally unsustainable and unhealthy.

5 Jun

Highways Agency to run A14 web chat

With just over two weeks to go before the consultation into the £1.5 billion plans for the A14 in Cambridgeshire closes, the Highways Agency is urging people to get involved in a live web chat this week.

2 Jun

‘Road pricing should form part of UK transport policy’

A group of academics and transport professionals have reignited the debate on road-user charging by suggesting the network could grind to a halt if drastic action isn’t taken.

28 Apr

Foreign truck firms set to pay for UK roads

Foreign hauliers will be charged to use UK roads for the first time from today (April 1, 2014) Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced.

1 Apr

Fleet views sought on proposed congestion charge increase

Transport for London (TfL) is asking for views on the proposed increase to the congestion charge.

7 Jan

M6 Toll ten today but HGVs still stay away, claims FTA

As the M6 Toll road celebrates its tenth anniversary, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said that the route it is not a realistic option for day-to-day freight operators to use.

10 Dec

Government ditches A14 toll as it unveils infrastructure plan

The Government has decided against introducing road pricing to help pay for the planned A14 scheme between Cambridge and Huntingdon, construction of which is planned to start in 2016.

5 Dec

Humber Bridge toll making positive progress

The £5.2m project to create an electronic toll system at the Humber Bridge is progressing well, following the completion of the second phase of installation last week.

26 Nov

A14 toll could be ‘thin end of the wedge’ for road charges

Concerns are being raised over the potential impact of a proposed toll road on business drivers nationwide.

6 Nov

Tolls on A14 move closer as consultation announced

Company car and van drivers will face a fee of up to £1.50 to drive along a stretch of the A14, according to the Highways Agency.

24 Sep

Work begins on advanced electronic tolling system at Humber Bridge

Work has begun on an ambitious £5.2m project to implement a new electronic tolling system at the Humber Bridge.

2 Sep

Insight: Roads need radical action

Business leaders are calling for a radical approach to road funding – including the introduction of road tolls – if the Government is to deliver a road network fit for the 21st century.

30 Oct

Government must overhaul road funding programme

A new CBI report argues that the UK needs a gear change in investment, performance and efficiency if it is to develop a road network fit for the 21st century.

8 Oct

Reform Highways Agency before introducing road pricing, says BVRLA

The BVRLA has welcomed the Prime Minister’s call for extra investment in roads, but called for the Government to address the way England's road network is overseen before embarking on new road pricing schemes or infrastructure projects.

20 Mar

Review recommends 'fresh start' for management of strategic roads

Major savings for taxpayers and benefits for the national economy could be unlocked by reforming the Government's management of England's motorways and trunk roads, says an independent review.

25 Nov

Insight: DfT told it must take lead role in cutting congestion

MPs have told the Government that greater use of real-time information and more ‘managed motorways’, could cut congestion and save fleets billions of pounds.

6 Oct

Road pricing prediction as CBI calls for toll roads

Business leaders have told the Government that toll roads could kick-start the economy and bring much-needed investment to the country’s infrastructure.

16 Sep

Congestion report launched by MPs

A tougher driving test, greater use of real-time information systems and better co-ordination between road management authorities offer affordable methods by which to curb road congestion, say MPs.

15 Sep

road pricing - Page 4

Road Haulage Association cautious of Lib Dem plan to abolish Severn Bridge tolls

Temporary toll road opens

Charge drivers for road usage, says think-tank

Highways Agency to run A14 web chat

‘Road pricing should form part of UK transport policy’

Foreign truck firms set to pay for UK roads

Fleet views sought on proposed congestion charge increase

M6 Toll ten today but HGVs still stay away, claims FTA

Government ditches A14 toll as it unveils infrastructure plan

Humber Bridge toll making positive progress

A14 toll could be ‘thin end of the wedge’ for road charges

Tolls on A14 move closer as consultation announced

Work begins on advanced electronic tolling system at Humber Bridge

Insight: Roads need radical action

Government must overhaul road funding programme

Reform Highways Agency before introducing road pricing, says BVRLA

Review recommends 'fresh start' for management of strategic roads

Insight: DfT told it must take lead role in cutting congestion

Road pricing prediction as CBI calls for toll roads

Congestion report launched by MPs

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road pricing - Page 4

Road Haulage Association cautious of Lib Dem plan to abolish Severn Bridge tolls

Temporary toll road opens

Charge drivers for road usage, says think-tank

Highways Agency to run A14 web chat

‘Road pricing should form part of UK transport policy’

Foreign truck firms set to pay for UK roads

Fleet views sought on proposed congestion charge increase

M6 Toll ten today but HGVs still stay away, claims FTA

Government ditches A14 toll as it unveils infrastructure plan

Humber Bridge toll making positive progress

A14 toll could be ‘thin end of the wedge’ for road charges

Tolls on A14 move closer as consultation announced

Work begins on advanced electronic tolling system at Humber Bridge

Insight: Roads need radical action

Government must overhaul road funding programme

Reform Highways Agency before introducing road pricing, says BVRLA

Review recommends 'fresh start' for management of strategic roads

Insight: DfT told it must take lead role in cutting congestion

Road pricing prediction as CBI calls for toll roads

Congestion report launched by MPs

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Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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