Lord warns 'deadly' street design is increasing vehicle speeds20/02/2019 The average speed of vehicles using a shared space in London has increased by 5mph over the past six years, new figures have revealed. |
Comment: The Inclusive Transport Strategy and shared space06/12/2018 Chris Berry, associate transport engineer at M-EC, gives his view on the future of inclusive transport and public realm. |
Ministers respond to fears over shared space ban01/10/2018 The Government has issued further clarification on its moratorium on shared space schemes, in a move to assuage fears among planners and designers that the ban on level surfaces could have gone too far. |
DfT gives partial clarification after shared space injunction01/08/2018 The Government has clarified certain aspects of its injunction against level surface shared space schemes, although designers and local planners may still feel the situation is in limbo. |
DfT calls time on shared space25/07/2018 The Department for Transport (DfT) has recommended local authorities to pause the development of shared space schemes, 'while we review and update the Department’s guidance'. |
Further consultation on Northumberland shared space scheme05/10/2016 Plans for a shared space scheme in Stobhill are to undergo further consultation before any work starts, Northumberland County Council has confirmed. |
Survey finds public unhappy with shared space design approach03/07/2015 The results of a survey about public attitudes to shared space shows that 62% of people have negative experiences of the design approach. |
Shared space survey launched30/03/2015 A survey to investigate public attitudes to shared space has been launched by Paralympic Champion and Parliamentarian Lord (Chris) Holmes. |
Shared space cuts accidents in Kent02/08/2012 A shared space scheme in Kent has cut accidents by 41%. |
Shared space guidance launched20/10/2011 New guidance to help local authorities design shared space schemes has been published by the Government. |
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