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UK transport professional reviewing safety measures related to women’s security on the network

Only 8% of UK transport workers confident in tackling women’s safety issues

A UK survey reveals just 8% of transport professionals feel confident addressing women’s safety, with 74% lacking relevant training and guidance largely unknown....

Highways & Construction•September 28, 2026

ANPR camera mounted on street pole in Penzance town centre for traffic enforcement

Infrastructure

Only 8% of UK transport workers confident in tackling women’s safety issues

A survey of 737 UK transport workers reveals 74% have no training on women’s safety, and official design guidance remains largely unknown across the sector.

InfrastructureSeptember 28, 2026

Penzance town centre enforces vehicle ban with new cameras

Cornwall Council introduces camera enforcement on Market Jew Street to uphold a vehicle ban active since 2020, aiming to reduce up to 600 daily breaches during peak hours.

InfrastructureSeptember 28, 2026

West Berkshire sets up group to shape local road priorities

West Berkshire Council launches a Highways Improvements Group to give local voices a clearer role in shaping road priorities through member scrutiny and public engagement.

InnovationSeptember 28, 2026

Northampton parking rules go digital with no change to restrictions

North Northamptonshire Council is digitising its existing parking restrictions across Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough. The move keeps current rules but updates how they are recorded.

Map of Hertfordshire highlighting main transport routes and consultation announcement

InfrastructureSeptember 28, 2026

Hertfordshire Seeks Views on Transport Priorities to 2050

Hertfordshire County Council launches a six-week consultation on its transport plan, calling for input on bus, rail, cycling and road improvements covering the next 30 years.

Young car occupants in a vehicle highlighting seatbelt safety on UK roads

InfrastructureSeptember 28, 2026

35.6% of young car occupants killed without seatbelt in five years

DfT data shows 35.6% of car occupants aged 17 to 29 killed on UK roads from 2021–2025 were not wearing seatbelts, highlighting risks on short urban trips and in back seats.

Only 8% of UK transport workers confident in tackling women’s safety issues

Penzance town centre enforces vehicle ban with new cameras

West Berkshire sets up group to shape local road priorities

Northampton parking rules go digital with no change to restrictions

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Only 8% of UK transport workers confident in tackling women’s safety issues

Penzance town centre enforces vehicle ban with new cameras

West Berkshire sets up group to shape local road priorities

Northampton parking rules go digital with no change to restrictions

Hertfordshire Seeks Views on Transport Priorities to 2050

35.6% of young car occupants killed without seatbelt in five years