Asked by: Lord Kempsell (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask His Majesty's Government when the review of smart motorways is set to conclude.
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)
This Government will not roll out new smart motorways. The safety of everyone travelling on our roads is the Government’s priority, which is why we are committed to delivering a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. In addition, we have asked the Office for Rail and Road to report on the effectiveness of safety systems in place on smart motorways, including the performance of stopped vehicle detection technology and operational technology performance. Their next report is due in Spring 2025.
Asked by: Lord Kempsell (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to make any changes to the statutory guidance for low traffic neighbourhoods.
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)
The Government is clear that traffic management measures such as low traffic neighbourhoods are a matter for local authorities as they know their areas best. Traffic management schemes should always be developed through engagement with local communities.
Asked by: Lord Kempsell (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to extend the £2 bus fare cap beyond 31 December 2024.
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)
Delivering reliable and affordable public transport services for passengers is one of the government’s top priorities and we know how important this is for passengers and for local growth. The Department for Transport is looking at the future of the £2 fare cap as a matter of urgency, and is considering the most appropriate and affordable approach for the future of the scheme.