Somewhat OT, but it seems my local council (Derbyshire) is on the point of going bust. Further reading suggests that this has been precipitated, at least in part, a failed project to build a waste in… (View Post)

My meaning, which perhaps I didn't make 100% clear, was that travel on clear stretches of road at the speed limit take half as long again as they used to. This is important, as it describes long sect… (View Post)

FPT To claim that it only increases journey times by a marginal amount is bunkum. It's a speed reduction of a third, that's actually quite significant My meaning, which perhaps I didn't make 100% cle… (View Post)

FPT To claim that it only increases journey times by a marginal amount is bunkum. It's a speed reduction of a third, that's actually quite significant Have you or Eabhal ever been to North or Mid Wal… (View Post)

My commute to work has several fast overtaking straights with good sight lines. One of them has a junction halfway along. Wise drivers don't start an overtake until they reach it, as plenty of people… (View Post)