Super Lorries

You may well have seen on the news today about Denby Transport's attempt to use a 25.25m long lorry.

They are many benefits of this type of truck being allowed to operate on the UK's roads for a start there is the economic argument that a larger lorry will be able to move a bigger load in one go thus reducing the cost of the transport element of products in shops.

Also given the road use is contributor to climate change this type of lorry will also help that as less lorry miles will be needed to move the same amount of volume of goods.

Of course not all routes will suitable for the truck but for runs from factories which are normally in industrial areas to out of town supermarkets its just the job.

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/8388420.stm

Heathrow 3rd Runway

It was delight that I heard the Government had supported BAA in the further development of a 3rd runway at Heathrow.

If Britian is going to prosper as a modern country with a strong economy it needs a modern transport infrastructure.

Of course it is important to reduce carbon emmissions that cause global warming however its a case of getting the balance right between protecting the environment and future economic growth.