Topic: Cayman Islands National Roads Authority
Letter: The menace of road cone proliferation
I write to show my support against the move by the National Roads Authority to rename Grand Cayman to ‘Coney Island’. I am also not happy with the move by the Department of the Environment to grant protected species status to our cone population. They are not indigenous and do not deserve special treatment.
2024 was Earth’s hottest year on record — and one of Cayman’s wettest
The year 2024 was the hottest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization, and Cayman followed the upward trend.
‘Hell on wheels’: Lawmakers support reducing speed limits
Cayman's legislators have unanimously voted for government to consider reducing speed limits and increasing traffic fines in a bid to curb rising road fatalities and daily collisions.
Cabinet to decide preferred route for critical East-West Arterial project
Three alternative routes for the long awaited East West Arterial are now before Cabinet for consideration to move the project forward to the next stage of its Environmental Impact Assessment.
Special report: Rethinking Rush Hour
Traffic is a climate problem, a quality of life problem, a resource drain and a catalyst for development. In a special report, the Compass, examines one of the island's most persistent issues.
Opinion: Congestion charges could change commuter habits
Guest columnist Julian Morris argues that charging to use the roads during peak times could be one of the only ways to make a serious impact on traffic in Cayman.
Sustainable Cayman seeks rethink of road building plans
As the Cayman Islands looks for solutions to escalating traffic challenges, Sustainable Cayman is urging government to prioritise quality of life and environmental protection.
Heavy rains bring flood waters
National Roads Authority crews were on Sunday working on clearing flood waters in an area of Windsor Park after heavy torrential downpours on Saturday left some areas of George Town under water.
The Great Rush Hour Race
Four commuters, four different modes of transport, two routes, one race. Car vs. bike, kayak vs. bus. To conclude our month-long series investigating causes of, and potential solutions to, the island’s traffic troubles, we wanted to challenge the assumption that the car is still the best way to travel in Cayman. So we put it to the test in a rush-hour race.
Electric rides help commuters dodge traffic
From electric scooters to one-wheel e-skateboards, new types of battery powered vehicles are helping a growing number of commuters dodge the traffic.
Planning to improve traffic flow
As Cayman looks to update its Development Plan for the first time in more than two decades, managing traffic has moved up the list of priorities.
Bike-share business popular with tourists
Opposite the Westin hotel on West Bay Road, a couple unloads groceries and beach towels from the basket of a distinctive green-and-white bicycle.
Stuck in traffic? There’s an app for that
At one of Cayman’s biggest businesses, the conversation about congestion is going beyond talk. Dart’s internal innovation unit, known as Dart Labs, is road testing solutions.
Would Cayman ditch private cars for the bus?
Government is considering bigger buses and new routes as it seeks to improve public transport and encourage people to leave their cars behind, says Rosa Harris, chair of the Public Transport Board.
3 graves to be moved to make way for road widening
The National Roads Authority is seeking approval from the Department of Environmental Health to move three graves in a private cemetery to facilitate the...
Vehicle ‘for sale’ lots multiply
About a dozen vehicles in various states of repair sat off to the side of one of Grand Cayman’s busiest intersections Monday afternoon. One SUV had a sun-scarred roof complete with a discarded water bottle sitting on top of it. Another car’s license plate dangled sideways, partly unattached.
Clarendon ‘in mourning’ over NRA worker’s death
Family members in Cayman and Jamaica are grieving the passing of Denvil Mitchell in a late Sunday motorcycle-SUV crash on Grand Cayman.
