North East Combined Authority switches on first Zest EV chargers

North East Combined Authority switches on first Zest EV chargers

Mark Moran

The first electric vehicle (EV) chargers delivered through the partnership between the North East Combined Authority and Zest are now live, giving drivers in North Tyneside access to fast,... continue

2 Mar 2026EVolution News
‘Optimistic signs for public transport’ says UTG in latest report on transport trends

‘Optimistic signs for public transport’ says UTG in latest report on transport trends

Peter Stonham

The impact of new devolved powers and funding for local areas is beginning to play... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Reeves promises national tax slice direct to Mayors

Regional mayors have been promised control of some tax revenue to spend on their local priorities, by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The plans, which will be detailed in the autumn Budget, would not increase taxes but hand local control of some national tax income, Reeves indicated, also announcing a... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Council provides £800k to Beryl to start e-bike hire scheme with LNER for Bradford

Deniz Huseyin

Beryl has launched an e-bike hire scheme in Bradford in partnership with the city council and train operator LNER. The scheme, which is sponsored by LNER, is being funded in part by £800,000 of the city’s Clean Air Zone revenue, with the rest coming from Beryl. This follows the LNER... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Vision-led planning and transport assessment processes need more clarity, TPS tells MHCLG

Peter Stonham

The commitment to Vision-led planning , and Transport Assessment reform under the new National Planning Policy Framework should be treated “as a programme of change, not a wording change” with deeper engagement than has been evident to date, the Transport Planning Society recommends in... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

CIHT want stronger integration of planning and transport

Deniz Huseyin

The Chartered Institution for Highways and Transportation (CIHT) has urged the Government to take stronger action to reduce car dependence, embed sustainable transport and ensure inclusive design across all scales of development.  Responding to the revised draft National Planning Policy... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

DfT identifies 23,000 new vehicles in ten year zero emission bus order pipeline

Peter Stonham

The DfT has published estimates of a substantial 10-year zero emission bus (ZEB) order pipeline from local transport authorities and bus operators. It indicates a strong long-term demand pipeline and highlights a sustained market for vehicle manufacturers, supporting continued investment in... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Minister urges self-driving sector to think dual-use with defence

The UK wants to become the first European market with full legislation for self-driving vehicles, Minister for Industry Chris McDonald has reaffirmed, meanwhile urging the sector to consider whether its technology has defence potential. Speaking at Zenzic’s Autonomous Mobility... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Region prepares for Weaver franchised bus Network

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has unveiled more plans for the launch of its publicly controlled Weaver Network buses next year. It says disabled pass holders will be able to travel for free at any time of day once the first franchised Weaver services hit the road. Currently, disabled and... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

£93m plan for more zero emission buses in Sheffield

Deniz Huseyin

More than 180 zero-emission buses are set to be introduced to Sheffield at a cost of nearly £93m as part of plans to modernise the fleet across South Yorkshire. The Government will provide £33.4m for the scheme, with a further £58.3m coming from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Study report urges Britain to learn from France’s tram-led housing model

Peter Stonham

A new report from Create Streets shares the experience of a group of British policymakers, advisers and civil servants responsible for housing, transport and the UK’s proposed New Towns programme on a study visit to France. “For Britain, where housing and transport are too often planned... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Google Wallet payment data capability extended at two UK local transport operators

Peter Stonham

Two new UK applications of Google Transit Insights for public transport payments and user journey tracking have been announced by Go-Ahead and Lothian Transport . Existing GTI users Littlepay and Go- Ahead have launched an alternative to physical travel passes, with passengers on Go-Ahead’s... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

National Highways fall short on road safety commitments made to MPs

Chris Ames

The transport secretary told National Highways to remove a casualty reduction measure from its 2025-26 Safety Action Plan, after it was presented to MPs, it has been revealed. It was said to be representing “a series of safety improvements” that her department had required the company... continue

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19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

‘Sustainable proximity urban planning’ methodology launched

Peter Stonham

An urban planning methodology based on the concept of proximity is being promoted by the UN Habitat Global Observatory of Sustainable Proximities It seeks to offer a set of tools that cities can apply to achieve a better quality of life in cities. Described as Sustainable Proximities for a High... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Electric bike pavement death prompts safety debate

Deniz Huseyin

The first manslaughter conviction recorded as the result of a person being hit by an electric-powered cycle on the pavement has raised debate about how to preserve the integrity of the footway for pedestrians. The issues go beyond electric cycles to other kinds of pavement misuse by other micro... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

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