Newly published reports from Active Travel England evaluate the impact of active travel investment

Active Travel England has published seven reports evaluating the impact of active travel investment. The research and analysis was carried out to assess the impact of active travel investment in England, and improve the effectiveness of active travel economic appraisal. The reports date from... continue

Free to view
19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News

Jacobs and PA Consulting land £16m further work for DfT on Transport Security

Peter Stonham

Jacobs and PA Consulting have secured a four-year £16m contract extension from the Department for Transport leading a consortium to deliver its role in the National Security Science and Research (NSSR) programme. The initiative focuses on applying research and technology to improve the... continue

19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News
Global warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C to limit risk of dangerous “tipping points”, experts say

Global warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C to limit risk of dangerous “tipping points”, experts say

Juliana O'Rourke

Global warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C as quickly as possible to limit the risk of... continue

Free to view
19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News
Transport for Wales outlines joined-up network of trains, buses, walking, wheeling and cycling

Transport for Wales outlines joined-up network of trains, buses, walking, wheeling and cycling

Welsh railways are at a defining moment, says Transport for Wales in a new report published this week. The next steps will better connect the communities we serve, drive economic growth, and enable us to build a sustainable transport network that includes many more active travel options, says Transport for Wales. The Prime Minister has formally endorsed the Transport for... continue

Free to view
19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News
Transport for London and TotalEnergies to roll-out EV chargers

Transport for London and TotalEnergies to roll-out EV chargers

Mark Moran

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded TotalEnergies a... continue

Free to view
19 Feb 2026EVolution News
Connected vehicle services are having their ‘WhatsApp moment’

Connected vehicle services are having their ‘WhatsApp moment’

Mark Moran

Suppliers of Connected Vehicle services across the UK have... continue

Free to view
19 Feb 2026EVolution Features

TfW’s complex budget set-up is a result of evolution, says Price

Rhodri Clark

Transport for Wales has multiple budget lines because it evolved rather than being created for its present roles, its Chief Executive, James Price, has explained. He had told the Senedd’s Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee last year that TfW’s budget process had... continue

19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News
Delivering Vision Zero: A Safer System for Active and Connected Communities - Call for Papers

Delivering Vision Zero: A Safer System for Active and Connected Communities - Call for Papers

Following the recent publication of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy, Delivering Vision Zero: A Safer System for Active and Connected Communities, taking place in Birmingham on 30 June 2026,  will bring together experts from road danger reduction, active travel, policy, planning, highways, enforcement, communications and public health to chart an... continue

Free to view
19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News

Allstar renews Crown Commercial Service agreement

Mark Moran

Electric vehicle, fuel and corporate payments company Allstar has renewed its agreement with the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), strengthening its role as a long-term partner to public sector fleet operators. The renewed agreement marks more than 20 years of continuous collaboration. It enables... continue

Free to view
19 Feb 2026EVolution Products & Services
Believ works with 9Yards across UK retail parks

Believ works with 9Yards across UK retail parks

Mark Moran

9Yards has appointed Believ to install EV chargepoints across 12 of its retail parks nationally.  The project is backed by a £10m... continue

Free to view
19 Feb 2026EVolution News
Uptake of zero-emission buses and coaches surges

Uptake of zero-emission buses and coaches surges

Mark Moran

UK registrations of new buses, coaches and minibuses grew 10.4% in 2025 to reach 9,259 units, delivering the best performance for the market in... continue

Free to view
17 Feb 2026EVolution Features
UK’s 1,000th zero-emission truck registered, but market share still just 1.4%

UK’s 1,000th zero-emission truck registered, but market share still just 1.4%

Mark Moran

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -10.0% in 2025 with... continue

Free to view
17 Feb 2026EVolution Features
New funding opportunities from transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund

New funding opportunities from transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund

Rees Jeffreys Road Fund’s objectives are encouraging and promoting better and safer roads, through design, engineering and aesthetics, leading to enhanced experience for everyone. It does this principally by: Funding projects, research and events; and Awarding bursaries to... continue

Free to view
16 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News
CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k

CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k

Mark Moran

Parking operator Euro Car Parks has been fined £473,000 by the Competition and... continue

13 Feb 2026Parking Review News
Police CPI to directly manage Safer Parking Scheme

Police CPI to directly manage Safer Parking Scheme

Mark Moran

Police Crime Prevention Initiatives is to directly manage of the scheme that issues Park Marks to well-run car parks. The Safer Parking Scheme, and a number of related security accreditations, had... continue

13 Feb 2026Parking Review News
Home Bargains works with Zest to expand retail EV charging offer

Home Bargains works with Zest to expand retail EV charging offer

Mark Moran

TJ Morris, the company behind Home Bargains, has formed a... continue

Free to view
12 Feb 2026EVolution News
Drivers invited to shape future of EV ‘pay-per-mile’ charging reforms

Drivers invited to shape future of EV ‘pay-per-mile’ charging reforms

Mark Moran

Drivers across the UK are being asked to share their views on the... continue

Free to view
11 Feb 2026EVolution News
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives to manage Park Access scheme

Police Crime Prevention Initiatives to manage Park Access scheme

Mark Moran

Delivery of Disabled Motoring UK’s Park Access... continue

11 Feb 2026Parking Review News
New MHCLG Fund and Bank aim to unlock housebuilding

New MHCLG Fund and Bank aim to unlock housebuilding

Juliana O'Rourke

The National Audit Office (NAO), the UK's... continue

Free to view
11 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News

Go-Ahead and Stagecoach win first Liverpool bus franchise contracts

Peter Stonham

Go-Ahead and Stagecoach have won the first bus franchise contracts to be awarded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) . Go-Ahead Group will run services in Wirral , and Stagecoach in St Helens. Both will start in the autumn Commencement of the contracts will begin a staged... continue

10 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News

FirstGroup moves in with Hills Coaches buy

FirstGroup has established a foothold in the West Midlands as franchising approaches with the purchase of Hills Coaches of Wolverhampton. It also marks a further expansion of First in the coach market. The deal brings 22 coaches and 40 staff based at a depot in the city where bus franchising is to... continue

10 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2026 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020