Pop-up mobility hub gears up in Nottingham

Pop-up mobility hub gears up in Nottingham

Mark Moran

Nottingham residents will be able to enjoy a free programme of active travel activities at the city’s first pop-up mobility hub. The temporary transport hub at Victoria Embankment is being installed and operated by national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK). The... continue

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13 May 2026Parking Review News

Guidance awaited on council pavement parking powers as legislation enacted

Powers to enable local councils to prohibit pavement parking in England are now on the statute book with Royal Assent to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act. An amendment included during the later stages in the bill will enable The Secretary of State to make regulations giving each... continue

15 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Election results mark dramatic change in political landscape – but how will it impact transport policies?

Labour’s results at last week’s local elections can only be described as catastrophic, with the loss of 1,498  seats across England, with 1,068  councillors remaining.  Meanwhile, the Conservatives saw support fall away in its heartlands. Many of these lost seats... continue

15 May 2026Local Transport Today News
Local elections leave London with dramatically altered political map

Local elections leave London with dramatically altered political map

Deniz Huseyin

London’s political map has changed significantly in the wake... continue

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15 May 2026Local Transport Today News

More action called for to recognise neglected needs of pedestrians

Peter Stonham

All local authorities should be required to define strategic walking networks within their statutory Local Plans and Local Transport Plans, and mandate that new developments connect to and help deliver these networks, says a new transport policy paper written collaboratively by directors and... continue

15 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Walking, wheeling and cycling projects win shares of £1m ATE innovation fund

A dozen walking, wheeling and cycling projects have won shares of a £1 million Active Travel England innovation fund Shared cycle schemes, gamified walking campaigns and an accessible wheeling app are among the grants of up to £100,000 awarded to small businesses and community... continue

15 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Continued lack of e-scooter legislation dismays shared mobility campaigners

Peter Stonham

An alliance of transport organisations has expressed disappointment that the Government has again failed to include legislation e-scooters in the King’s speech. It should stop “endless trials” that have left council and operators in “limbo,” they say. Collaborative... continue

15 May 2026Local Transport Today News
Councils offered e-bike fleet to replace car and van journeys

Councils offered e-bike fleet to replace car and van journeys

Deniz Huseyin

An e-bike manufacturer is offering councils and businesses a... continue

15 May 2026Local Transport Today News

Forest launches bike hire subscription model

Deniz Huseyin

E-bike hire operator Forest has launched a pilot subscription model in London. The ‘ForestFlex’ subscription, priced at £6.99 a month, gives riders access to 10-minute rides for £1 and up to 30 minutes for £1.70. Any additional time  is charged at Forest’s... continue

15 May 2026Local Transport Today News
Mixed signals on transport in King’s Speech

Mixed signals on transport in King’s Speech

Max Sugarman

Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the industry association for the transport technology sector, has responded to... continue

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13 May 2026EVolution Opinion
Legalisation of e-scooters missing from King’s Speech

Legalisation of e-scooters missing from King’s Speech

Richard Dllks

The UK government has failed to bring forward... continue

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13 May 2026EVolution Opinion
King’s Speech sets out plan for Energy Independence Bill

King’s Speech sets out plan for Energy Independence Bill

Mark Moran

Recent events in the Middle East have shown that energy... continue

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13 May 2026EVolution News
Pavement parking prohibition powers for England

Pavement parking prohibition powers for England

Ahead of tomorrow’s King’s Speech, legislation to enable local leaders to prohibit pavement parking in England has been included in the English Devolution and Community... continue

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12 May 2026Parking Review Opinion
I’d had enough - why I made the film City of Cars

I’d had enough - why I made the film City of Cars

Sarah Chaundler

I’d had enough. Enough of cars screaming past me and my children as we walked to school. Enough of drivers running red lights at pedestrian... continue

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11 May 2026Local Transport Today News
Government urged to include e-scooter legislation in King’s Speech

Government urged to include e-scooter legislation in King’s Speech

Mark Moran

The government must use the upcoming King’s Speech to... continue

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5 May 2026EVolution News
Transport on the agenda as third of council seats in England up for grabs

Transport on the agenda as third of council seats in England up for grabs

Deniz Huseyin

Six county council elections delayed from last year will be held on 7... continue

30 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

Transport on the agenda as third of council seats in England up for grabs

Deniz Huseyin

More than 5,000 seats representing around 30% of all council representatives will be contested at local elections in England on 7 May. Over half of these seats are either in London or the South East of England. Votes will be cast in 32 London boroughs, 32 metropolitan boroughs, 18 unitary... continue

30 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
Scottish Conservatives would cut active travel budget

Scottish Conservatives would cut active travel budget

Rhodri Clark

A Scottish Conservative government would cut the... continue

30 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
Better connected…but not yet joined up

Better connected…but not yet joined up

Richard Dllks

Integration of sustainable transport options is something that we care passionately about at CoMoUK, the national... continue

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30 Apr 2026Parking Review Opinion
'Bring in measures to decarbonise and improve climate resilience in suburbs'

'Bring in measures to decarbonise and improve climate resilience in suburbs'

Deniz Huseyin

Central and local government must take urgent action to decarbonise... continue

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29 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
29 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

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