Stockholm’s congestion charge scheme has proved remarkably effective at suppressing traffic levels and encouraging a shift to other modes of transport in the 20 plus years since its launch. After initially facing widespread public opposition, it now has majority support, even among... continue
Transport Scotland has outlined the timetable for preparing three key elements of future transport policy: the second national transport strategy (NTS), the fourth national planning framework (NPF), and the second strategic transport projects review (STPR). Preparation of the new NTS is... continue
Two shadow sub-national transport bodies could be set up in South West England later this year. A Peninsula shadow STB would cover Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Torbay, Somerset and Dorset. The other STB, which is likely to be called the Western Gateway,?would cover the West of England... continue
The Government should explore the potential transport applications of Blockchain, the decentralised ledger system, according to a new paper by the Transport Systems Catapult and the University of Sheffield. The report says that, although Blockchain technology has not yet reached full... continue
Ministers should ask the Office of Rail and Road to... continue
The London Borough of Barnet has selected Irish firm Urbo to provide a dockless bike hire scheme in the borough. The two-year pilot scheme is due to commence this month with 100 bikes. Barnet says provision could rise to 300 if justified by demand. The council reviewed six potential... continue
“When I hear someone say they have a data... continue
A report from Paris suggests that the city’s Autolib’ electric car share scheme is teetering on the brink of collapse. The Times says Autolib’, introduced in 2011, is racking up huge losses for operator Bollore. In what appears to be a case of one form of shared transport killing... continue
There appears to be overwhelming support for a footway parking ban in Scotland, a report published by Transport Scotland suggests. The Improving Parking in Scotland report considers the views of stakeholders and individuals who answered a series of questions on... continue
Transport and energy consultancy Cenex has appointed Dennis Hayter as the new chairman of its board. Hayter, who has served as a... continue
Transport for London is pitching to deliver more... continue
Drivers will be able to use remote control parking devices on Britain’s road from next month. The remote-control function may be used in a variety of ways, from a key fob issued by the manufacturer, to an app on a device such as a mobile phone. The system enables the driver to get out of the... continue
The Transport Planning Society has launched a new people’s award for which local communities are invited to nominate projects. Projects must have been in operation for at least one year to qualify and entries must show how the project’s outcomes have made a positive contribution to the... continue
Transport for London has appointed WSP consultant... continue
The National Infrastructure Commission has shortlisted five projects focused on preparing the UK’s road network for connected and autonomous vehicles. The Roads for the Future competition was launched in January and is being run with Highways England and Innovate UK. Eighty-one entries... continue
Most of us played with Lego as children, but I was more likely to leave lines of toy cars... continue
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