New laws to crack down on dangerous cyclists have been... continue
Last month, the Governement launched the first stages of its Future of Mobility Grand Challenge, declaring that the UK is on the cusp of 'a profound change in how we move people, goods and services around our towns, cities and countryside...driven by extraordinary innovation in engineering,... continue
The Government has launched a call for evidence on the impact of emissions from brakes, tyres and road wear. Transport minister Jesse Norman said: “The Government has worked with the University of Plymouth to improve scientific understanding of the impact of these tiny particles and we... continue
Nottingham City Council will not introduce a charging Clean Air Zone after modelling suggested an alternative set of measures would achieve... continue
Local and national governments are overlooking the potential for driver education to reduce air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions from road vehicles, according to IAM RoadSmart’s head of technical policy. Tim Shallcross said many drivers did not understand the technology incorporated in... continue
The Government should help local authorities exploit the potential of transport data to improve transport network management, with road traffic data being the priority, consultants have advised. The DfT appointed consultant North Highland in January to review the local transport data... continue
The House of Commons transport committee has announced an inquiry into the funding and governance of England’s local road network. The committee is inviting written evidence on matters such as: the condition of local roads in England; the direct and wider economic and social costs of not... continue
Transport for the West Midlands is working with its seven constituent districts to procure new consultancy services in strategic and tactical transport modelling. TfWM says the services will support analysis of spatial growth options; the impact of exogenous factors such as fuel types and pricing... continue
Transport for London has signed a deal with the Hong Kong transport department to improve pedestrian wayfinding equipment in the city. Five bespoke plinths and seven posts and signs are being manufactured for a trial in Tsim Sha Tsui, one of Hong Kong’s most popular tourist areas. The signs... continue
Most drivers see many barriers to their early adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), despite the government’s commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040, according to the AA. The poll of 10,293 drivers in June 2018 was specially commissioned for the Low Carbon... continue
The government has imposed a moratorium on the creation of any new ‘shared space’ schemes in response to concerns raised during the consultation on its new Inclusive... continue
The government will put up to £300m into extending the Access for All programme, making railway stations more accessible, including through step-free access. The funding commitment was... continue
The National Grid’s annual Future Energy Scenarios report finds that electric vehicles will will play a major role in delivering a low carbon future. Electricity demand is expected to... continue
Plans for a major upgrade of junction 9 of the M3... continue
The Automated and Electric Vehicles (EAV) Act, which has now passed through Parliament, is set to be a significant step towards improving air quality, cutting congestion and boosting road safety, claims Government. The AEV Act will see a 'massive improvement'... continue
A new £5m Healthy and Active Fund (HAF), a partnership between Welsh Government, Sport Wales and Public Health Wales, is planned to encourage and share innovative – and enjoyable – ideas that support people to build physical activity into their lives and improve their physical and... continue
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