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 dangerous “tipping points”, experts say.   A new paper by an international team of researchers, reviews the latest evidence and says global temperatures must cool to around 1°C above pre-industrial levels in... continue

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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

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19 Feb 2026EVolution News

British Transport Police to trial facial recognition

Deniz Huseyin

Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology is being trialled by the British Transport Police (BTP) at London Bridge railway station. BTP said it would announce dates and locations of other LFR trials before they began. Chief Superintendent Chris?Casey,?BTP’s?Senior Officer overseeing... continue

19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News

Suffolk Council trials self-driving shuttle bus

Deniz Huseyin

Trials of a self-driving shuttle bus have been held in the market town of Mildenhall, Suffolk, with residents given the chance to ride in the ADASTRA prototype. The shuttle can carry up to 14 passengers at speeds of up to 40mph. However, during the trial it has been limited to eight seated... continue

19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today 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

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19 Feb 2026EVolution Features
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Speed cameras bring dramatic drop in crashes in Cornwall

Deniz Huseyin

There has been a 45% drop in fatal and serious crashes on one of Cornwall’s most notorious roads since the installation of speed cameras, reports the Vision Zero South West road safety partnership. The findings are based on analysis of KSI (killed or seriously injured) data on the A38 between... continue

19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News

Safety record of smart motorway schemes matters most

Chris Ames

In the last issue of LTT, I noted that the departure of National Highways chief executive Nick Harris came as the DfT was preparing to allow the company to release the POPE reports about smart motorway schemes that it had previously suppressed. This, I suggested, raised “suspicions that they... continue

19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today Comment

Many smart motorway schemes poor value for money, National Highways reports show

Deniz Huseyin

Many of England’s smart motorway schemes are poor value for money, evaluation reports from National Highways reveal. Analysis by the AA of National Highways’ 16 Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) reports shows that many smart motorway schemes are bad for the economy, or barely... 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

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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

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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

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19 Feb 2026EVolution News

Promotion for Solimeno at Citisense

Marco Solimeno has started a new role as a Senior Consultant at Citisense. He has been with the transport innovation firm for two years... continue

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19 Feb 2026Local Transport Today People
Warrington and Believ to create charging hubs in car parks

Warrington and Believ to create charging hubs in car parks

Mark Moran

Warrington Borough Council is helping residents and... continue

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18 Feb 2026EVolution News
OZEV seeks views of road signs for EV charging

OZEV seeks views of road signs for EV charging

Mark Moran

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) is seeking views to help inform future government policy on road signage for electric... continue

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17 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

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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

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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

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16 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News
Leeds and Believ start rolling out public chargepoints

Leeds and Believ start rolling out public chargepoints

Mark Moran

Leeds City Council is rolling out electric vehicle... continue

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12 Feb 2026EVolution 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

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12 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

TfL sets out major plans as court unblocks ticketing contract

Transport for London has secured court approval to go ahead with its major new ticketing and revenue management renewal, despite an ongoing dispute with previous supplier Cubic. It comes as TfL has published a wide-ranging new business plan for its activities over the next five years. The plan... continue

10 Feb 2026Local Transport Today News

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