Modelling World moves to Leeds for 2026 - Call for papers now open

Modelling World moves to Leeds for 2026 - Call for papers now open

Says Modelling World Chair, Tom van Vuren: "In 2026 Modelling World will be in Leeds, home of my alma mater. The event will look back at what we have learnt over the years – since the... continue

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7 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Transition period expected for GBR to implement new access framework

Rhodri Clark

The DfT appeared this week to row back from a comment by one of its most senior rail civil servants that the future railway Access and Use Policy (AUP) will still be undecided in two years’ time. It also said it expected GBR to continue with the existing access framework during a transition... continue

22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

DfT issues City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements outcome evaluations

The Department for Transport has published a number of reports evaluating the early City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) programme process in England begun in 2021, a set of case studies, and about the proposed process of evaluating outcomes, impacts and value for money through to... continue

22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Islington puts Lime and Forest on ‘last warning’

Deniz Huseyin

Islington Council has issued a “last warning” to e-bike hire operators Lime and Forest, telling them to deal with dangerous parking and poor rider behaviour or risk losing permission to operate in the borough. Council Leader Una O’Halloran and Executive Member Rowena Champion... continue

22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
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22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
Call for cleaner, safer, resilient parking across Europe

Call for cleaner, safer, resilient parking across Europe

Mark Moran

The European Parking Association has set out its vision... continue

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22 Jan 2026Parking Review Features

Measures needed now to ensure transport adapts to climate change – DfT

by Deniz Huseyin

Early investment in climate adaptation within the transport sector would reduce costs from weather-related damage and disruption as well as improving efficiency, states a new strategy document from the DfT. This can be achieved through a range of measures to build greater resilience and reliability... continue

22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Boost for active travel, buses, EV and ferry users in Scottish budget

Deniz Huseyin

The Scottish Government has increased funding for active travel and bus infrastructure to £226m, up from £188.7m the previous financial year. This is among the transport announcements in the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans. Other allocations for 2026-27 include... continue

22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Road Safety Strategy will only work if words backed with actions, groups warn

Deniz Huseyin

The Government’s new Road Safety Strategy has been largely welcomed by a diverse group of organisations, though several warned its key aims will only be achieved if backed by investment, public education, enforcement, robust data and regular  reporting. The strategy, published earlier... continue

22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Plans confirmed to concentrate taxi and PHV licensing with local bodies

Peter Stonham

The Government has set out new proposals to reduce the number of local bodies licensing taxis and private hire vehicles, which will control ‘out-of-area’ working for taxis and boost passenger safety says the Department for Transport Currently, 263 different bodies issue licences to... continue

22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Campaign to push London boroughs to do more on decarbonisation

Deniz Huseyin

A coalition of organisations has launched a campaign calling on London boroughs to accelerate transport decarbonisation. The Electrifying London campaign, led by Clean Cities, is pressing London boroughs to drive transport decarbonisation by: planning and enabling an affordable chargepoint network;... continue

22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
Haringey’s LTN champion Hakata steps down

Haringey’s LTN champion Hakata steps down

Mike Hakata, Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment & Transport, has announced he is stepping away from politics. In the face... continue

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22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today People
Cooper becomes public sector MD at Unity5

Cooper becomes public sector MD at Unity5

Unity5 Group has appointed Nicolina Cooper as Managing Director for the Public Sector. She joins Unity5 as a member of the senior leadership team, having spent... continue

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22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today People
Roser joins WSP

Roser joins WSP

Adi Roser has started a new position as Principal Transport... continue

22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today People
Possible hires Romilly

Possible hires Romilly

Izzy Romilly has started a new role at Possible as Interim Head of Urban... continue

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22 Jan 2026Local Transport Today People
Every journey should end in an accessible destination

Every journey should end in an accessible destination

Zoe Rush

Over the last 12 months we have been looking over... continue

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22 Jan 2026Parking Review Features
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21 Jan 2026EVolution Opinion
‘Get that electric feeling’ campaign promotes benefits of EVs

‘Get that electric feeling’ campaign promotes benefits of EVs

Drivers are to be encouraged to make the switch to electric when they purchase their next car by a Department for Transport advertising campaign. Launching across TV, radio and digital outlets, the ‘Get that electric feeling’... continue

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19 Jan 2026EVolution News
‘Wealth divide’ shuts poorer households out of EV market

‘Wealth divide’ shuts poorer households out of EV market

Mark Moran

Lower-income households risk being left behind in the... continue

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15 Jan 2026EVolution Features

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