In recent years, the idea of a ‘smart city’ has shifted from science fiction to meaningless buzzword to – finally – something that is becoming reality for many. Our towns and cities are becoming more intelligent and connected every day. And with technology... continue
The businessman behind a planned “open access” train service is offering to invest in about 250 additional... continue
Since 2014, Innovate UK has invested around £1.3 billion to help businesses across the country to innovate, with match funding from industry taking the total value of projects... continue
Digital connectivity is the 'golden thread' in the future mobility agenda, enabling new... continue
Maintenance of local roads on Scotland’s mainland should be entrusted to 12 new authorities, Scottish Road Works Commissioner Angus Carmichael has told MSPs. This would strike a better balance between accountability and efficiency than the current “poor model”, where local... continue
Air quality has improved at all locations in Wales where 50mph limits were imposed last year on trunk roads, although the mean traffic speed was significantly higher than 50mph. The Welsh Government introduced the 50mph limits in June 2018 and made them permanent last summer. This week it published... continue
The UK Government has offered a “risible” dowry for the transfer of a disused railway tunnel, which campaigners hope to convert into a cycling and walking route, according to a minister. Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council supports the campaign to reopen the two-mile tunnel at the... continue
Local and national governments are at risk of misplacing investment amid the glamour and excitement of new transport technologies, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has warned. Commenting on the Welsh Government’s decarbonisation plan, the WLGA said a “careful cost-benefit... continue
The other day I saw a heavily pregnant woman walking across a side road... continue
Your enlightening focus on climate change in recent issues shows how polarised views can become. On the one hand, there are those who are convinced that climate change is a direct result of human activity (doom-mongers) and on the other hand there is a scientific community that is not convinced of... continue
I'm still pondering Brian Dalton's analysis (“Climate threat means Britain must become a nanny state”, LTT 13 Sep). It is a shame that he likened climate change deniers to those who are still campaigning for a Brexit Remain option (or a well-informed Second Referendum?). Climate change... continue
A set of measures to boost rail freight in the UK could generate between £75bn-£90bn in environmental, social and economic benefits over ten years, states a new report from the Rail Freight Group. The study, undertaken by Stephen Joseph Associates, says a new approach from national and... continue
Councils in Tyne & Wear have dropped plans to... continue
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Phil Goodwin
The 1950s battle against smog can clarify the ills of car dependency
I guess that not many readers of LTT will actually remember the reality of smog. The dark, filthy air was a mixture of smoke...