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- Latest news27 Jan
Sale of ICE cars could be limited ahead of 2030
The sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) petrol and diesel cars could be limited ahead of the Government’s planned 2030 ban.
- Latest news27 Jan
Police commissioner calls for ban on smart motorways
A South Yorkshire, police crime commissioner (PCC) has written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, calling for a ban on smart motorways.
- Latest news27 Jan
Smart Transport members call for tougher air pollution targets
A number of Smart Transport members have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for tougher air pollution targets, after inquest into death of Ella Kissi-Debrah.
- Latest case studies27 Jan
Case study: Britain’s lost cycleways
Between 1937 and 1940 the Ministry of Transport only gave grants to local authorities for arterial road schemes if they included nine-foot-wide cycleways both sides of the road.
- Latest news26 Jan
Laura Shoaf named chair of Urban Transport Group
The Urban Transport Group has appointed Laura Shoaf, managing director of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), as chair
- Latest news25 Jan
DfT launches £794 million fund to reopen two rail routes
The Department for Transport (DfT) is investing £794 million to reopen two rail routes closed more than 50 years ago.
- Latest news22 Jan
Nissan to increase EV battery production in the UK
Nissan has said it will move additional electric vehicle (EV) battery production to the UK, following the Brexit trade deal.
- Latest news20 Jan
DfT launches consultation on Manchester's railways
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on improving rail services in and around Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Latest news20 Jan
TfL calls for extra £1.6bn per year to decarbonise by 2030
Transport for London (TfL) has said it needs an average of £1.6 billon per annum capital funding between 2023/24 and 2029/30 in order to decarbonise by 2030.
- Latest news20 Jan
Bristol to introduce charging clean air zone
Bristol City Council is planning to introduce a charging clean air zone (CAZ) after modelling showed it is necessary to improve air quality.
- Latest news20 Jan
Last chance to nominate for the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award 2021
Time is running out to nominate someone inspirational for the 2021 Barbara Cox Award Woman of the Year Award.
- Latest news20 Jan
Mycardirect expands services with Avalon Vehicle Rental acquisition
Flexible car subscription provider Mycardirect is forecasting its fleet will grow tenfold this year after acquiring Avalon Vehicle Rental.
- Latest case studies20 Jan
Case study: HS2 cycle link
A cycleway alongside HS2 was part of the vision for the project, and would deliver health, congestion and economic benefits of between £3 and £8 per £1 spent.
- Latest Insight & policy20 Jan
Acceleration Unit is go – but where, exactly, is it going?
The Government has appointed a team of specialists to help speed up transport projects, but the building element is only part of the story, reports Beate Kubitz
- Latest news19 Jan
London’s 9,000 buses now meet ULEZ standards
Transport for London (TfL) declares “major milestone” in tackling air pollution as London's 9,000 buses all now meet, or exceed, Euro VI emissions standard.
- Latest news19 Jan
Budget cuts 'undermine' levelling-up agenda, says TfN
Transport for the North (TfN) has criticised Government plans to cut its funding, suggesting it will “undermine the levelling-up agenda”.
Top Stories from Smart Transport
Smart Transport members call for tougher air pollution targets
A number of Smart Transport members have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for tougher air pollution targets, after inquest into death of Ella Kissi-Debrah.
Sale of ICE cars could be limited ahead of 2030
The sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) petrol and diesel cars could be limited ahead of the Government’s planned 2030 ban.
DfT launches £794 million fund to reopen two rail routes
The Department for Transport (DfT) is investing £794 million to reopen two rail routes closed more than 50 years ago.
Bristol to introduce charging clean air zone
Bristol City Council is planning to introduce a charging clean air zone (CAZ) after modelling showed it is necessary to improve air quality.
TfL calls for extra £1.6bn per year to decarbonise by 2030
Transport for London (TfL) has said it needs an average of £1.6 billon per annum capital funding between 2023/24 and 2029/30 in order to decarbonise by 2030.
Nissan to increase EV battery production in the UK
Nissan has said it will move additional electric vehicle (EV) battery production to the UK, following the Brexit trade deal.
