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- Latest news6 May
Planning reforms risk ‘tide of car traffic’, campaigners warn
Ten organisations have written to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick urging changes to the Government’s proposed planning reforms which risk "tide of traffic".
- Latest news6 May
Government hails ‘green motoring milestone’ as EV sales pass 500,000
The Government has said the UK is “accelerating further towards a greener transport future” as sales of electric vehicles (EVs) pass the 500,000 mark.
- Latest news6 May
E-scooter legality decision pushed back
The Government has extended the end date of e-scooter trials until March 31, 2022, meaning it could be mid-2023 before any legislation permitting their use is introduced.
- Latest news5 May
UK rail freight helps cut seven million HGV journeys a year, according to new report
A Rail Delivery Group report has estimated that rail freight helps to cut millions of lorry journeys each year and contributes £2.5 billion to the UK economy.
- Reports5 May
The Value of Rail Freight 2021
This new report from the Rail Delivery Group has put together a new framework which enables the value of different types of freight paths to be calculated.
- Latest news4 May
English rail system cost £17.4 billion last year, according to financial overview
England’s rail system cost £17.4 billion, including £5.1bn from taxpayers, according to the latest financial overview for 2019-20 from the NAO.
- Latest news4 May
National Infrastructure Assessment consultation to start this autumn
The NIC has confirmed the second National Infrastructure Assessment will be published in the second half of 2023 and consultation will commence this autumn.
- Latest news4 May
Vehicle manufacturers ask to push petrol and diesel vehicle ban to 2035
Vehicle manufacturers have pushed back against the Government’s 2030 deadline for the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales by asking for a five year extension.
- Latest news4 May
DfT grants powers to decarbonise aviation infrastructure
The DfT has granted a range of additional powers to decarbonise aviation infrastructure as part of the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill.
- Latest news30 Apr
Shared transport 'crucial' to achieving net-zero
A focus on shared transport is 'crucial' to help London meet its net-zero ambitions and should be a priority for the next London Mayor, CoMoUK has said.
- Whitepapers & reports30 Apr
A greener, fairer and healthier London - CoMoUK
This document sets out CoMoUK’s asks for the next London Mayoral and Assembly terms to help create a greener, fairer and healthier city.
- Latest news29 Apr
Moto plans for ultra-rapid chargers at every UK site
Motorway service station operator Moto has confirmed plans to install ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at all its UK sites.
- Latest news29 Apr
Virtual Smart Transport Conference to address future of transport post-Covid-19
The long-term impact of Covid-19 on the transport sector will be a key theme at the Virtual Smart Transport Conference, which takes place on June 8 and 9.
- Latest news29 Apr
DfT, Enterprise and West Midlands Combined Authority among top 50 employers for women
The Department for Transport, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and West Midlands Combined Authority are among those named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021.
- Policy29 Apr
Factors affecting local bus demand and potential for increase
This Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) report shows how bus patronage has declined and suggests how demand could be brought back.
- Latest news29 Apr
Simpler fare structures could increase bus patronage, says CILT
Simpler fare structures may help boost the number of bus passengers, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT).
Top Stories from Smart Transport
'Self-driving' vehicles to be allowed on UK roads this year
Self-driving vehicles could be allowed on UK roads by the end of the year, the Government has announced.
Virtual Smart Transport Conference to address future of transport post-Covid-19
The long-term impact of Covid-19 on the transport sector will be a key theme at the Virtual Smart Transport Conference, which takes place on June 8 and 9.
DfT, Enterprise and West Midlands Combined Authority among top 50 employers for women
The Department for Transport, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and West Midlands Combined Authority are among those named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021.
Simpler fare structures could increase bus patronage, says CILT
Simpler fare structures may help boost the number of bus passengers, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT).
