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- Urban17 May
Future of Cities (Pt 2): How trends will influence transport and infrastructure
It may be a little while before the outcomes and impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are fully known, but there is little doubt that it has presented planners with an unprecedented opportunity to make substantial changes in one fell swoop
- Opinion17 May
Rise of greener, leaner mobility won’t be thrown off course
Development of the technology underpinning connected and automated mobility has not been badly disrupted by Covid-19. Now we must seek to push on
- Latest news13 May
Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics finalists revealed
The finalists for the 2021 Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced.
- Latest news13 May
Jo Field appointed president of Women in Transport
Women in Transport has elected Jo Field as its new president, succeeding Katie Hulland.
- Latest news13 May
Freight in the spotlight at Virtual Smart Transport Conference
The Virtual Smart Transport Conference will look at how the movement of goods can be decarbonised during the freight breakout session on June 9.
- Latest news13 May
Government backs infrastructure for air taxis (inc video)
The Urban-Air Port programme, to create infrastructure for electric air taxis and autonomous logistics drones, has received backing from the UK Government.
- Latest news13 May
Huw Merriman to tackle decarbonisation at Virtual Smart Transport Conference
Chair of the Transport Select Committee Huw Merriman will give the committee’s take on transport decarbonisation at the Virtual Smart Transport Conference.
- Opinion13 May
What does Green Book review mean for transport planning/projects?
Changes to Green Book guidance, with a switch in emphasis towards the strategic case, look set to alter the way projects are developed and prioritised
- Latest news12 May
Queen’s Speech: Infrastructure, ‘levelling up’ and environment key priorities
Infrastructure, ‘levelling up’ and the environment have been outlined in the Queen’s Speech as the Government’s priorities for the new parliamentary session.
- Latest news12 May
Birmingham launches CAZ vehicle scrappage scheme
Birmingham City Council has launched a vehicle scrappage and travel credit scheme ahead of the opening of its clean air zone (CAZ) on June 1.
- Latest news11 May
Mobility hub launched at Imperial College London
Imperial College London, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Brompton Bike Hire have partnered to launch a mobility hub at Imperial’s South Kensington campus.
- Latest news11 May
Daf Trucks introduces electric charging stations
Daf Trucks has introduced electric charging stations for LF Electric and CF Electric trucks, as well as vans.
- Latest news10 May
EVs cheaper to produce than ICE vehicles by 2027
Electric cars and vans should be cheaper to make than petrol or diesel vehicles by 2027, according to new research.
- Latest news10 May
Government to publish 'levelling up' white paper
The Government is set to publish a ‘landmark’ levelling up white paper, setting out how new policy interventions will "improve opportunity and boost livelihoods".
- 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
UK businesses set to invest £16bn in EVs
UK firms are planning to invest £15.8bn in electric vehicles (EVs) over the next 12 months, a 50% increase in their spending last year, finds new research.
Top Stories from Smart Transport
Huw Merriman to tackle decarbonisation at Virtual Smart Transport Conference
Chair of the Transport Select Committee Huw Merriman will give the committee’s take on transport decarbonisation at the Virtual Smart Transport Conference.
Queen’s Speech: Infrastructure, ‘levelling up’ and environment key priorities
Infrastructure, ‘levelling up’ and the environment have been outlined in the Queen’s Speech as the Government’s priorities for the new parliamentary session.
Birmingham launches CAZ vehicle scrappage scheme
Birmingham City Council has launched a vehicle scrappage and travel credit scheme ahead of the opening of its clean air zone (CAZ) on June 1.
EVs cheaper to produce than ICE vehicles by 2027
Electric cars and vans should be cheaper to make than petrol or diesel vehicles by 2027, according to new research.
