Our guest opinions section offers opinion and thought leadership around different topics of the transport sector, including air quality, congestion, micro-mobility, Mobility as a Service (Maas), active travel, electrification, healthy streets, autonomous vehicles and more. To suggest a guest opinion email managing editor Mike Roberts.
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Opinion 19 Jan 2023Looking ahead to 2023 – the year things need to get moving
After a year of political upheaval and industrial unrest there has rarely been a greater need for stability in just about every area of transport, says Paul Tuohy of Campaign for Better Transport
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Opinion 19 Jan 2023Greening the railways: Why data is key
Digital transformation is required to meet increased demand for rail sustainability, says Hexagon’s Dr Uwe Jasnoch
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Opinion 5 Jan 2023Be carefree, go car-free
Reducing reliance on cars is essential if the UK is to achieve net zero, says Emilia Hanna at Possible
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Opinion 29 Dec 2022Going for growth by boosting public transport
To achieve better agglomeration (more people in the same place) will require greater investment. But the rewards could be substantial
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Opinion 22 Dec 2022Giving councils the tools to develop net zero strategies
Toolkit outlines the actions local authorities can take and the support that’s there for them. Energy Saving Trust’s Tim Anderson explains
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Opinion 1 Dec 2022The disunited kingdom of travel
Public involvement and consent are needed to address four key areas of divergence, says Smart Transport chair Stephen Joseph
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Opinion 24 Nov 2022Pay-as-you-drive, the future of road taxation
Campaign for Better Transport research shows a road pricing scheme may not be the vote loser some politicians expect it to be
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Opinion 17 Nov 2022Stephen Joseph's view of the Autumn Statement
Smart Transport chair: "The Autumn Statement had little to say on transport, but there were some significant announcements."
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Opinion 15 Nov 2022What can the UK learn from its European neighbours when it comes to cycling infrastructure?
In recent years, the UK Government has made a conscious effort to make cycling more accessible to everyone. But despite the recent drive, many parts of the country still lack the necessary infrastructure to encourage and promote greater levels of cycling among its inhabitants and visitors.
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Opinion 10 Oct 2022Are e-bikes a feasible option for London commuters?
If you live or work in London, you know that commuting can be a pain. Traffic jams, expensive parking, and crowded public transportation can make getting to work a bit of a nightmare. But with workers adjusting to the demands of office life once again, many of us are taking the opportunity to assess the way we commute to and from work.
