Air quality
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Air quality 16 Jun
Road reallocation: it takes time to win hearts and minds
When local authorities propose changes affecting road usage, they often face initial resistance, but, with patience, attitudes can change
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Air quality 24 Feb
Decarbonisation: It's time to deliver
The debate regarding why or when local authorities should decarbonise their transport systems is over. What policies can start cutting greenhouse gas emissions?
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Air quality 29 Sep
Post lockdown: avoiding a car-led recovery
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted radical changes in the way people travel. The question now is how do we retain the best aspects and ditch the worst?
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Air quality 22 Sep
Decarbonisation: Where will councils find the money?
Councils are likely to seek increased funding to enable decarbonisation plan to be adequately addressed at local level, reports Mark Smulian
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Air quality 15 Sep
Decarbonising transport: Resetting how people and goods travel
Major change is needed to decarbonise transport. Jonathan Manning looks at the next steps following the publication of the Government’s plan
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Air quality 16 Dec
Fuels for industry heavyweights
Electricity is often the first solution that comes to mind when considering how to reduce air pollution generated by road transport. But it is not practical in every instance
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Active Travel 1 Sep
How roads can be put to better use
The ‘avoid public transport’ advice prompted a large spike in cycling and walking and lockdown has encouraged councils to consider reallocation of road space, writes Beate Kubitz
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Congestion 12 May
Freight and distribution logistics depots are losing out to affordable homes
Planners face pressure to make land available for residential use, while delivery companies are finding themselves on the periphery, reports Mark Smulian
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Air quality 27 Apr
How Seville supports zero emission transport on its streets
A bold political vision allied to urgent action has transformed travel within a city where cycling now prospers alongside scooters and Segways are set to follow
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Air quality 24 Mar
Driving the change to reach carbon neutrality: the key calls for action
The top-down approach has failed to drive significant change to reach carbon neutrality.