Latest From Government programmes
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Government programmes 2 Jun
Government policy is a taxing problem inhibiting switch to multi-modal transport
The Government is keen to promote modal shift in our transport choices, but several tax policies are at odds with this goal...
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Government programmes 17 Mar
Public transport: What does the future hold?
Is it short-sighted to expect public transport to ‘pay’ for itself? Shouldn’t some other benefits of having a fit-for-purpose system also be considered?
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Government programmes 26 May
National bus strategy get mixed reception
Government plans for England’s buses gain support, but questions are raised over the ability of local authorities to comply with proposed timescales
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Government programmes 24 Mar
Decarbonisation and the Ten Point Plan
Government has set out bold plans for reducing the UK’s carbon footprint, but where will the funding come from? asks Graeme Pickering
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Healthy streets 23 Jun
The future of mass transit services: The bus
Bus passenger numbers have been falling for decades, but not everywhere – and the humble bus still accounts for 58% of all public transport journeys.
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Healthy streets 17 Jun
Political will is 'biggest barrier' to buses
Buses are a simple, affordable, proven way of allowing really dense use of city centres, which is economically powerful.
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Government programmes 17 Jun
Saving time no longer tops the planning agenda
Sustainability and levelling-up are now key considerations when decision-makers debate the viability of transport infrastructure projects, reports Mark Smulian
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Government programmes 20 May
Can we really find transport solutions for everyone?
Policymakers have to consider the needs of the whole population when it comes to transport, but how well are they doing?
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Connectivity 12 May
Data: what are the the opportunities and barriers?
In our connected world, data has a huge role to play – and if channelled in the right direction it can be one of our greatest assets, reports David Fowler.
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Finance and funding 21 Apr
Funding the development of new mobility projects
Competitive pitches are tiring out those chasing cash injections to support research, but investors still enthusiastically seek the ‘next big thing’
Top Stories from Government programmes
Could a National Bus Strategy give buses a brighter future?
Funding reforms and better integration with other forms of transport will help to re-establish the importance of the Great British bus, says Darren Shirley.
Ride-sharing service saves Innisfil council £4.75m
Innisfil in Ontario has teamed up with Uber to offer residents flat rate rides to popular destinations.
