Latest From Government programmes
- Healthy streets23 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.
- Healthy streets17 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.
- Government programmes17 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
- Government programmes20 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?
- Latest Insight & policy12 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.
- Finance and funding21 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’
- Mass transit systems15 Apr
How the UK can learn transport law-making from Strasbourg
Andy McDonald, shadow Secretary of State for Transport, reflects on a city that has used development of a modern tram network to replace car dominance
- Mass transit systems15 Apr
Transport law-making: A lack of authority
In many instances, councils don't control enough of the component parts to allow a co-ordinated approach, reports Mark Smulian
- Congestion15 Apr
The radical alternative revenue streams for transport funding
What are some of the alternative revenue-raising options in an era of electric cars, usership, autonomous vehicles and MaaS?
- Congestion7 Apr
The smart transport funding crunch. How will the Government make money from motorists?
How does the Government raise revenue from motorists in an era of electric cars, usership, autonomous vehicles and MaaS?
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.
