Latest Insight & policy
Latest Insight & policy1 Apr 2021The future of cities: part one
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us flexible working 'works' but what does this mean for our cities in the longer term?
Mass transit systems31 Mar 2021Highlights from the National Rail Recovery Conference
The virtual National Rail Recovery Conference, which took place last month, gave an insight into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and reform of the sector.
Government programmes24 Mar 2021Decarbonisation 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
Universal access8 Mar 2021Ridding transport of gender bias is no simple task
Most decision-makers are white males, so what chance is there for others to have their hopes and fears properly represented? asks Laura Laker
Mass transit systems24 Feb 2021EV progress leaves Treasury facing tax challenge
To address its green agenda, the Government wants drivers to go electric, but that will leave a big hole in fuel duty income, says Mark Smulian
Finance and funding2 Feb 2021Travel solutions for rural communities
Out of sight meant out of mind when it came to solving the transport problems experienced by non-urban residents, but the focus is shifting, says Beate Kubitz
Latest Insight & policy20 Jan 2021Acceleration Unit is go – but where, exactly, is it going?
The Government has appointed a team of specialists to help speed up transport projects, but the building element is only part of the story, reports Beate Kubitz
Latest Insight & policy13 Jan 2021Dumbing-down of smart ticketing?
Did vested interests of bus companies block the path to a workable MaaS system in the north? Or it that ‘complete nonsense and an urban myth’? Mark Smulian reports
Mass transit systems6 Jan 2021Is free transport the solution for society’s poorest?
Inadequate transport provision always seems to hit those in poverty the hardest. It is time to re-evaluate our priorities, asks Laura Laker
Latest Insight & policy22 Dec 2020Is Demand-Responsive Transport a viable solution?
Buses need to get passengers back on board. But it is proving to be a case of easier said than done, reports Beate Kubitz
