Latest Insight & policy
Electrification2 Jun 2021EV infrastructure (Pt 1): Are we ready for EV surge?
Electricity networks want to accelerate investment in infrastructure to speed up the UK’s transition to electric vehicles
Electrification2 Jun 2021EV infrastructure (Pt 2): Power to the people
The creation of a convenient and comprehensive public charging network is vital to build confidence for the transition to electric cars and vans, and to keep their wheels turning.
Government programmes26 May 2021National 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
Connectivity17 May 2021Transport-generated data: Devil is in the detail
Who owns transport-related data and who is prepared to share it? These questions, among many others, require resolution
Healthy streets9 Apr 2021Low-traffic neighbourhoods should move up agenda
When LTNs are proposed they often face opposition, usually from local businesses or drivers. But, they are mostly welcomed by residents
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
