Air quality

Public buy-in critical to success of city air quality schemes (video)

The barriers local authorities face when implementing a clean air zone scheme to tackle local air pollution and how they can secure public buy-in will be discussed at this year’s Smart Transport National Conference.

World Car Free Day: win two tickets to the Smart Transport National Conference

We are giving away two free tickets to the Smart Transport National Conference to celebrate World Car Free Day.

Opinion 22 Sep 2023

Car Free Day – a wake-up call for our planet and our health

By Paul Tuohy, chief executive officer, Campaign for Better Transport

London Mayor's expanded ULEZ scheme is legal – court

A judge today ruled that the London Mayor's plan to extend the Ulez emission zone to the whole of London is lawful.

Renewable fuels guide for harder-to-electrify vehicles produced

Operators of harder-to-electrify heavy duty vehicles are being urged to consider renewable fuels to cut their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Pro-LTN councillors do not lose votes, analysis suggests

Despite attracting much controversy, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) are not the ‘election-defining issue’ many believe them to be, new research suggests.

Delivery giant trials walking freight in London

Parcel delivery giant UPS has launched its first walking freight trial on public land to support the reduction of emissions and congestion in Fitzrovia, Central London.

Region-wide travel app takes ‘major step forward’ in West Midlands

A new approach to travelling around the West Midlands using a region-wide app which includes all transport modes has moved a step closer.

Leeds City Council's decision not to introduce charging clean air zone vindicated

A council’s decision not to introduce a charging clean air zone (CAZ) has been justified after new figures show emissions continue to tumble.

Most congested worldwide cities revealed in new report

London, Paris, Brussels, Moscow and New York comprise the top five most congested cities in the world, according to traffic experts Inrix.

Opinion 5 Jan 2023

Be carefree, go car-free

Reducing reliance on cars is essential if the UK is to achieve net zero, says Emilia Hanna at Possible

TfL accelerates transition to cleaner private hire vehicles

Private hire vehicles licensed for the first time with Transport for London (TfL) will now be required to be zero emission capable in a bid to improve air quality.

Opinion 21 Sep 2022

Embracing the alternatives this World Car Free Day

Campaign for Better Transport asks that we plan our journeys differently and leave our cars at home for World Car Free Day

Carolyn Axtell, car free London campaigner at climate charity Possible

Opinion 21 Sep 2022

World Car Free Day, pop-up parklets and use of space

Carolyn Axtell of climate charity Possible comments on World Car Free Day

Opinion 26 Aug 2022

Reducing flights of fancy is only way to cut airline emissions

Until planes can shake off their reliance on fossil fuels, the only way to cut aviation emissions will be to fly less

Air quality 16 Jun 2022

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

EU Parliament backs 2035 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

The EU Parliament has voted to back a European Commission proposal for a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035.

London plans to expand ULEZ in 2023

Transport for London (TfL) is to launch a consultation this year on expanding the city’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) in 2023.

Air quality 24 Feb 2022

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?

Latest case studies 17 Feb 2022

Active Travel (Pt 2): Walking the walk

Walking is the most basic form of travel – perhaps that’s why it has been constantly overlooked when it comes to transport policy