Air quality
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Air quality 16 Jun 2022Road 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
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Latest news 9 Jun 2022EU 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.
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Latest news 8 Mar 2022London 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.
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Air quality 24 Feb 2022Decarbonisation: 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?
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Latest case studies 17 Feb 2022Active 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
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Urban 17 Feb 2022South Fulham traffic scheme: From 87% opposed to 91% in favour – within a year
That’s the incredible swing in sentiment towards the area’s low traffic scheme
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Opinion 17 Feb 2022Planning: An imagined speech from a future enlightened Secretary of State
Thank you for inviting me to speak to Smart Transport in my first week as Secretary of Planning, Housing and Future Generations.
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Opinion 20 Jan 2022The role of freight in delivering a greener future for cities
Clare Linton, policy and research advisor at the Urban Transport Group discusses how greening urban freight is key to decarbonising city regions.
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Reports 20 Jan 2022Delivering a greener future - Urban freight and the decarbonisation of the city regions
This report by Urban Transport Group highlights how freight is vital to the effective functioning of the UK economy.
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Latest news 18 Jan 2022Majority support tighter EU car emissions rules and are willing to pay
More than than three-quarters (76%) of people support stronger EU air pollution rules for carmakers to make vehicles as clean as possible, a new YouGov survey shows.
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Opinion 4 Jan 2022Removing the roadblocks to net zero transport
How to collaboratively accelerate action and make net zero transport a reality - inspired by lessons from Denmark, recently ranked the world’s greenest country.
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Latest news 1 Dec 2021'No time for delay – transport decarbonisation needs to start now'
The eye-watering bill for the UK to reach carbon net zero by 2050 - forecast to be £1.4 trillion for the nation as a whole - will be dwarfed by the cost of failing to limit global warming.
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Policy 19 Oct 2021Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener
The Government has set out its policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet net zero targets by 2050.
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Latest news 30 Sep 2021
Calls for tougher UK air quality limits as WHO restrictions slashed
Industry body wants to see the UK Government reduce legal limits for pollutants, following the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) new limits.
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Latest news 29 Sep 2021Wales to enforce new 50mph speed limits to tackle pollution
Motorists exceeding the 50mph speed limits on some of the most polluted roads in Wales could be fined from next Monday (October 4).
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Latest news 28 Sep 2021
European Commission warned against watering down Euro 7 standards
T&E has warned the European Commission against watering down upcoming Euro 7 emissions standards under any pressure from vehicle manufacturers.
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Latest news 23 Sep 2021Legalise e-scooters to reduce car use, says think tank
The Government should legalise private and shared e-scooters and give Transport for London (TfL) the power to manage shared schemes, says Centre for London.
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Reports 23 Sep 2021Micromobility in London
The report by Centre for London looks at how micromobility vehicles could help to reduce car use, cut carbon emissions, and improve air quality.
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Reports 21 Sep 2021Future Mobility Hubs
The report outlines Go-Ahead and Arup's vision for how future mobility hubs can be developed for different contexts within the UK.
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Latest news 21 Sep 2021Go-Ahead and Arup outline vision for sustainable transport hubs
Public transport operator, Go-Ahead Group, has partnered with engineering and consulting firm, Arup, to create a blueprint for sustainable transport hubs.
