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Latest news14 Dec 2020Mayor of London considers 'Greater London boundary charge'
Non-residents of Greater London could be charged to drive into the city region if the Government does not agree to give the capital £500 million from vehicle excise duty (VED).
Latest news1 Dec 2020Rail, bus and active travel set to replace M4 motorway extension plans
The Welsh Transport Commission has suggested using additional rail stations, rapid bus routes and cycle corridors as an alternative to the axed plans for an M4 motorway extension.
Reports1 Dec 2020The importance of infrastructure: South East Wales Transport Commission report
The South East Wales Transport Commission report is calling for an infrastructure package that focusses on rail, buses and active travel to help cut congestion.
Reports25 Nov 2020The Great Traffic Disruptor - UK Noise Association report
This UK Noise Association report looks at how the transport industry can deliver on the three ‘E’s: equity, the environment and the economy.
Latest news18 Nov 2020C40 Cities launches green bank guide
C40 Cities has put together a guide to launching a green bank to fund a sustainable recovery from Covid-19.
Latest news11 Nov 2020Greater Manchester to roll out smart AI traffic junctions
TfGM has partnered with Vivacity Labs to roll out AI-controlled smart traffic junctions to help boost active travel in the region.
Latest news11 Nov 2020TfGM calls for business response for air quality consultations
TfGM is looking for businesses to give their views on proposals to use £150 million in funding to help fleets across the region switch to cleaner vehicles.
Latest news10 Nov 2020Covid-19 sets back public transport by 18 years, says RAC
For the first time since 2002, fewer than half of drivers (43%) say they would use their cars less even if public transport was improved, according to the RAC.
- Latest news5 Nov 2020
Global mayors call for governments to invest in the green recovery
Investing COVID stimulus funds in green solutions would deliver a much faster economic recovery, according to new research released by a group of global mayors.
Latest news4 Nov 2020UK citizens willing to limit car journeys to improve air quality
Almost two thirds of UK citizens would limit car journeys at certain times in order to improve urban air quality, according to a survey by Kapsch TrafficCom.
Latest news2 Nov 2020EAV to launch lightweight electric taxi bike in spring 2021
Oxfordshire-based Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) has revealed plans for an ultra-lightweight taxi bike.
Latest news19 Oct 2020Cities must adapt to changes forced by Covid-19, say UK businesses
UK cities must adapt to accelerated change brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic like greener travel and remote working, according to a survey of UK businesses.
Latest news14 Oct 2020National Infrastructure Commission shares transport development toolkit
A new toolkit curated by the National Infrastructure Commission is offering advice to cities on developing local transport infrastructure strategies.
Reports14 Oct 2020Principles for effective urban infrastructure
The National Infrastructure Commission has published its development toolkit offering advice to cities on developing local strategies.
Latest news6 Oct 2020Prime Minister launches major UK road and rail review
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has launched an independent road and rail review that will look at improving transport infrastructure across the UK.
Latest news29 Sep 2020Norwich receives £32 million to overhaul transport network
Norwich has been granted £32 million in Government funding to overhaul its local transport links and change how residents use and access the city.
Healthy streets22 Sep 2020What should streets be for? And how do we achieve the goals?
The car’s dominance of our streets may be coming to an end if campaigners are successful, reports Emma Griffin, co-founder of Action Vision Zero
Latest news11 Sep 2020AppyWay launches £20m funding round to support growth
AppyWay, the kerbside management and smart parking technology company, has launched its £20 million series B funding round to help support its growth ambitions.
Latest news11 Sep 2020Londoners urged to join Car Free Day on September 22
Transport for London (TfL) is urging Londoners to go car free on September 22 as part of its plans to boost awareness for improving air quality in the capital.
Latest news24 Aug 2020Highways England to invest £27.4bn in road network by 2025
Highways England is planning to invest £27.4 billion in the strategic road network across the country over the next five years.
