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Opinion 6 Oct 2023

HS2: after the deluge…

Smart Transport chair Stephen Joseph on what the Prime Minister's recent statements mean for the transport world and for those working on decarbonising transport.

Transport projects get boost as PM cancels HS2 and redirects cash

The Government says it will redirect billions of pounds saved through the cancellation of HS2 to other transport projects.

PM delays ICE new car and van sales ban by five years

The ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans from 2030 has been scrapped, the Prime Minister has announced.

Opinion 13 Sep 2023

The role of devolution in decarbonising transport

As the urgency to decarbonise transport intensifies, Keith Dunham, regional lead for local transport in the North of England at AtkinsRéalis, explains why devolution has a vital role to play in our success.

Government 'committed' to ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030

The Government says it remains committed to the 2030 car and van fossil fuel phase-out date.

Call for the Government to legalise e-scooters

Local authorities, environmental charities and campaigners are among 50 organisations calling on the Government to legalise e-scooters.

Motorway services' charge point target at risk

New analysis suggests the Government is not on track to hit its motorway services target for electric vehicle (EV) charge points.

Government extends £2 bus fare cap

Bus fares will continue to be capped at £2 on single journeys until the end of October before rising to £2.50 until November 2024, the Government announced today.

Proving the health benefits of active travel

Opinion 11 May 2023

Why a new approach to active travel is needed

By John Nuutinen, CEO and co-founder of SkedGo.

Anne Shaw, executive director Transport for West Midlands

Opinion 20 Apr 2023

Deeper Devolution Deal will cement West Midlands as home of transport innovation

By Anne Shaw, executive director Transport for West Midlands.

Call for all smart motorways to be scrapped

Calls are being made for all smart motorways to be scrapped after the Government announced that it was cancelling new schemes following safety concerns.

Opinion 12 Apr 2023

Active Travel funding cuts are a step backwards

By Dan Simpson, senior policy and parliamentary officer at walking and cycling charity Sustrans.

Government announces £1.2 million of funding for freight initiatives

The Government has awarded £1.2 million to nine new projects that aim to help create cleaner, more innovative ways of delivering freight around the country.

Government announces £47 million of new funding to improve dangerous roads

The Government has announced £47.5 million of new funding for local authorities to improve safety on 27 of England's’s most dangerous roads.

Government sets out how it will deliver on net zero commitments

The Government has published a new report which sets out which sets out how it will enhance the country’s energy security, seize the economic opportunities available and deliver on its net zero commitments.

Call for Government to 'create post-pandemic bus network'

MPs have called on the Government to build a bus network ‘fit for the post-pandemic world’ with bigger investment in cashless payments, smart ticketing, priority bus routes and demand responsive services.

Government announces new framework to ensure road and rail development projects protect the environment

The Government has unveiled an updated framework with measures to protect the environment in new major road, rail, and rail freight schemes.

DfT delays major road projects and HS2

The Government has announced delays to some major road building projects in an effort to control costs.

Government pledges £80 million to support bus operators and extends £2 bus fare cap

The £2 bus fare cap is being extended for three months until the end of June as part of a £155 million Government programme, it has been announced today.

Whitepapers & reports 13 Feb 2023

Urban Public Transport Funding – Options for Reform

Produced by consultants Steer for the Urban Transport Group, this report explores the options for reforming local public transport funding.