Government programmes
Opinion13 Jan 2021Funding the future of greener travel
An effective public transport system will play an important role in a healthy, sustainable future. But the Government needs to act to ensure that the Covid recovery is not car-led, says Paul Tuohy
Latest news12 Jan 2021Scottish Government launches £1m MaaS fund
The Scottish Government has launched the second and final round of its Mobility as a Service (Maas) Investment Fund, with £1 million available.
Latest news12 Jan 2021Coventry and Oxford set to become UK’s first all-electric bus cities
Coventry and Oxford could be awarded up to £50 million each to switch their entire bus fleets to electric by 2025.
Latest news14 Dec 2020Government sets out 10-year green energy infrastructure plan
The Government has published a new Energy White Paper that sets out its transition to greener energy production to power the future of transport and the UK.
Active Travel9 Dec 2020Active travel: The golden age of cycling
Active travel – cycling and walking – has been brought to the forefront by the pandemic. Now there's the need to build on the progress made during lockdown
Reports9 Dec 2020Green Book Review 2020: Findings and response
The Government has published the findings from its review of the Green Book, which sets out how decisions on major UK investment programmes are appraised.
Latest news7 Dec 2020Government delays decarbonisation plan to spring 2021
The Government has pushed back its transport decarbonisation plan, which was due to be published before the end of the year, until spring 2021.
Latest news3 Dec 2020Stoke-on-Trent awarded £29m to upgrade transport network
Stoke-on-Trent will get £29m from the Government's Transforming Cities Fund to help improve train stations, active travel and the city’s central bus station.
Reports3 Dec 2020Shared Mobility - a report for the DfT
This DfT commissioned report looks at barriers for using shared mobility, factors driving demand and the potential impacts on traditional modes of transport.
Reports3 Dec 2020Future of Transport - Equalities and access to opportunity
This DfT comissioned report provides insight into the main areas of risk and opportunity that future transport could present for different sections of society.
Opinion2 Dec 2020Don't forget the rural need to decarbonise
When studying CO2 emissions there is a tendency to focus on our urban environments, but Stephen Joseph urges policymakers to go further afield
Latest news25 Nov 2020Widespread support for legalising micromobility vehicles
The Government has published responses to the Future of Transport Regulatory Review, which found “widespread support” for legalising micromobility vehicles.
Latest news25 Nov 2020Government seeks views on future of rural transport
Drone deliveries, digital mapping, apps and e-bikes are all being considered to improve transport connectivity in rural areas.
Latest news24 Nov 2020Riding Sunbeams awarded £2.5m for solar rail project
Riding Sunbeams has been awarded a £2.5 million grant to build and connect a solar powered energy plant that will directly power rail in East Sussex.
Latest news23 Nov 2020Welsh government calls for rail investment in transport review
The Welsh government has said any transport review should be used as an opportunity to “put right” the UK government’s neglect of Welsh railways.
Latest news18 Nov 2020Government confirms petrol and diesel ban from 2030
The Government has confirmed it will bring forward the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales to 2030.
Latest news16 Nov 2020Government set to announce 2030 new diesel and petrol vehicle ban
The Government is poised to bring forward the ban on new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040 to 2030, according to media sources.
Latest news13 Nov 2020Government releases £175 million for active travel
The Government is giving councils across England access to £175 million for cycling and walking measures provided the schemes are ‘properly consulted on’.
Latest news11 Nov 2020Government invests £60m in North Devon Link Road
The Government is investing £60 million in the A361, a key road linking Devon with the rest of the UK, with work expected to start this month.
Latest news11 Nov 2020Government seeks views on reducing haulage emissions
The Government is proposing longer goods vehicles are permanently allowed on Britain's roads and also wants to trial heavier HGVs to reduce emissions.
