Alexander takes over from Haigh as transport secretary

Alexander takes over from Haigh as transport secretary

Heidi Alexander has been appointed as Labour’s new transport secretary following the unexpected departure of Louise Haigh, who resigned over a past... continue

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Pedestrian-friendly town centres are good for business, Living Streets report finds

Pedestrian-friendly town centres are good for business, Living Streets report finds

Deniz Huseyin

There is a “wealth of evidence” showing that those who walk or wheel... continue

29 Nov 2024Local Transport Today News

UK active travel monitoring ‘too varied to allow regional comparisons’ - Wales says

Comparing the outcomes of active travel investment and behaviour change promotion in different parts of the UK is hampered by a lack of harmonisation of monitoring data, the Welsh Government has told auditors. The potential benefits of benchmarking are increasing as more funding is directed... continue

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Two new Busways move ahead to support Cambridge housing development

Peter Stonham

Partnership has applied for a Transport and Works Act Order to the Department for Transport for a new busway, travel hub and path for walkers and cyclists linking Cambourne to Cambridge. It is part of a package of transport developments to support major new housing developments which will include... continue

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Let’s build viable car alternatives, Greenwood tells TPS

Deniz Huseyin

Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood has urged politicians, transport planners, town planners, and built-environment professionals to work together to deliver “viable, reliable and desirable alternatives to car dependency”. Speaking at the Transport Planning Society (TPS)... continue

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Transport Secretary launches Integrated National Transport Strategy and call for ideas

Transport Secretary launches Integrated National Transport Strategy and call for ideas

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has set out her vision for a more joined up and locally-led transport across England. Speaking at Leeds Civic Hall, she outlined her vision for a new Integrated National Transport Strategy, the first in a quarter of a century – which will set out a ‘people first approach’ to getting people... continue

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Car output slips in October as UK and EU markets stall

Car output slips in October as UK and EU markets stall

UK car manufacturing output fell -15.3% in October, the eighth consecutive month of decline, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The news comes as... continue

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The reality is that the ZEV Mandate is working

The reality is that the ZEV Mandate is working

Colin Walker

Flexibilities built into the Zero Emission vehicle (ZEV) Mandate which the car industry lobbied for, including credit for low-emitting... continue

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Government to consult on ZEV Mandate

Government to consult on ZEV Mandate

A consultation will be held on the operation of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, which require car-makers in Britain to sell an... continue

27 Nov 2024EVolution News
Auto industry rings alarm bells over EV transition

Auto industry rings alarm bells over EV transition

The UK automotive industry has called for urgent government intervention to safeguard the sector and Britain’s zero-emission vehicle transition. The call comes as new analysis by the Society of... continue

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TfL tackles problem pavement parking of dockless e-bikes

TfL tackles problem pavement parking of dockless e-bikes

Transport for London will work with boroughs to create additional parking spaces for dockless rental bikes and e-scooters to enable more people to use the schemes safely. TfL has written to dockless e-bike and e-scooter... continue

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Rawlins is Bee Network's first Disability Advocate

Rawlins is Bee Network's first Disability Advocate

Greater Manchester’s Bee Network Committee has appointed Cllr Tracy Rawlins as its first ever Disability Advocate. Rawlins has taken up the role to advocate for the needs and experiences of... continue

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Associate Director role for Franco at SYSTRA

Associate Director role for Franco at SYSTRA

Dr Patrizia Franco is starting a new position as Associate Director - Activity and Agent-based Modelling SYSTRA UK & Ireland. She was previously at Connected Places... continue

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Crowd safety role for Hunt at Greenwich University

Crowd safety role for Hunt at Greenwich University

Aiofe Hunt MBE has taken on a new role as Professor of Crowd Safety and Security, and M34Impact Business Development and Partnerships Lead at the University of Greenwich. This follows seven years at... continue

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Barrett named Young Transport Planner of the Year

Barrett named Young Transport Planner of the Year

Devon Barrett has been named Young Transport Planner of the Year by the Transport Planning Society. He is Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer and at Podaris, the online collaboration platform... continue

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Ethos: We’ll share your journey

Ethos: We’ll share your journey

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Ethos is a new name for an established centre of expertise. In 2012 Adam Bunce had a vision... continue

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Trellint: Driven by data

Trellint: Driven by data

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Technology and its applications in the parking industry have ramped up... continue

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The ZEV Mandate fuels the UK’s EV boom

The ZEV Mandate fuels the UK’s EV boom

The UK electric car market has seen remarkable growth this year, thanks to the ZEV mandate regulation. The continued increase in electric vehicle (EV)... continue

20 Nov 2024EVolution Features
‘ZEV Mandate must be upheld’

‘ZEV Mandate must be upheld’

Environmental groups are urging the UK government to continue supporting the EV transition through targeted... continue

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