Better Connected strategy promotes a joined-up transport network

Better Connected strategy promotes a joined-up transport network

Mark Moran

Passengers and drivers should be able to travel seamlessly across Britain without the need to juggle multiple tickets or apps. This is the key aim of the Better Connected national transport... continue

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2 Apr 2026Parking Review News

‘Better Connected’ integrated transport strategy concentrates on user experience

Peter Stonham

Contactless ‘Tap-and-go’ travel across trains, trams and buses has been headlined in the announcement of publication of the Government’s new integrated transport strategy, now called Better Connected and based on eight user-related priorities.  Though described in the... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
DfT unveils vision to make journeys easier to pay for, simpler and more reliable

DfT unveils vision to make journeys easier to pay for, simpler and more reliable

The much anticipated national transport strategy has been released by the DfT, with what it describes as “40 fully funded commitments” to make everyday journeys simpler, easier to pay for and more reliable “from door to door”. The Better Connected strategy, published on 2 April, announces a new... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

DfT appraisal review set to change transport priorities, as TASM strategy awaits implications

Peter Stonham

Recommendations awaited from a Department for Transport commissioned independent expert review of its appraisal methods could mean new priorities emerge for transport investment.  The review, now understood to be being finalised, is described as being a comprehensive look at modernising how... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

DfT now working on new Transport Poverty identification tool with DWP

Peter Stonham

The Department for Transport is now developing a new Transport Poverty Tool to combat poverty and meet government objectives to boost access to employment, education and training. It is mentioned in the DfT’s new Transport Data Action Plan   LTT understands the work also involves... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
Transport Data Action Plan will build ‘seamless and secure’ ecosystem

Transport Data Action Plan will build ‘seamless and secure’ ecosystem

Deniz Huseyin

The DfT has unveiled its Transport Data Action Plan (DAP) in a push... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

2024/25 bus statistics are revised upwards

The DfT’s bus statistics have been revised upwards since the original release last November as a result of updates made to the underlying data and a processing enhancement. Figures for England for the year ending March 2025 have been revised upwards by +0.3% for passenger journeys, +0.6% for... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026: the winners!

Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026: the winners!

Landor LINKS, sponsors and partners were delighted to announce the winners of the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026 at a packed and lively gala lunch ceremony last Friday at the Royal Lancaster... continue

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30 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
Tsyrklevich is Arrive’s first AI chief

Tsyrklevich is Arrive’s first AI chief

Mark Moran

Arrive is pushing towards becoming AI-first mobility platform as it looks to turn vast volumes of data into... continue

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26 Mar 2026Parking Review News
Car share and work from home to save energy during crisis

Car share and work from home to save energy during crisis

Mark Moran

The conflict in the Middle East has created the largest... continue

20 Mar 2026EVolution Features
Call for action on shared mobility in Scotland

Call for action on shared mobility in Scotland

Mark Moran

Scotland’s political parties have been urged to commit to passing legislation that would give the public access to shared... continue

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19 Mar 2026EVolution News

Vision-led planning and transport assessment processes need more clarity, TPS tells MHCLG

Peter Stonham

The commitment to Vision-led planning , and Transport Assessment reform under the new National Planning Policy Framework should be treated “as a programme of change, not a wording change” with deeper engagement than has been evident to date, the Transport Planning Society recommends in... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Scottish political parties urged to introduce e-scooter laws

Deniz Huseyin

Scotland’s political parties should commit to passing legislation allowing public access to shared e-scooters for the first time, said shared transport charity CoMoUK. E-scooter hire schemes are currently the only legal way to ride e-scooters on public roads in the UK, with trials running in... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

‘Sustainable proximity urban planning’ methodology launched

Peter Stonham

An urban planning methodology based on the concept of proximity is being promoted by the UN Habitat Global Observatory of Sustainable Proximities It seeks to offer a set of tools that cities can apply to achieve a better quality of life in cities. Described as Sustainable Proximities for a High... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
Sachdev new Chair of Catapult’s Board

Sachdev new Chair of Catapult’s Board

Connected Places Catapult has appointed Neil Sachdev MBE as new Chair of its Board. His appointment comes as outgoing Chair, Professor Greg Clark... continue

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19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today People
Scottish Government updates National Transport Strategy

Scottish Government updates National Transport Strategy

Mark Moran

Electric vehicle charging projects feature in the... continue

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18 Mar 2026EVolution News
Exploring European parking trends

Exploring European parking trends

Mark Moran

The European Parking Association (EPA) hosted a conference during Intertraffic Amsterdam. The EPA... continue

12 Mar 2026Parking Review Features
Intertraffic Awards 2026 winners announced

Intertraffic Awards 2026 winners announced

Mark Moran

The winners of the Intertraffic Awards 2026 have been announced at the opening ceremony of Intertraffic Amsterdam. The awards... continue

10 Mar 2026Parking Review Products & Services

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