Transport for the West Midlands has stated that people caught spitting at bus drivers or passengers are increasingly likely to be caught and face jail sentences. Common assault incidents such as this have increased in frequency over the last year. Male bus drivers have increasingly been the target, while 10% of attacks have also been…
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Transport for London has announced that Andy Byford has been appointed as Transport Commissioner for London. His most recent role was President and CEO of New York City Transit Authority. He will begin working at TfL on 29 June, while the current Commissioner, Mike Brown MVO, will stay in place until 10 July to hand…
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Transport Focus has published its fourth week of research into travel habits and attitudes. Little has changed since the previous week, as data shows that many people are still working from home and following advice to limit unnecessary journeys. Road traffic levels are rising, however. Younger people have been found to be less risk averse…
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An additional £283m has been made available to increase the number of bus and light rail services in England “as quickly as possible” so that people who need to travel can do so safely. Announced by the transport secretary Grant Shapps on Saturday, the funding amounts to £254m for buses and £29m for trams and…
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The Government is to appoint a national walking and cycling commissioner and an active travel inspectorate for England. A long-term active travel budget similar to the five-year budget for Highways England will also be created. The news comes alongside the announcement of a £250m fund for active travel projects in 2020/21. Meanwhile, new statutory guidance…
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The government is proposing to reallocate roadspace to cyclists and pedestrians within weeks as the country prepares to emerge from lockdown. While addressing immediate challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps also sees “an opportunity to make lasting changes”. With public transport capacity severely constrained by the need to maintain social distancing,…
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Today we find ourselves in a new reality. It is hard to believe that our Decarbonising Transport event was just one month ago. Since then the world has changed beyond recognition. The battle against Covid-19 has the potential to devastate large swathes of the economy. Measures are in place to mitigate the direct impact…
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Net Zero: How We Stop Causing Climate Change by Dieter Helm is a must read for anyone serious about tackling climate change. It blows apart the myths and self-delusions that block us from seeing clearly. With laser like precision it presents a clear diagnosis of the problem and sets out a prospectus for change that…
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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the world, yet its potential as a clean, green, zero emission fuel is only beginning to be realised. Hydrogen buses, cars, trains, bin lorries, police cars and ambulances exist and are in use today. These vehicles emit only water as they move, and Hyundai claims their NEXO hydrogen…
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Read more“The Transport Knowledge Hub is a fantastic resource and I’m really excited about the opportunity to explore how we can maximise its use among transport stakeholders. In the South East Midlands, investing in local transport infrastructure has unlocked significant economic growth. The Hub offers a formal framework for sharing expertise with decision makers around the UK, as well as learning from the experience of others. This will enable more investment to be directed towards local and sustainable forms of transport.
Hilary Chipping, Deputy CEO, SEMLEP
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