Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority start public consultation on the future of transport in the region
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has started its public consultation on its latest Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) is being held over the next four weeks. As part of the LTCP, its residents can now have their say on a proposed updated transport plan. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said: “As we develop our renewed plan, […]
Neology wins place on Crown Commercial Service’s Transport Technology and Associated Services Framework
Neology, the mobility specialist that is helping develop smart cities and safer communities, has announced it has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Transport Technology and Associated Services (TTAS) framework. As a result of this new supplier status, the government and public sector will be able to procure Neology’s full, turn-key […]
New technologies for assessing elderly drivers’ road safety wins funding
The Floow, a world leader in vehicle telemetry data capture and processing, has received £190k funding from The Road Safety Trust to advance approaches for assessing elderly drivers’ fitness to drive. As the driving population aged over 60 continues to grow, existing testing capabilities face challenges requiring some drivers to be approved or disqualified without […]
Squeezing out the private sector in rail could lead to funding black hole and missed opportunities for innovation
Independent transport operators that run the vast majority of rail services across Britain are cautioning the government that overly limiting private sector involvement could lead to a more costly railway in the long term and missed opportunities for innovation that would lead to better services for passengers. The warning comes ahead of a Department for […]
Bus Service Improvement Plans to enhance bus travel across the Peninsula Transport area
Peninsula Transport has welcomed proposals to enhance bus travel across the region as the five local transport authorities across the Peninsula Transport area submit Bus Service Improvement Plans to Government. Chairman of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “Oh behalf of Peninsula Transport I would like to congratulate all our transport authorities for submitting their […]
New campaign urges London’s drivers: save lives and cut carbon emissions by switching off engines when parked
A London-wide advertising campaign has launched today in a bid to cut air pollution and carbon emissions. Led by the City of London Corporation and Camden Council, and funded by the Mayor of London, the ‘Engine Off, Every Stop’ campaign features posters, bus rears, and billboards on roadside sites and petrol stations across the capital. Drivers are also […]
100 million car and taxi trips in city regions could be replaced by e-bikes if Government delivers target for shift to cycling, according to new report
Over 100 million car and taxi trips made in city regions each year could instead be on e-bikes if the Government is able to deliver its target for mode shift to cycling, according to a new report by consultants Steer for the Urban Transport Group (UTG). The report – Fully charged: Powering up the potential of […]
Extension to Canterbury electric scooter trial
The trial of electric scooters in Canterbury, Kent has been extended until the end of March 2022. Kent County Council is announcing the continuation of its part in the national trial following guidance from the Department for Transport (DfT). The e-scooters, operated by Bird, are part of a Government-led trial Rental e-scooters were first introduced […]
Nottinghamshire County Council makes progress with case for major road network
Nottinghamshire County Council has provided an update on plans to create a major road network and improve two of the county’s most congested routes. The authority is progressing with its full business case to improve the A614 and A6097, aimed at reducing congestion, supporting drivers, encouraging economic growth and unlocking housing land. Work on the […]
TfL asks its customers in London to help shape the future of step-free access
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a public consultation to shape future step-free access priorities and improvements on the London Underground network, the first of its kind in 15 years. The consultation, which runs until 10 February 2022, has been designed to help TfL identify which aspects of making London Underground stations more accessible it […]