£30m for ADEPT Live Labs 2
Cutting-edge, innovative ideas to decarbonise the country’s highways will be brought to life thanks to tens of millions of pounds in taxpayer funding. The £30 million Live Labs 2 competition, funded by the Department for Transport will support projects looking at ways to decarbonise local highways infrastructure in regions across the UK. There will be […]
Government promises cheaper and better buses in £7 billion package to level up transport outside London
Thirty-one counties, city regions and unitary authorities have been chosen for funding to level up their local bus services in the latest awards from the government’s bus transformation programme. Including earlier awards, just under two-thirds of England’s population outside London will benefit from new investment to make their buses more frequent, more reliable, easier to […]
Law changes to hit those who use a handheld device behind the wheel
From today (25 March 2022), motorists are breaking the law if they use a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel for any use, including to take photos or videos, scroll through playlists or play games – as the government closes a loophole previously exploited by dangerous drivers to escape conviction. Anyone caught using their handheld device […]
If transport is to get funding, it needs to tell the right story – opinion
One of the architects of a major new reference document to guide local authorities in using technology to deliver service, has explained how it is vital authorities can clearly explain why such investment is so important. Darren Capes from the Department for Transport has written a blog post promoting the Manual for Smart Streets which […]
DfT’s Darren Capes chosen as future IHE President
The Institute of Highway Engineers has chosen Department for Transport ITS Policy lead Darren Capes as its next Junior Vice President. The appointment, following a ballot of members, is the first step on the cycle to become President of the organisation. Current President Stephen Webb of WSP will step down in June, and be replaced […]
Manual for Smart Streets launch event on Monday 21 March
The Connected Places Catapult will officially launch the Manual for Smart Streets at an online event from 1.30pm on Monday 21 March. Sign up here. The Manual is intended to provide guidance to support local authorities in implementing technology that supports traffic management and the operation of streets. This includes how traffic signals will develop to connect […]
Bikeability receives record £20 million government investment to improve access to cycle training
Cycle training for children and families has received a record investment as the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed £20 million of funding for Bikeability to deliver its cycle training programme next year. Bikeability has trained over 3.6 million children since 2007 and DfT has now announced record funding to ensure even more are equipped with the […]
Over £150 million provided to safeguard local transport services as the country emerges from the pandemic
Bus and light rail operators across England will benefit from over £150 million of government support, ensuring services continue to run and millions of passengers can continue to get around as the country emerges from the pandemic. The funding package announced yesterday builds on almost two years’ worth of unprecedented government support to keep bus and […]
Government agrees £200m deal to keep Transport for London services running
The Government has agreed a fourth extraordinary funding settlement for Transport for London worth £200m, allowing the capital’s transport network to continue to operate. The settlement will run until 24 June, which the government says reaffirms its commitment to the network as it recovers from the pandemic and continues to work towards long-term financial sustainability. […]
TfL funding talks to continue through the week
Talks between the Government and Transport for London to try to agree a long-term funding arrangement for London’s transport network will continue until Friday, with extra funds available to cover the gap in finance this week. TfL has issued the following statement: “We continue to discuss our funding requirements with the Government. There is no […]