Shapps says the UK’s future transport system could make the country the biggest economy in Europe
The future of the UK’s transport systems can lead us to become the biggest economy in Europe, according to Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps. Speaking yesterday with a speech to Passenger groups, transport groups and the media,he outlined his vision for the future of transport in the UK. At the centre of this vision are plans to ‘level […]
Government announces £38 million for major new Devon road scheme
A new road scheme to improve journey times, provide new cycling and walking routes and support the construction of thousands of homes in Devon has received more than £38 million of government funding. The project will see a major overhaul of key transport links in the county, including plans to upgrade the A382 and build […]
Government supports Living Streets’Walk to School Outreach programme
A green initiative aimed at encouraging hundreds of thousands of children to walk to school has received £2.1 million in government support, Transport Minister Chris Heaton-Harris announced. The funding will help walking charity Living Streets extend its Walk to School Outreach programme to more than 1,000 primary schools across the country. The initiative, which has been running […]
DfT publishes Levelling Up Fund: Frequently asked questions
The Department for Transport (DfT), HM Tresurary and Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government have published a guide to the Levelling Up Fund for local authjorities, with a series of frequently asked questions. The guide covers putting together proposals, package bids, bid assessment and information on putting together economic cases and value for money […]
First LCRIG #AsktheDfT event attracts more than 100 attendees
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group’s (LCRIG) first ever #AsktheDft event attracted more than 100 attendees with members able to put their questions directly to senior personnel. The Department for Transport (DfT) representatives who took part in the exclusive session were Matthew Eglinton, Head of Local Roads Maintenance and Resilience, Local Infrastructure; and Darren Capes, ITS Policy Lead, Traffic and Technology […]
Self-driving cars to travel up to 37 mph on motorways
Self-driving cars will be allowed to go up to 37 mph on motorways before a driver has to take control, the Government has confirmed. It said the first driverless vehicles could be on the road network by the end of this year. Following a ‘landmark’ call for evidence, the government has set out how vehicles fitted […]
Experts call on London Mayor to scrap plans for Silvertown Tunnel
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan are being urged to scrap plans for the Silvertown Tunnel. A group of experts, including transport planners and academics have said the tunnel with increase road use, therefore pollution levels will rise. In a letter to Shapps and Khan, the group of 52 have called for […]
Tributes paid to DfT’s Steve Berry
The Department for Transport’s Head of Highways Maintenance, Innovation and Resilience, Steve Berry has died. He had been ill for some months after being diagnosed with incurable cancer towards the end of last year. He was surrounded by his family at home when he passed away on Wednesday evening. Steve worked for the DfT for […]
TTF adding parking info to local authority dataset
Over the past year, the Transport Technology Forum, on behalf of the Department for Transport has been looking to consolidate local authority traffic and transport data in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of authorities and operators already provide data to the DfT, and the TTF says it is keen to engage with further […]
DfT invests in younger generation as they get £18 million towards cycling training
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced £18 million for cycle training across the country to ensure children and their families have the confidence to choose active travel, as the government encourages everyone to choose to walk or cycle where possible. The funding, which is managed via the Bikeability Trust charity, will go toward delivering high-quality, practical […]