IPPR: Central government holding back growth by blocking regional transport development
The Institute for Public Policy Research says that Treasury control over transport spending is holding back regional growth, Despite strong public support and clear economic benefits, cities are still required to seek central approval to start and fund transport projects that would unlock jobs, investment and growth. This means that many schemes struggle to get […]
IPPR sets out vision for delivering a ‘fair and accessible’ net zero transport network
The Institute for Public Policy Research’s (IPPR) Fair Transition Unit has published a report outlining how to ensure a fair national transition to a net zero transport system The government needs to fine-tune its vision for improving the future of transport and should make the shift from cars to walking, cycling, and public transport more […]
Shifting to electric vehicles isn’t enough to meet decarbonisation aims says IPPR report
A new IPPR report argues that to be fair to all, the UK government’s upcoming plan for decarbonising transport must focus on improving people’s quality of life – and this cannot be achieved through a shift to electric vehicles alone and that public transport, walking and cycling need greater role in UK’s future. IPPR analysis […]