Transport for the North launches first regional Transport Decarbonisation Strategy
A Transport Decarbonisation Strategy for the North of England – outlining the ambitious target of near-zero carbon emissions from surface transport by 2045 – has been launched today by Transport for the North. TfN says it is the first time a regional strategy of this type has been produced, bringing together the region’s leaders to […]
National Highways director discusses tackling range anxiety and cleaning up the fleet on Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! The acting director for roads development in National Highways has explained how a new initiative to add storage capacity to enable more rapid EV charging at service stations is all about supporting range anxiety and making sure that the network’s users […]
Imperial College researchers discuss reaching net-zero in transport with policymakers
Imperial College has hosted an online workshop this week, bringing together researchers and policymakers to discuss a new report on transport decarbonisation. The report, released by the Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment and the Energy Futures explores what reaching net-zero emissions in the transport sector might look like, drawing out the key changes that will […]
Stagecoach urges leaders to put in place plans to change the way people travel to help meet net zero
Stagecoach is urging leaders to put in place firm plans to motivate and incentivise people to change the way they travel in order to meet the country’s net zero ambitions. The UK’s biggest bus and coach operator is warning that net zero ambitions cannot be achieved by technology alone, such as by replacing petrol and […]
2040 will be a “pivotal year for transport” – ITS (UK) session hears
A group of transport experts have told a session at the industry event Highways UK the transport industry needs to start making changes now for a Net Zero future, with 2040 a key date for when transport will be unrecognisable compared to where it is now. The ITS (UK)-run session heard from Bob Meekums of […]
Amey commits to science-based targets
Infrastructure services and engineering company Amey has joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°C Campaign, the global movement of leading companies working to limit global temperature rise. This campaign brings together the world’s largest group of companies committed to working to climate targets based on the scientific evidence. It also means Amey becomes part of the UN backed […]
ITS leads on the road to Net Zero, a minister impressed and a merger not a takeover – all on Highways Voices from Hamburg
WSP’s new “greenprint” for transport to reach Net Zero leads the conversation on Wednesday at the ITS World Congress in the latest Highways Voices sponsored by SWARCO and GEWI. Associate Tom Grahamslaw discusses the new white paper which explains how Intelligent Transport Systems can enable the decarbonisation of road traffic saying, “It’s about adapting what we currently […]
Scotland to put rail decarbonisation at heart of net zero plans
Decarbonising transport, including rail services, offers a significant opportunity to contribute to reducing the threat of climate change, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. Speaking at a formal launch of the £120m Glasgow Queen Street Station today, the First Minister applauded the substantial investment of over £9bn in rail infrastructure since 2007 that sees over […]
Highways England lays out Net Zero roadmap
Highways England has announced what it calls its ambitious new carbon plan that aims to rapidly cut carbon from road construction, maintenance and operations, and support the transition to zero emission vehicles. The Government company says it is taking “immediate and sustained action” towards decarbonising England’s motorways and A-roads, so they can “continue to bring significant benefits to motorists, communities and businesses in a net-zero future”. To achieve […]