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Awareness, information and user rights
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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This paper provides an overview of EU-funded research and studies in awareness, information and user rights. The summary embraces both research projects financed under the Sixth and Seventh Framework Programmes (FP6 and FP7) and studies financed by DG MOVE. The publication presents research on raising awareness on mobility and driving behaviour, as well as on job opportunities in the transport sector. Furthermore, it contains projects and studies on passenger information systems and passenger rights.
URBACT Project results
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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Nine thematic networks from the second URBACTcall for proposals have completed their programme of exchange and learning activities in 2013.This second issue of the URBACT publication presents the results and main recommendations of these networks which have been been working for three years looking for joint, effective and sustainable solutions to major urban challenges. Issues covered include: sustainable and affordable energy efficient housing; improving the attractiveness and quality of life in old historical centres; socio-economic methods for urban rehabilitation of deprived urban areas; and electric vehicles in urban Europe.
ITF Transport Outlook 2013: Funding transport
Posted on: 10 December 2013
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The volume of global transport could double or even quadruple by 2050, according to a new study released today by the International Transport Forum (ITF), an intergovernmental organisation with 54 member states associated with the OECD. GDP growth, freight intensity of economic activity and demographic change are important drivers of this growth. But key determinants for the level of future increases are policy choices, according to the ITF Transport Outlook, an annual report containing long-run scenarios for global transport activity and related CO2 emissions.
Social, environmental and economic impacts of BRT systems: Bus Rapid Transit case studies from around the world
Posted on: 10 December 2013
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Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a high-quality, efficient mass transport mode, providing capacity and speed comparable with urban rail (light and heavy rail). Its insertion in urban transport systems is relatively recent and as a result there remains a need to introduce the concept to several audiences, particularly urban transport decision makers, and to better understand its cost, performance and impacts. To that end, this report provides a synthesis of existing literature and new data, and develops a detailed analysis on selected case studies to explore the economic, environmental and social impacts of BRT. This report aims to synthesise available evidence regarding BRT performance, costs and impacts, and contribute new evidence from four case studies: TransMilenio, Bogota, Colombia; Metrobús, Mexico City, Mexico; Rea Vaya, Johannesburg, South Africa; and Metrobüs, Istanbul, Turkey.
The car and the commute: The journey top work in England and Wales
Posted on: 5 December 2013
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More than two thirds of people earning a living in urban areas outside of London commute to work by car, according to new research. The RAC Foundation admitted this week that its finding that 67% of urban workers use cars outside of the capital was surprising. Among rural workers, the percentage of workers using a car to commute was 73% and in London the figure was nearly 30%.
National road and rail networks: draft national policy statement
Posted on: 5 December 2013
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The national networks national policy statement sets out the need for development of nationally significant infrastructure projects on the national road and rail networks and government’s policies to address that need. The consultation seeks views on whether the national networks national policy statement adequately sets out the need for development of nationally significant infrastructure projects on the national networks, the government’s proposals to address that need and detailed guidance on how impacts of developments are to be assessed and impacts mitigated. Comments are requested by 26 February 2014.
Westminster Cycling Strategy
Posted on: 5 December 2013
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Westminster City Council has today launched a public consultation on its draft Westminster Cycling Strategy.
Saving lives with sustainable transport: Traffic safety impact of sustainable transport policies
Posted on: 5 December 2013
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This document reviews evidence of the safety benefits of sustainable transport, with a particular focus on the applicability of these findings to cities in developing countries. Where the information is available, it also provides estimates of the magnitude of safety benefits that have been recorded for specific projects.
A closer look at urban transport
Posted on: 3 December 2013
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The 2013 edition of the annual Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM), published by the European Environment Agency, presents an assessment of progress towards the transport-related environmental targets set out in the 2011 White Paper and other transport and environment regulations. It also includes a focus on the environmental impacts of urban transport.
Energy, transport and environment indicators 2013
Posted on: 2 December 2013
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The multi-thematic pocketbook Energy, transport and environment indicators comprises a broad set of data collected by Eurostat and the European Environment Agency. The objective of this publication is to provide an overview of the most relevant indicators on energy, transport and environment, with particular focus on sustainable development. It presents data for the European Union aggregate (EU-28), for the EU Member States as well as for the candidate countries and EFTA countries.
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