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High Speed 2 (HS2): Regional economic impacts
Posted on: 11 September 2013
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HS2 could deliver annual £15billion boost to the economy, according to KPMG analysis on the economic impact of the project. Measuring the impact of HS2 on the economy in terms of productivity, and hence GDP, the analysis suggests that the regions, and not London, as some have suggested will be the biggest winners from the project. The report, commissioned by HS2 Ltd, the company developing the new high speed link, gives a breakdown of the economic benefits for each HS2 city region.
The strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development
Posted on: 11 September 2013
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The government has published policy setting out the role of the strategic road network in encouraging economic growth. The new policy will replace circulars Circular 02/2007 planning and the strategic road network and DfT circular 01/2008 policy on service areas and other roadside facilities on motorways and all-purpose trunk roads in England. The new policy removes some constraints and burdens from local authorities and other local decision makers, creating greater scope for addressing local needs when considering proposals for new developments.
Highways Agency framework document
Posted on: 11 September 2013
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This document sets out the accountability and basis of the relationships between the Highways Agency and the Department for Transport.
Promoting low carbon transport in India
Posted on: 11 September 2013
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Three reports released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) evaluate and summarise options for low carbon city planning, non-motorised transport (NMT) and infrastructure risks due to climate variability in India. The reports were published as part of the project on ‘Promoting Low Carbon Transport in India.’ The first report, Low carbon city: A guidebook for city planners and practitioners, provides basic guidance to city level policy makers, urban planners, transport planners and consultants. The guidebook focuses on: the meaning of “low carbon” in the context of long-term global climate stabilization target; low carbon scenarios and alternate development pathways to achieve these scenarios; and the role of low carbon development in India. The second report, NMT infrastructure in India: Investment, policy and design, identifies gaps in the implementation of policy for NMT-use in Indian cities. The third report, Framework for infrastructure assets: A case study of Konkan Railways, summarises the uncertainties and risks that infrastructure assets face due to climate variability and suggests possible adaptation strategies.
Financing sustainable urban transport: International review of national urban transport policies and programmes
Posted on: 10 September 2013
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The study presents an analysis of a variety of financing and planning practices world-wide in order to help decision-makers identify suitable elements for their local context. While focusing on decision-makers in China, the study is also relevant for other countries facing similar challenges. It presents insights into financing arrangements for urban transport in eight countries: Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
A tale of renewed cities: A policy guide on how to transform cities by improving energy efficiency in urban transport systems
Posted on: 10 September 2013
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This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights lessons learned and examples of good practice from countries with experience implementing a wide range of measures to improve energy efficiency in urban transport systems. It sets out key steps in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to achieve improved energy efficiency in urban transport systems.
A European research strategy for intermodal transport. Las Palmas de Gran Canarias, 17-18 April 2013
Posted on: 9 September 2013
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More than 150 participants from 20 different countries attended this two-days event whose objective was to contribute at the optimization of research and innovation transport policies by defining a targeted research strategy for intermodality to be implemented in the new programming period 2014-2020. Presentations and proceedings are available online.
High Speed 2: A review of early programme preparation
Posted on: 9 September 2013
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A report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee accused the Department of Transport of failing to present a “convincing strategic case” for HS2. The Committee further suggests that supposed benefits to regional economies had been grossly overestimated.
Driving the future today: a strategy for ultra low emission vehicles in the UK
Posted on: 5 September 2013
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A strategy setting out the government’s unprecedented long-term commitment to speeding the transition to ultra low emission motoring in the UK. This will bring significant opportunities for the UK to grow its economy, improve our environment and deliver people and businesses the mobility they want and need.
Government response to the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group
Posted on: 3 September 2013
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This report provides the government’s response to the ‘Get Britain cycling’ report published by the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group in April 2013.
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