Better Bus Areas

Posted on: 24 April 2013
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This slide pack features the content of presentations given at the Better Bus Areas workshops held in Sheffield on 19 March 2013 and in London on 21 March 2013. The accompanying notes summarise the key points and issues raised during the workshops, as well as questions and answers generated from the sessions.

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The economics of airport expansion

Posted on: 22 April 2013
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This major new report challenges the view that improved international air connectivity will necessarily bring significant benefits to the UK economy. The report by the independent Dutch consultants CE Delft, and commissioned jointly by WWF, RSPB and the Heathrow campaign group HACAN, argues that “claims about the economic benefits of connectivity are not founded on solid evidence.”

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Innovation in urban mobility: policy making and planning

Posted on: 22 April 2013
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Every year the Transport Research & Innovation Portal (TRIP) issues four policy brochures on the major transport policy priorities set by the EU. Policy brochures are publications aiming at sharing important information about the critical role transport research plays in policy making, planning and development in the transport and mobility sector. This policy brochure, on urban mobility, highlights the contribution of research in delivering innovative solutions for sustainable and integrated urban transport systems that support economic prosperity and social cohesion in Europe.

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Towards sustainable mobility in European cities: Insights and issues for policy makers and researchers. Bratislava. 21-22 March 2013

Posted on: 22 April 2013
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More than 66 professionals from 16 European countries discussed in Bratislava the trends, barriers and approaches for sustainable mobility in European cities. The experts agreed that it is necessary to focus on clever combinations of technological and infrastructural solutions with measures to stimulate changes on the demand side. In a nutshell, sustainable urban mobility in the future has to opt for clean technologies, smart infrastructures and to favour the change of modal split towards more walking, cycling and public transport. Presentations are available online. Register to view the documentation.

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Leading the charge: Can Britain develop a global advantage in ultra-low emission vehicles?

Posted on: 17 April 2013
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This report presents a roadmap for how Britain can both win a greater share of the international market and develop domestic demand for ultra-low emission vehicles, and explains how doing so can secure jobs and growth, help achieve environmental targets, and improve the energy grid.

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Transportation in Indian cities

Posted on: 10 April 2013
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Henrik Valeur, an architect-urbanist in Copenhagen, has written three articles on transport issues in Indian cities. The first looks at health problems caused by motorised transportation in India’s cities; the second reports on a visit to Bangalore to see how researchers at the Indian Institute of Science are integrating bicycle sharing and electric vehicles on campus, a potential prototype for urban transit systems across India’s cities; and a third looks at plans to create a car-free neighbourhood in Chandigarh.. See the end of the article for links to other two articles.

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Going nowhere fast

Posted on: 3 April 2013
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This report presents the findings of a survey carried out by the charity WRVS to determine the impact of inaccessible public transport on wellbeing and social connectedness of older people in Great Britain.

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Scientific support to EU growth and jobs: Efficient buildings, vehicles and equipment. Brussels, 26 March 2013

Posted on: 3 April 2013
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The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has launched an initiative on scientific support to growth and jobs, starting with a conference dedicated to “Scientific support to EU growth and jobs: Efficient buildings, vehicles and equipment”. Europe faces unprecedented challenges, and the need to return to economic growth and job creation is critical to recovery from the current crisis. European efficient buildings, vehicles and equipment are three key sectors that present a real opportunity to boost Europe’s competitiveness and contribute to economic development while promoting long-term sustainability at the same time. They have the potential to trigger investment and innovation, leading to economic growth and jobs. However, on the way to shifting to a more efficient approach, there is still a need for additional scientific support from the public as well as the private sector. The main aim of this event was to identify where scientific support is needed.  Presentations are available online.

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What does “urban mobility” actually mean, and why will it be a challenge in the years to come?

Posted on: 2 April 2013
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Those interested in urban mobility might like to familiarise themselves with a few key publications which help to set the scene for this important topic.

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Guidance on the requirements of consumer law applicable to the sale and advertising of flights and holidays

Posted on: 27 March 2013
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The Civil Aviation Authority and the Office of Fair Trading have published joint guidance for industry on the Regulations which they consider set out the key requirements that are applicable to businesses engaged in the sale and marketing of holidays and their component parts, including flights and accommodation.

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