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Cycling in national parks grants
Posted on: 18 February 2013
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This guidance links communities guidance on applications for grants to support cycling in national parks.
Long term passenger rolling stock strategy for the rail industry
Posted on: 15 February 2013
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This report summarises the emerging conclusions from the initial phase of work to develop a high level national passenger Rolling Stock Strategy. This is the first time since privatisation that the industry has joined together to work towards a comprehensive, market-led, strategy for passenger rolling stock and we welcome the endorsement which Government has given to this approach. The study considers a variety of scenarios for the future size and makeup of the national passenger rolling stock fleet that would be required for the next 30 years, with figures based on demand trends, infrastructure enhancements and further electrification of the network.
Consultation on the strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development
Posted on: 11 February 2013
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The government has published revised policy for consultation, setting out the role of the strategic road network in enabling 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. Comments are requested by 25 March 2013.
Crossrail 2: Supporting London’s growth
Posted on: 7 February 2013
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A major new rail link connecting south-west and north-east London, via a tunnel beneath central London, is recommended in a new report by London First. The new line, Crossrail 2, would transform journeys for commuters from the south-west and the north-east, including Wimbledon, Kingston, Twickenham, Hackney, Islington, Tottenham, Cheshunt and Hertford East. It would also provide essential relief to major London interchanges, including Euston, Victoria and Clapham Junction, and reduce pressure on congested Tube lines. In some cases, journey times would be more than halved.
Where does SLoCaT stand in realizing sustainable transport?
Posted on: 7 February 2013
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A review document by the Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT) considers megatrends in transport, the Partnership’s effectiveness towards realizing its objectives, and future directions. The review document was prompted by the 2009 Partnership mandate to review progress within three years of its establishment. Regarding megatrends in sustainable transport, the document outlines key global developments including the: rapidly growing motorization in the developing world; increased rate of motorcycle use; growth of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT); renaissance in cycling; and enhanced awareness of the importance of freight transport for its contribution to economic development.
Funding for local transport: An overview
Posted on: 6 February 2013
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In a report examining Department for Transport funding to local transport bodies, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee, argues that devolution of transport funding to Local Transport Bodies (LTBs) could put national and regional investment objectives at risk.
The performance of road transport infrastructure and its links to policies
Posted on: 5 February 2013
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Despite the economic importance of the road transport sector, there is no systematic cross-country evidence on the sector’s efficiency. This paper develops a conceptual framework for analysing the social efficiency of the road transport sector, including non-market inputs, such as travel time, and negative outputs, such as accidents and emissions. This framework is then used to analyse efficiency in 32 OECD countries.
The 2012 Autumn Statement – transport number crunch
Posted on: 4 February 2013
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In this briefing, the Passenger Transport Executive Group sought to place the 2011 and 2012 Autumn Statements in the context of the two other major changes in transport funding that have taken place in the relatively short space of time since the general election in May 2010.
The economic costs of gridlock
Posted on: 4 February 2013
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This paper presents an assessment of the direct and indirect economic costs of idling during heavy road traffic congestion to households in the UK, France and Germany.
Transforming transportation. Washington DC, 17-18 January 2013
Posted on: 1 February 2013
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This is the 10th annual Transforming Transportation conference, hosted by the World Bank and EMBARQ, the center for sustainable transport at the World Resources Institute. Over 500 policy makers and transport experts from around the world gathered to discuss big opportunities for action on sustainable transport in cities. Presentations are available online.
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