Aviation report: Market based mechanism to curb greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation

Posted on: 31 January 2013
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A global system to regulate runaway greenhouse gas emissions from aviation is technically and economically feasible and could help address climate change, according to a new WWF report. The report outlines four options, and weighs their pros and cons, to develop a global system to regulate emissions from aircraft.

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Road freight transport by journey characteristics

Posted on: 31 January 2013
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This article presents road freight transport in the European Union regarding the type of transport operation performed. It presents total, national and international transport performed, with a special focus on international road freight transport. It presents also average loads carried and average distances on which goods are moved.

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Cancellation of the InterCity West Coast franchise competition

Posted on: 31 January 2013
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Following the cancellation of the competition to award the InterCity West Coast franchise because of the discovery of “significant technical flaws” in the way in which the procurement was conducted, the House of Commons Select Committee on Transport has published a report which identifies the underlying causes of the failure to communicate accurate and honest information to Ministers and senior management, inappropriate official interventions and errors in the calculation of Subordinated Loan Facilities. The Committee also sets out the actions the Department needs to take to demonstrate that these issues have been adequately addressed.

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Would a new hub airport be commercially viable?

Posted on: 30 January 2013
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Under most scenarios, expected revenues from a new hub airport for London would be less than the expected costs of construction, and the development of such a facility would not be commercially viable without substantial support from the taxpayer, according to new research conducted by economic consultancy Oxera for the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.

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Transport management (Thematic Research Summary)

Posted on: 30 January 2013
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This Thematic Research Summary (TRS) has been produced as a part of the activities of the Transport Research and Innovation Portal (TRIP) project. The purpose of TRIP is to collect, structure, analyse and disseminate the results of EU-supported transport research and research financed nationally in the European Research Area and selected global research programmes. The Thematic Research Summaries provide a structured guide to the results of research projects carried out mainly at EU level, either as part of a framework programme or as a study commissioned by the European Commission. These summaries are intended for policy makers at European, national and local levels, stakeholders and researchers. This TRS presents an overview of EU-funded research on traffic and transport management for all modes, covering both freight and passenger transport. The scope of the topic includes influencing the way in which existing transport systems and infrastructure are used and new approaches to the management and control of traffic.

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Pioneering growth and profitability trends in the travel sector

Posted on: 29 January 2013
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This study includes findings from interviews with 30 travel industry thought leaders and, combined with macroeconomic forecasts from Oxford Economics, provides insights into how the industry will develop in the coming decade. Focused specifically on the challenges and opportunities facing airlines and agents, the report not only looks at potential new revenue opportunities and drivers of profitability but also changing traveller tastes and preferences, and new models driving future growth.

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London Business Survey

Posted on: 29 January 2013
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This report presents the findings of the sixteenth CBI/KPMG London business survey, based on responses from a cross-section of businesses in London. Topics covered include: the impact of the 2012 Games, London’s transport and London’s competitiveness.

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High speed rail: investing in Britain’s future phase two – the route to Leeds, Manchester and beyond

Posted on: 29 January 2013
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The government has announced its  initial preferences for phase two of HS2, extending the route north of Birmingham to Manchester and Leeds.

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Transport elasticities: Impacts on travel behaviour

Posted on: 29 January 2013
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Understanding transport demand and transport elasticities is crucial to support sustainable travel behaviour. The new GIZ-SUTP Technical Document explains the key factors affecting travel demand and its responsiveness. The aim of the paper is to help understand travel demand and provide practical orientation on how travel behaviour can be improved. The document introduces the concept of transport elasticity and provides an overview of the key transport elasticities. More sustainable travel patterns can be achieved through the implementation of effective policy measures that influence the responsiveness of travel demand to various transport options.

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Energy, transport and environment indicators: 2012 edition

Posted on: 28 January 2013
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The multi-thematic pocketbook comprises a broad set of data collected by Eurostat and the European Environment Agency. It provides an overview of the most relevant indicators, with particular focus on sustainable development.

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