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All-Party Parliamentary Group for High-Speed Rail: Report of the Inquiry into Britain’s Rail Capacity
Posted on: 24 May 2012
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The All Party Parliamentary Group for High Speed Rail is a cross-party group of MPs who believe that Britain needs a modern high-speed rail network. The group’s objectives are to raise awareness of the need for high-speed rail among parliamentarians and to provide a forum for discussion and debate on high-speed rail. The Group has published the findings of its inquiry, carried out to determine: the current capacity situation on Britain’s railways; the capacity Britain’s railways will require in the future; and the best way of providing capacity and future-proofing Britain’s rail network.
Roads reform. A fresh start for the Strategic Road Network: The Government response and feasibility study terms of reference
Posted on: 24 May 2012
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This is the Government’s response to Alan Cook’s independent review which examined whether the Government had the right approach to operating, maintaining and enhancing the Strategic Road Network. The Government is also publishing the terms of reference for the joint DfT and HM Treasury feasibility study which will build on the work undertaken by Alan Cook, and look at innovative options aimed at bringing more private sector involvement into the strategic road network. Taken together this represents a programme for reforming the road network in both the short and the long term.
Crossrail 2: Supporting London’s growth
Posted on: 22 May 2012
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In October 2011, London First established a working group of senior business people, chaired by former Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis, to examine the need for additional transport capacity to meet future demand and support London’s continued competitiveness. In particular, the group was tasked with assessing the case for a large-scale intervention in the form of Crossrail 2 and what sort of scheme it should be. This paper sets out the working group’s initial conclusions on the need for Crossrail 2 and identifies a number of key principles that should underpin further work.
Transport Systems Catapult Centre
Posted on: 21 May 2012
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The Transport Knowledge Transport Network has written a document, in consultation with industry partners, that gives an overview of the emerging thinking around a Transport Systems Catapult Centre. The Transport Systems Catapult will enable high-value, integrated, efficient and sustainable transport solutions to be developed and commercialised more rapidly in to the UK and Global markets through new cross-sector collaborations between suppliers, industrial customers, industry bodies and policy makers.
Air transport (Eurostat Statistics in Focus 21/2012)
Posted on: 17 May 2012
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Following the economic crisis which began in 2008 and the first positive signs at the end of 2009, 2010 confirmed the recovery of the air transport industry. According to the latest statistics published by Eurostat, between 2009 and 2010, the total number of passengers travelling by air in the European Union increased by 3.4 % to 777 million.
Transport planning for healthier lifestyles: A best practice guide
Posted on: 17 May 2012
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This guide, published by Transport for London, looks at how the NHS can best enable patients to access healthcare via public transport and to promote a healthy lifestyle with sustainable and active travel.
Effective solutions for green urban transport: Learning from CIVITAS cities. Athens, 24 April 2012
Posted on: 16 May 2012
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Second of a series of four, this workshop brought together participants to learn about effective solutions for green urban transport based on experiences from CIVITAS cities. It presented achievements and results of cities in two thematic area: transport telematics and demand management strategies. All presentations are available online.
Seamless transport: Making connections. Leipzig, 2-4 May 2012
Posted on: 16 May 2012
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The 2012 Summit of the International Transport Forum considered how better connectivity can improve lives and stimulate the economy. Issues for discussion included:
Rethinking the Last Mile: What new approaches exist for freight delivery in cities?
The Future of Travel: How does e-Ticketing, smart-phone use and data sharing change mobility?
Facilitating global trade: Connectivity across borders.
Transport for Growth: Can better connectivity stimulate economic activity?
Smart Grids: How to power the e-mobility future?
Collaboration in connectivity: Achieving seamless transport between cities and Regions.
Bold steps for aviation
Posted on: 16 May 2012
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Kent County Council proposes how the UK can meet its aviation needs through the connection of Gatwick and Heathrow with an airside high speed rail link; better use of Manston and Lydd Airports and other regional airports, including London City, Southend, Stansted, Luton, Southampton and Birmingham; and improved connections of these regional airports with London.
Building communities: transforming neighbourhoods into community spaces. Brighton, 11-13 April 2012
Posted on: 15 May 2012
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The 2012 UK-Ireland Planning Research Conference addressed British, Irish, European and international approaches on the following: Neighbourhood and community planning; Planning for climate change adaptation; Mobility and infrastructure; Planning capacity, education and skills; Urban and rural regeneration; Green and blue space provision; Local enterprise partnerships and affluence; Urban design and real estate development; Planning for social difference; Urban and rural development and environmental impacts; Coastal and marine planning. Abstracts are available in the conference handbook.
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