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NEWS

Last call to respond to cycle and walking consultation

 

The Department for Transport’s consultation on how to increase the uptake cycling and walking closes on 1 June 2018 and Cycling Minister Jesse Norman is urging people to have their say.....read more

Khan seeks to bring forward zero-emission zones to 2020

 

The Mayor of London is planning to bring forward zero-emission zones in some town centres from 2025 to 2020, as part of his environmental strategy.....read more

Planning framework must focus more on transport

 

A new report by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has revealed that only half of housing in the 12 fast growing cities in England is built within 2km of train stations.....read more

£2 million to improve transport in the South East of England

 

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has announced a £2 million for regional transport organisations in the South East of England to develop strategies to improve journeys for goods and passengers.....read more

Highways England and FTA to offer smart motorway training for hauliers

 

Bespoke safety training for drivers who travel on smart motorways is being offered by the Highways Agency and the Freight Transport Association (FTA).....read more

 

FEATURES

Earning recognition for safety and compliance

 

The DVSA’s Earned Recognition Scheme allows commercial vehicle operators to prove they meet driver and vehicle standards. The DVSA's Gordon Macdonald explains how it works.....read more

Accessing the potential within local transport

 

Transport and travel choices have a huge impact on some of the most significant challenges facing government, says the Campaign for Better Transport.....read more

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