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TfN achieves historic statutory status 05/04/2018 The chairman of England’s first sub-national transport body to achieve statutory status has hailed ‘a watershed moment for devolution’ and a once in a generation opportunity to improve transport in the North.
UK and Michigan to cooperate on transport tech 23/04/2018 The Governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder, has used a trip to London to sign a memorandum of understanding with the British Government to strengthen bilateral cooperation across their respective automotive and technology sectors.
Grayling hands STBs £2m to develop transport plans 09/05/2018 Ministers have given two sub-national transport bodies £2m to develop their transport strategies.
WebTAG update sees raft of changes 21/05/2018 The Government's WebTAG transport analysis guidance sees a batch of significant updates this month, including changes covering rail demand forecasting, the wider economic impacts of transport schemes and the economic impact of air pollution.
Councils told to 'join the conversation' on roads revolution 22/05/2018 The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged councils to grasp the opportunities offered by the technological revolution in road transport, warning that decisions taken now could have a ‘profound effect' on communities of the future.
'Not very joined up': MPs and transport chiefs slam pollution plan 24/05/2018 Senior politicians and transport experts have criticised the Government’s latest clean air strategy for what they saw as a failure to tackle emissions from transport.
Midlands Connect makes 'statement of intent' with motorways plan 06/06/2018 The sub-national transport body for the Midlands has published what it calls a ‘bold, long-term vision’ to cut congestion on the region’s motorways, including a possible new strategic route linking the M5 and the M6.
Khan confirms 2021 ULEZ expansion 08/06/2018 London mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that his Ultra- Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded up to the North and South Circular roads from autumn 2021.
Councils urged to set up 'Energy Boards' to roll-out charging infrastructure 08/06/2018 Local authorities have been urged to set up ‘Energy Boards’ and appoint an electric vehicle champion in a new guide out today.
Council criticised for Oxford Street pedestrianisation U-turn 08/06/2018 Westminster City Council has defended itself against accusations it has ‘betrayed’ Londoners with its decision not to make Oxford Street a traffic-free area.
Fines for emissions cheats but new cars still over NOX limits 11/06/2018 Ministers have announced fines of up to £50,000 per vehicle if carmakers supply vehicles designed to cheat emissions tests, but research has found that new cars are still producing more pollution than allowed by official standards.