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Cycling revolution goes electric
Ł700,000 competition supports hire schemes across the country with hundreds of new electric bicycles to get more people cycling.
Gatwick claims Heathrows expansion could break air quality rules
The south London airport lost out to Heathrow in its bid to expand, but now says it would be the best option to keep air pollution down
North 'losing out' to London on rail spending despite hefty subsidies for train operators
RAIL spending in the North is being overshadowed by that in London despite hefty subsidies for some of the regionâs train operators.
Funding to improve public transport is being 'diverted' to schemes which critics claim will actually encourage drivers to use their cars more
The Welsh Government earmarked Ł13m for bus priority schemes but the money will mostly fund upgrading of junctions to benefit all traffic
Recycling energy from Tube trains to power stations
Successful trial of new technology on the Victoria line collected and recycled waste energy from Tube train brakes
Monday, 28 September 2015
Department for Transport
- Roads Minister sees plans for investment in the northRoads minister visits north of England to discuss proposals for better roads.
- A contract worth Ł2.4 million will see improvements take place in Bedfordshire providing smoother and safer journeys for drivers.Improvements on the A421, M1 and A5 have moved a step closer today (Monday 28 September) with the appointment of a contractor for the scheme.
The Guardian
- All-blue skies in Paris as city centre goes car-free for first timeOne-day scheme promoted by mayor Anne Hidalgo sees city centre mostly free of cars and lower speed limit in other districts The lack of sound on the Champs Elysées was striking. With the eight lanes of Franceâs most famous avenue cleared of all traffic on Parisâs first car-free day, the usual cacophony of car-revving and thundering motorbike engines had given way to the squeak of bicycle wheels, the clatter of skateboards, the laughter of children on rollerblades and even the gentle rustling of wind in the trees. It was, as one Parisian pensioner observed as she ambled up the centre...
- Uber seeks legal advice after New South Wales suspends registration of 40 carsRoads and Maritime Services say taxi and hire car services must have authorised and accredited operators and a licensed and insured vehicleUber says it is âshockedâ and seeking legal advice after 40 of its New South Wales drivers had their vehicle registration suspended.Roads and Maritime Services director of safety and compliance Peter Wells said the government was cracking down on those who allowed their vehicles to be used for illegal ride-sharing. Continue reading...
The Scotsman
- Volkswagen was âpreviously warnedâ about emissionsVolkswagen was warned years ago about the use of illegal tricks to defeat emissions tests, according to reports in the German media.
This is Money
- Fast, green cars... Pull the other one ! VW deceived the public over an issue crucial for public health, says SIMON WATKINS If it turns out that gaming the emissions tests is widespread in the car industry, as many now suspect, can Europe afford to punish its car makers as severely as they may deserve?
Birmingham Mail
- Where are nine extra 20mph roads going to be in Birmingham?Roads in Moseley, Kings Heath, Bordesley Green and Sparkbrook to be added to the 20mph zones being introduced by Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Post
- Land Rover donates Defender to Guide Dogs Through its guide dog training programme the charity provides mobility to blind and partially sighted people
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