First electric bike share scheme rolled out in Exeter
Exeter is the first city in the UK to launch an electric bike share scheme, which aims to reduce transport pollution and congestion…
An electric...
Investing in urban mobility
Benedicte Swennen, urban mobility and cities policy officer at the European Cyclists’ Federation outlines how mobility habits are shifting throughout Europe
The growth of cars...
Network Rail offers 140 new apprenticeships
Network Rail has announced its Advanced Apprenticeship scheme is to expand next year, enabling the organisation to take on a further 140 new trainees…
The...
Towards cleaner and smarter mobility
Hans Bruyninckx, Executive Director at the European Environment Agency explains how cleaner and smarter transport can meet Europe’s need for mobility…
Transport connects people, cultures,...
MPs call on DfT to create clear air quality strategy
MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee have called on the government to develop a clear strategy to meet air quality targets…
A new report from...
Glasgow City Council could expand cycle hire programme
A cycle hire scheme in Glasgow could get a extended lease of life after the council revealed it is investigating whether to expand the...
Internet of trains
Marcel Van Velthoven, CEO at Znapz talks about how the internet of things can bring value to the rail industry...
I borrowed the title to...
Tougher emission standards for vehicles announced by the EC
The European Commission has revealed tougher standards for cars and vans in a bid to cut transport emissions and improve air quality…
A new package...
Driving innovation in European transport
Maria Kelly Communications Officer at Shift2Rail outlines how the partnership aims to tackle the challenges of changing EU transport needs…
Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (S2R JU)...
Advancing technology – keeping our airports safe
With the amount of terror attacks taking place globally in recent months, it is safe to say that the importance of effective aviation security...
Herefordshire Council pays thousands in pothole compensation
Figures show more than £60,000 has been paid by Herefordshire Council in compensation due to potholes…
A freedom of information request from the Hereford Times...
DfT launches £2m fund to improve roads with technology
Councils have been invited to apply for a slice of £2m funding to improve roads through new technology…
The Department for Transport has launched a...
London City Airport expansion given the green light
Ministers have approved plans to expand London City Airport, creating at least 1,600 new jobs and adding £1.5bn to the economy…
Chancellor Philip Hammond, Transport...
Scottish road safety inspections benefit from geo-referencing technology
Roads in Scotland are set to benefit from new technology to improve safety inspections…
A new 12 month contract has been awarded to Exeter-based RouteShoot...
HS2 gets thumbs up from new Transport Secretary
New Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has said he has no plans to stop the controversial HS2 project…
Upon taking office Chris Grayling has made it...
Firms called upon to take-up HS2 opportunities
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has invited businesses to take advantage of the opportunities offered through HS2…
Businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of the...
Councils offered share of £60m for sustainable travel
Councils have been invited by the government to apply for a share of a sustainable travel fund worth a total of £60m…
A competition to...
Public consultation into bus service cuts in Yorkshire
A public consultation is underway in the East Riding of Yorkshire to determine whether the council should cut subsidies for local bus services…
East Riding...
DfT calls for HS2 to be scaled back
Spending watchdog the National Audit Office said the Department for Transport has called for High Speed 2 to be scaled back due to budget...
Roadworks solution contest launched
A new £10,000 contest has been launched, aimed at finding a solution to reduce the inconvenience of roadworks…
Tenshi, in conjuncture with Staffordshire County Council,...
