Transport
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'England's Economic Heartland' latest to push for transport powers
An alliance of eight English local authorities with a combined economy equal to Wales is applying for statutory transport status in the latest twist in the devolution agenda -
Q and A with Isabel Dedring, Deputy Mayor for London
In four months’ time the Londoners will choose their next Mayor. Having driven environment and transport policy throughout Boris Johnson’s term of office Isabel Dedring understands the challenges facing the capital. -
Video: Isabel Dedring, London Deputy Mayor for Transport
Chancellor George Osborne's recent Spending Review confirmed Transport for London's £11bn capital settlement to 2020/21 but the scaling back of revenue grant will leave a major hole in future funding aspirations, warns Isabel Dedring. -
Video: Interview with Mike Brown, Transport Commissioner for London
Modernising and improving London's vast and vital road network is central to driving the economy of the capital, explains Mike Brown. -
Transport must be high on agenda at COP 21 Paris climate conference
What is decided at the Paris climate conference (COP 21) which starts today will be important as the outcomes and agreements will drive political commitments and funding, says Justin Ward. -
Transport planning’s devolution revolution
A road network fit for the world’s fifth largest economy cannot be planned from London: it is time for a revolution in approach, one that is focused on meeting our needs, says Martin Tugwell. -
Northern Powerhouse needs £50bn public investment says think tank
State of the North report calls for greater investment in northern infrastructure if Northern Powerhouse ambitions are to be realised -
Is the car industry about to change for good?
Survey sheds light on end customers’ view of car sharing, autonomous driving and electric mobility. And the public has big doubts. -
UK rail and airport infrastructure investment predicted to double by 2025
UK transport infrastructure investment is projected to increase at an average annual rate of about 5% between 2014 and 2025, according to analysis released today by PwC. -
Reading’s new foot and cycle bridge opens today
Structure creates an accessible route into town for thousands and a boost to the local community and future development.