Transport
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Making the most of our assets
It's easy to take a functional view of highway assets - but there is so much more opportunity, says Dana Skelley, Director of Asset Management, Surface Transport, TfL. -
Call for regional transport schemes to be judged by wider economic benefit criteria
Assessment of transport infrastructure project priorities needs to change to recognise more than just cost and specific benefit say experts. -
Nottingham’s £570M tram extension opens
After three years of major building work, Nottingham's £570M newly expanded tram network opened on Tuesday. -
Video: Build higher to solve London’s housing crisis, says Steve Norris
With the population set to grow beyond 10M by 2030, the next Mayor of London must change the housing model to avoid a looming crisis, says former government minister Steve Norris. -
Rail devolution would increase productivity - ORR boss
Handing control of delivery to front line route managers would create competition within the Network Rail monopoly. Interview with ORR chief executive Richard Price. -
The road ahead: highways and the future of the circular economy
Embracing the new world of re-using, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials will be vital for the construction industry to thrive in the 21st Century says FM Conway's David Smith. -
What do we want? When do we want it? - Transport User Priorities
When the new Government is taking future transport decisions there are some clear priorities emerging from Transport Focus’s research which could help guide it, says Anthony Smith. -
Construction must take responsibility for cycle safety
Construction must step up to the mark when it comes to improving safety for cyclists, says Peter Murray. -
New poll demonstrates public support for runway development in the south east
Airport expansion lobby group Let Britain Fly urges rapid decision from new government in response to Davies Commission recommendations. -
UK business leaders demand action from new Government on vital airport expansion
One hundred business leaders write to Cameron to ramp pressure for post Davies Commission decision on new runway in the South East.