Tuesday, 14 February, 2012
US DOT: Proposed budget invests billions in transport programmes for economic growth
It is hoped that the funds will lay a new foundation for economic growth and competitiveness by investing in the national infrastructure network, building on recent safety achievements, and modernizing transportation systems through research and...
Tuesday, 7 February, 2012
DfT: £15m Growth Funding for Sustainable Transport
Written Ministerial Statement by Norman Baker (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport)
I am today announcing a £15m growth package for cycling and walking measures across the country that will support economic growth and...
Monday, 23 January, 2012
Centre for Cities: Cities Outlook 2012 published
Many UK cities are continuing to feel the effects of the downturn and disparities between cities are growing, according to Cities Outlook 2012. However, despite the sombre national forecast, Centre for Cities’ annual health check of UK...
Tuesday, 10 January, 2012
Government gives the go-ahead for HS2
Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening has today confirmed that the High Speed 2 (HS2) project will go ahead.
The scheme will deliver hugely enhanced rail capacity and connectivity between Britain’s major conurbations. It...
Tuesday, 10 January, 2012
BCC: HS2 is essential for much-needed capacity on our rail network
Reacting to Transport Secretary Justine Greening’s announcement that High Speed 2 (HS2) will move forward, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Businesses up and down the country will...
