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Milton Keynes could become ‘testbed’ for public e-scooters
Currently, anyone riding an e-scooter in a UK public place could be subject to a £300 fixed-penalty notice and six points on their driving licence.
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UK government to invest almost £1 million in transport tech start-ups
The Transport-Technology Research and Innovation Grant (T-TRIG) is available for entrepreneurs and innovators pioneering new ways of creating a better transport system.
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Boris Johnson pledges £300 million to greener forms of transport
Following the UK's goal to be carbon neutral by 2050, Boris Johnson has made £300 million available for the development of greener transport options.
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UK Government to double funding for on-street car charging
Transport Secretary announces £2.5 million investment in chargepoints in residential streets; the investment will support the UK’s move towards net zero emissions by 2050 and efforts to further improve air quality.
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DfT to use AI technology for local roads health-check
£2 million has been awarded to develop the 'most thorough understanding ever' of Britain's road markings, sections of the National Cycle Network and the country’s footways.
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UK partnership launches standards programme for CAVs
The partnership hopes to create a set of industry recognised standards that will accelerate the safe and successful deployment of automated vehicles, and champion British expertise in this field.
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Report shows strong progress on diversity in transport apprenticeships
Third annual report on road and rail apprenticeships shows diversity has increased, with the proportion of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) apprentices rising.
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Women in engineering is absolutely essential for the future of transport
The UK government has called on more women to consider engineering careers, highlighting the opportunities provided by major infrastructure projects like HS2.
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TfN announces suppliers for ‘smart’ tools to transform public transport
Transport for the North has announced suppliers who will supply 'smart tools' that aim to deliver ‘London-style’ contactless capped payments on multi-mode, multi-operators across the North of England.
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UK Government awards £25 million to zero-emission transport projects
The investment in these projects is a key industrial milestone, and part of wider measures towards a net zero carbon economy.
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Accessibility must be integral to new transport tech says UK government
Jesse Norman, Future of Mobility Minister, has stated that new transport technology must consider older people and those with mobility issues.
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The negatives of one-size-fits-all congestion charging for London’s PHVs
Jonny Goldstone, MD and Founder of Green Tomato Cars, tells Intelligent Transport why forcing all PHVs that aren’t black cabs or plug-in hybrids to pay a congestion charge is short-sighted and unfair to operators.
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DfT agrees to deliver a bus open data digital service for the UK
In response to the bus open data consultation, the DfT will create a bus open data digital service to build applications, products and services for passengers.
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£2 million fund focuses on helping companies invest in electric cargo bikes
Using electric cargo bikes to fulfil last-mile deliveries will help reduce congestion, pollution and the number of people who rely on privately-owned vehicles.
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Cycling and walking networks to be upgraded with £23 million of funding
Across the UK many will benefit from upgrades to existing cycle routes and improved cycleway connectivity, creating a safe, accessible and traffic-free network.