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British Government announces EV uptake plans on World EV Day
Green parking spaces, charge points at supermarkets and tourist sites, and batteries that charge in six minutes could all form part of the Government’s plans to accelerate EV uptake.
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UK government launches consultation to make pavements more accessible
Thirty-two per cent of people with vision impairments and 48 per cent of wheelchair users were less willing to go out on their own because of pavement parking, according to research from charity Guide Dogs.
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Acceleration Unit launched to fast track UK transport projects
The new unit aims to boost the delivery times of major transport infrastructure projects as new funding is announced.
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UK launches call for evidence on new automated driving technology
The call for evidence will look at the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) – an automated system that can take over control of a vehicle at low speeds, keeping it in lane on motorways.
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Research suggests buses are key to boosting economy
Campaign group Greener Journeys has called on Government to be more positive in its messaging and encourage the responsible use of public transport as a way to prompt wider social, economic and environmental benefits.
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£200,000 investment to improve mobile connectivity across UK rail
Telecom operators have been urged to come forward to develop suitable equipment to safely fix antennas onto overhead line equipment (OLE) in live rail environments.
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New standards introduced to improve safety for taxi and PHV passengers
The new standards, which local authorities will be expected to implement, are designed to improve consistency in the taxi licensing system.
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First UK e-scooter trial now underway
Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority have teamed up with e-scooter company Ginger to launch the UK's first shared e-scooter trial.
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Net Zero Transport Board meets to discuss UK green recovery
Industry leaders have met for the first time as part of the UK’s Net Zero transport Board to ensure a joined-up approach to tackling transport decarbonisation.
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Rental e-scooter trials now permitted in the UK
The Department for Transport (DfT) has also released guidance documents for local area and e-scooter operators about the next steps in the design, implementation and management of e-scooter trials.
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£283 million for bus and light rail announced as part of UK transport boost
Measures have been announced to increase bus and light rail services across the UK, roll out higher numbers of safety and guidance staff, and to make commuting easier without public transport.
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DfT seeks views on proposed regulations for fast-tracked e-scooter trials
The British government recently announced that e-scooter trials would be fast-tracked as part of a 'green restart of local transport,' and has now requested feedback to a set of proposed regulatory changes and plans.
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DfT lays out vision for UK EV rapid chargepoint network
The UK government has undertaken an analysis to assess the number of chargepoints required to meet future charging needs along motorways and major A roads.
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Official transport guidance published for next stage of England’s lockdown
The advice sets out that if people cannot work from home, they should first consider alternatives to public transport, but if this is unavoidable they must follow a set of safety recommendations.
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UK e-scooter trials to be fast-tracked as part of sustainable transport boost
The government has also announced an initial £250 million emergency active travel fund for cycling and walking infrastructure and revealed plans to extend the UK EV charging network.