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The initiative - CAM Creators - aims to create a network of connected and automated mobility (CAM) sector connections and allows members to claim their place on a list of CAM Roadmap milestones.
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.
The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) has published a research paper, arguing that road-legal micromobility technologies, with safe access to cycle tracks, will significantly contribute to the decarbonisation of the UK.
Beryl’s #BetterByBike campaign aims to build on the current momentum supporting cycling during the pandemic and its role in creating healthy and safe streets.
The group - a partnership between The Climate Group and BT Group - aims to solidify commitments from senior government ministers to bring forward the UK target to end petrol and diesel vehicle sales and to make clean road transport a priority for next year’s COP26 summit in Glasgow.
One of the main concerns for those thinking about purchasing an EV is said to be accessibility to charging facilities - and, according to Uswitch research, some parts of the UK are much less prepared for the rise of EVs than others.
The plan – which has been published by a group of councils, transport bodies and East Midlands Airport (EMA) – includes new rail, bus and tram connections to the HS2 hub, as well as enhanced road infrastructure within the region.
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.
Autonomous vehicles will be trialled along the Midlands Future Mobility route, which has been developed by TfWM in collaboration with Coventry City Council, Birmingham City Council and Solihull Council.
Hosted via virtual meeting, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) officials met with the UK Minister of State for Transport to discuss COVID-19 responses and how they can collaborate to develop future mobility solutions.
The venture aims to provide charge point operators and local authorities with so-called ‘plug and play’ on-street charging facilities in large cities and towns where many residents don’t have access to off-street parking.
The three-year consultation focused on Highly Automated Road Passenger Services (HARPS) which use self-driving vehicles capable of carrying only passengers or travelling empty with no human driver on board.
Sean Moroney, CEO of Cambridge Electric Transport, discusses the positives of bringing e-bikes to UK cities, and the challenges that come as a private sector organisation working with local councils and cities in creating the infrastructure that such a service needs.
The study found that even replacing just 20 per cent of car miles travelled with e-bike travel would mean four to eight million fewer tonnes of carbon emitted each year.
Self-driving advocacy organisation Zenzic has highlighted research which suggests connected and autonomous vehicles will be key in the UK's journey to achieving net zero by 2050.
