Going ultra low
Oxford City Council has been piloting local approaches to electric vehicle charging.
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Working out your electric vehicle strategy
In November 2020, nearly one in every 10 new cars registered in the UK was pure electric, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Government launches new bus strategy
The Prime Minster has launched a new £3 billion Bus Strategy aimed at tackling the fragmented bus service market and reforming the fare system.
Extra funding for buses and school transport
A further £256 million of emergency funding to help keep bus and tram operators running during the coronavirus pandemic has been announced by the Department for Transport.
Reducing transport emissions
How can we engineer a ‘climate smart’ recovery from the COVID-19 crisis?
New money for cycling and walking
A £250 million emergency ‘active travel fund’ will help encourage cycling and walking through new infrastructure such as pop-up bike lanes, protected space for cyclists, wider pavements, safer junctions and cycle and bus-only roads.
Fuel for thought
The transition to electric vehicles offers important benefits but needs local infrastructure solutions.
£5 billion for buses and bikes
The Government has announced “a much-needed boost” of £5 billion for bus and cycling services.