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As the UK’s leading authority on sustainable transport we work with journalists and broadcasters across the media spectrum. Journalists are invited to contact us on 07984 773 468 (calls only no texts) or at communications@bettertransport.org.uk.
Twyford Down casts shadow over plans for new road building programme
Sep 27th 2012
27 September 2012
As protesters gather to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Twyford Down – the protest that lit the fuse for a wave of direct action protests against new roads (1) – plans are emerging of a major new programme of roads building.
HS2 can help deliver a low-carbon transport system – but not on its own
Sep 19th 2012
19 September 2012
Government’s plans for High Speed rail can help meet carbon emissions targets – but only if supported by a set of bold policy initiatives which are not currently in place.
Ticket office closures could be first of many
Sep 17th 2012
17 September 2012
The Campaign for Better Transport has voiced disappointment at the Department for Transport’s decision to allow four ticket offices to close. The four ticket offices earmarked for closure, all served by London Midland, are Lye, Witton and Wythall in the West Midlands, and Cheddington in Buckinghamshire.
Investment not competition is the future for buses – Statement from Campaign for Better Transport
Sep 13th 2012
13 September 2012
The Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the House of Commons Transport Select Committee’s report on Competition in the Local Bus Market (2).
Appointment of new Secretary of State for Transport
Sep 4th 2012
4 September 2012
The Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the appointment of Patrick McLoughlin as Secretary of State for Transport.
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