Media

28 November 2014
Increasing the speed limit for HGVs from 50 to 60 miles per hour is merely changing the law to accommodate the 82 percent of lorry drivers who already break the speed limit, say campaigners, and leaves other road users dangerously exposed.

28 November 2014
Derbyshire County Council’s consultation on £2.5 million in bus cuts closes in two weeks, giving residents a final chance to stand up for vital bus services that are being threatened in Patrick McLoughlin’s constituency. 

19 November 2014
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled this morning that the UK Government must address air pollution as soon as possible

18 November 2014
Campaigners welcome cities’ report on the importance of devolution and investment in transport for city growth

17 November 2014
A report to be launched to rail experts and franchise bidders this Wednesday at the National Rail Museum will call for a series of ‘stepping stones’ to bring about the vision of a Northern Powerhouse that national and local governments are increasingly embracing.

13 November
Campaign for Better Transport calls for an audit of the Roads Investment Strategy

11 November 2014

Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the announcement from the Mayor of London that new daily fare caps will make the cost of commuting fairer for those working flexibly or part time in the capital and is calling on the Government to work with transport operators to deliver similar benefits for areas outside London right away.

10 November 2014

Campaign for Better Transport has responded to a speech made by the Prime Minister at a CBI event on 10 November.
 

6 November
Campaign for Better Transport has responded to comments being made by Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, at the Northern Future summit in Leeds today.

2 November 2014

Campaign for Better Transport has responded to the announcement that Greater Manchester is to have an elected mayor with control over transport decision making and spending, and the separate announcement from large bus operators that they will work together in key urban areas to bring about Oyster-style smart ticketing.

3 November 2014
The House of Lords could take the first steps towards halting the decline in funding for walking and cycling today, as it considers an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill proposed by six national organisations.