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News: February 2010
Pioneering motorists will receive up to £5,000 to buy an ultra-low carbon car, and the roll-out of supporting infrastructure will begin in selected regions, the Government announced today.
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Introduction
Here, at last, is the latest edition of NBTN News! Many apologies for the time lapse between the last newsletter and this one - it’s been... more >
The Government wants to see access to cycle training for every child, creating a generation of new, safe cyclists according to Transport Minister Sadiq Khan.
This is one of the aims of the 'Act... more >
The Cycling Star Alliance, a new group of best-of-brand suppliers is launching a competition to give away £25,000 of infrastructure and consultancy to two organisations that best demonstrat... more >
Here, at last, is the latest edition of NBTN News! Many apologies for the time lapse between the last newsletter and this one - it’s been a busy time with transferring over to Business ... more >
APPLY NOW! BITC/NBTN Regional Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Travel - closing date 31 March 2010
Does your organisation have inspiring examples of innovation and action in the area of comm... more >
The Department for Transport published the ”Public attitudes towards climate change and the impact of transport: 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009” report with the aim to provide the latest i... more >
As part of wider goal to better understand and take account of the views of businesses, DfT commissioned a review of existing UK research evidence on private sector business attitudes to transpor... more >
NBTN took its message to Hampshire in November 2009 as part of the county council’s Smart Commute Week, without even travelling there.
The pioneering council has a reputation for “gr... more >
‘Living Streets’ are very active NBTN members and we’re great supporters of their work. The Living Streets Conference - Delivering the Active Travel Strategy: From Policy to Pra... more >
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership brings together over 350 organisations from across the government, the automotive and fuel industries, the environmental sector, academia, road user groups and ot... more >
The Institute of Advanced Motorists may initially not seem the most logical organisation to offer cycling information and training. However IAM, following some very detailed research, has produce... more >
traintaxi™ is a practical tool to help business travellers take the train instead of the car, by overcoming one of the main obstacles: information about how to bridge “those final few m... more >
Many cycle retailers have been very supportive of the Cycle to Work Guarantee Scheme and Evans Cycles is one of these. Evans Cycles ‘Ride2Work’ scheme now offers a one-stop-shop imple... more >
Cycling to work is a great way for people to get, and stay, fit and healthy. For businesses, a healthier workforce means higher productivity, reduced absenteeism and improved punctuality. The Cyc... more >
MVA AND MOUCHEL TO DELIVER DfT TRAVEL PLAN SEMINARS
Securing Travel Plans through the planning process is the most effective and efficient way of implementing travel plans. MVA and Mouchel will as... more >
10 February - BITC / NBTN Sustainable Travel Workshop: Cycle to Work Guarantee Scheme, Birmingham
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Workshops on Sustainable Commuting and Business Travel: The Cycle to Work Guarantee
A series of BITC / NBTN events are planned for this year with the first of these taking place during February ... more >
Up to £1000 available to South East businesses for smarter working
Businesses with 5 to 250 employees in the Milton Keynes and Thames Valley area are being offered a new grant of up to &po... more >
BITC’s Health and Work Summit sponsored by NBTN and the Food and Drink Federation will take place on 11 May 2010 and NBTN members will be offered a discounted delegate rate. We are delighte... more >
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Members bring ‘fresh’ ideas to develop NBTN
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East of England Travel Plan Forum
The summaries and slides of the presentations delivered at the second East of England Travel Plan Forum on 3 November 2009 can more >