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News: July 2011
This release was originaly issued by the Greater London Authority.
Barclays agrees to extend sponsorship until 2018
Barclays sponsorship to see further expansion to west London
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New guidance has been issued by HMRC on tretament of VAT in salary sacrifice arrangements and will impact on the Cycle to Work Scheme. For more information, please visit: more >
People wishing to have their say on the Government's proposals for a high speed rail network have until the end of today (Friday 29 July) to register their views as one of the biggest consultatio... more >
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
National Travel Survey: 2010, see
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The Department for Transport has started the process of developing a longer term strategy for a sustainable future for aviation. Ministers want to provide a policy framework which supports economic... more >
FREE guided rides, bicycle checks and professional cycling advice will be on offer to families across Darlington during the summer holidays.
Darlington's sustainable transport project Local Moti... more >
As families get ready to head off on their summer holidays, drivers were reminded by Transport Minister Norman Baker of the savings they can make from adopting smarter driving techniques.
Sm... more >
Bankers, lawyers and retailers sign up to more 2012 Games travel advice than other sectors and industries.
"We've looking forward to taking advantage of the one-on-one sessions in order to ... more >
A new scheme devised by British green energy company Ecotricity could put an end to range anxiety for electric car owners by providing charge points at service stations along UK motorways.
The n... more >
The European Mobility Week is an awareness raising campaign aiming at sensibilising citizens to the use of public transport.
The European Mobility Week is an awareness raising campaign aiming at s... more >
BMW is to expand its recently-launched Munich car-sharing scheme to other cities across Europe, with plans to include the UK.
The German car maker has teamed up with car rental company Sixt to... more >
A city-wide bike hire scheme is being launched in Newcastle following the success seen in London.
From Friday branded bicycles will be available for short hire at 15 racks across the city with a f... more >
The economic austerity and the Coalition Government’s commitment to reduce the public deficit mean there are fewer grants and funding available then there once were to help businesses transit... more >
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Two brand new Barclays Cycle Superhighways routes have been declared fully open and ready for use today. It was also announced that cycling has increased dramatically on two pilot routes opened las... more >
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport (Norman Baker) has issued a WMS on the local sustainable transport fund:
I am pleased to announce that the Department is today awarding ... more >
Road and rail users will be able to share information about their journey and update each other about delays thanks to a £1.6m research project at Lancaster University.
Our Travel is a new t... more >
Transport for London (TfL) and London 2012 determined to ensure businesses can make the most of all opportunities Games will bring.
Businesses and organisations of all sizes in 2012 transport hots... more >
A bid to improve pedestrian, cycle and bus transport and install electric car charging points in two Surrey towns has secured nearly £4m from the government.
Surrey County Council's Travel... more >
Plans to turn parts of the Lake District into a 'hub for sustainable transport' will bring 100 new jobs to the area, Cumbria County Council said.
The £5m government project has gained anot... more >
Transport schemes across England, designed to boost economic growth and reduce carbon emissions, were given the go ahead today thanks to £155 million of Government investment.
Thirty-n... more >
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has scooped the overall Example of Excellence prize in the ways2work category of Business in the Community’s annual responsible business awards the ... more >
Transport for London (TfL) is calling on the owners and operators of vehicles set to be affected when new emissions standards come in to effect in January 2012 to take action now and avoid fines.
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Government reveals plans to incentivise office and home charging over "underutilised and uneconomic" public infrastructure
Businesses will be at the heart of the government's strategy ... more >