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News: July 2011

29 July 2011: Mayor's flagship Barclays Cycle Hire celebrates first birthday with additional £25m investment from Barclays

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 Barclays ... more >

29 July 2011: New guidance issued by HMRC on treatment of VAT in salary sacrifice arrangements

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 >

29 July 2011: High speed rail consultation draws to a close

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 >

29 July 2011: Transport Statistics: National Travel Survey: 2010

The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics: National Travel Survey: 2010, see more >

27 July 2011: Have your say in the longer term strategy for sustainable aviation

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 >

27 July 2011: Free cycling rides, checks and advice

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 >

27 July 2011: Save money on your holiday driving

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 >

27 July 2011: Firms race to get 2012 Games travel plans in place

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 >

27 July 2011: Ecotrocity and Welcome Break to offer free EV charging on motorways

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 >

25 July 2011: European Mobility Week 16th to 22nd September

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 >

25 July 2011: BMW's car club scheme could come to the UK

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 >

21 July 2011: Cycle hire scheme extended across Newcastle

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 >

21 July 2011: Green Grants and Funding

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 >

21 July 2011: Public Consultation on the future design of the National Travel Survey

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19 July 2011: Two further Barclays Cycle Superhighways now open

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 >

13 July 2011: WMS: Local sustainable transport fund: First round funding decisions

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 >

13 July 2011: £1.6m project to create social networking tool for travellers

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 >

13 July 2011: New programmes launched to help businesses of all sizes keep on running during 2012 Games

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 >

11 July 2011: Guildford and Woking sustainable travel bid wins £3.9m

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 >

7 July 2011: Green transport brings 100 jobs to Lake District

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 >

6 July 2011: Transport boost of over £150M to create growth and cut carbon

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 >

6 July 2011: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service recognised in Business in the Community's 2011 Awards for Excellence

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 >

4 July 2011: Six months to go before tougher Low Emission Zone standards introduced to improve air quality

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. ... more >

1 July 2011: Businesses to kick-start electric vehicle roll out

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 >