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News: August 2011

30 August 2011: Free London 2012 support package for businesses

Free Transport for London (TfL) and London 2012 workshops in the Capital for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and multi-site businesses in 2012 transport hot spots. 'TfL is working with... Read on »

24 August 2011: August bank holiday travel - Why not take a train?

Depending on the weather, up to 16 million vehicles are likely to hit the road this bank holiday weekend. Traffic will build up from mid-afternoon on Friday (26 August) as people take advantage of... Read on »

24 August 2011: Brighton train passengers to test smart cards

Brighton train passengers are to have their own equivalent of the Oyster card as they test a new smart card called the Key. The trial is being run by Southern on trains between Brighton and Seaf... Read on »

24 August 2011: Apply for the Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel

Applications for the 2012 Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel are now being accepted. If your organisation is delivering or facilitating sustainable travel at a local level, and is based i... Read on »

22 August 2011: Cycling industry gives economy £3bn boost

Cycling generates nearly £3bn a year for the UK economy, a report by the London School of Economics has found. The figure takes into account factors such as bicycle manufacturing, retail and... Read on »

19 August 2011: New competition gives BikeSafe-London riders chance to win their dream motorcycle or scooter

Riders who attend a Rider Skills Day between September and November 2011 could win a brand new motorcycle, scooter or protective clothing. 'Encouraging motorcycle and scooter riders to constantl... Read on »

19 August 2011: Free Electric Car Guide

RoadSafe sponsor SMMT has published the Electric Car Guide to help motorists make more informed decisions when purchasing an elect... Read on »

10 August 2011: 8,800 extra spaces for busy trains on key routes

Space for up to an extra 8,800 rail passengers is being created on key commuter services in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Newcastle, Rail Minister Theresa Vill... Read on »

3 August 2011: Government urges commuters and businesses to travel differently during London 2012

Transport Minister Norman Baker today urged commuters and businesses in London to think differently about how they travel during the Olympic Games as he marked a year to go to what is likely to b... Read on »