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News: October 2011

28 October 2011: 14th cyclist dies in London this year

The death on Monday of a man in his fifties cycling on one of Boris Johnson's Barclays-sponsored cycle superhighways in Bow... more >

24 October 2011: Electric car UK sales sputter out

Figures show that only 106 electric cars were bought in 2011 third quarter through 'plugged-in car grant' scheme. Hopes that £5,000 government grants would make 2011 "remembered as th... more >

21 October 2011: Bus journeys on the rise in capital

Journeys by bus are increasing in London but falling in the rest of Britain, Government figures show. Travellers made nearly 2.27 billion passenger journeys by bus in London in 2010/11 - up from... more >

20 October 2011: October 2011 newsletter

Introduction Welcome to the latest edition of NBTN news. There's certainly a lot going on in the world of travel and transport at the moment! We have a ne... more >

20 October 2011: ACT TravelWise Autumn Conference Awards Nominations Now Open

The ACT TravelWise Awards are the national industry awards that recognise excellence in the field of travel planning and smarter choices. This year's annual ACT TravelWise awards will be held duri... more >

19 October 2011: Recyclebank reveals plan to incentivise greener commuting

New initiative will offer discounts and vouchers to London commuters who cycle and walk to work more >

17 October 2011: It's time to bring travel and its associated emissions out of the closet

Delve deeply into most companies' environmental and carbon targets and the chances are that, if the company is growing, costs and emissions from travel will be increasing. Most companies will happi... more >

17 October 2011: TRAFFIC SIGNS UPDATED, CLUTTER AND RED TAPE REDUCED IN BIGGEST SIGNS REVIEW IN 40 YEARS

Unnecessary Whitehall bureaucracy will be tackled and costs for councils reduced following the biggest review into Britain's traffic signing system for 40 years, announced today by Transport Mini... more >

17 October 2011: Justine Greening MP - New Secretary of State for Transport

The Prime Minister has announced the appointment of Justine Greening, MP Putney, Roehampton and Southfields to be Secretary of State for Transport. Born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Justine Gree... more >

17 October 2011: Real-time bus information now available anytime and anywhere

Real-time bus service information for every London bus stop online and on your phone. Largest and most advanced system in the UK New and improved Countdown signs "This technologic... more >

11 October 2011: Book your train tickets now to help cut the cost of Christmas travel

People looking to cut the cost of Christmas can from this week take advantage of cheap Advance rail fares for travel during the festive season. Advance fares are available to buy around 12 week... more >

11 October 2011: Clean Air Fund for business

TfL is looking for businesses in London who would like free measures to reduce their environmental impact, improve their resilience and save money on transport and travel. If your organisation is ... more >

5 October 2011: Stress 'is top cause of workplace sickness' and is so widespread it's dubbed the 'Black Death of the 21st century'

Stress has become the most common reason for a worker being signed off long-term sick, a report reveals today. Experts said the psychological condition had become so widespread that it was the ... more >

5 October 2011: Cycle to Work Alliance wins compromise on VAT implementation

Employees who are using cycle to work schemes which were signed on or before 27th July 2011 will now not have to pay VAT on the remainder of their salary sacrifice payments. HM Revenue and Customs ... more >

4 October 2011: Government proposes 80mph motorway speed limit

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has announced his intention to consult on raising the national speed limit on motorways from 70 to 80 miles per hour. The Government plans to launch a full publ... more >

3 October 2011: Autolib: the new car-sharing scheme that could put Paris streets ahead

Et voilà! From the country that gave us the Vélib - and by extension Boris Bikes - say bonjour to the electric Bluecar. Hot on the wheels of Paris's self-service bicycle scheme com... more >