Sadiq’s most important strategy as mayor
Sadiq Khan’s greatest direct influence as Mayor of London is over transport. It touches everyone who lives in and visits
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Transport
On the buses
It’s not just cars and lorries that are going electric in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and costs, public
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Air pollution and why we need more than marginal change
In the battle for headlines and public opinion, we can’t lose sight of the very real need to change the
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Street mapping: paving the way for autonomous council vehicles
It’s no secret that local authorities across the country have had their spending power significantly reduced over the last few
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Hydrogen-powered transport: a zero-emission future?
While hybrids and EVs are now a common sight on our roads, hydrogen-powered vehicles still seem like the stuff of
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Making highways fit for the future
A new research project into future-proofing the UK’s road system has been launched by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy,
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Healthy Streets: how London transport policy could save the NHS £1.7bn
The Healthy Streets agenda has the potential to prepare London for an urban future with far fewer cars, where public
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Councils to get tougher powers to deal with ‘litter louts’
Councils have welcomed a government consultation on the proposed introduction of regulations that would enable them to issue fixed penalties
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Mapping the urban forest
Urban forest refers to the trees and vegetation present in the streets, parks, gardens, balconies and even green roofs within our towns and
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Research reveals the many benefits of making roads from waste
Recycled waste material could play a major role in the construction of roads in Europe – bringing both environmental and
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Clear message: the advertising billboard that delivers cleaner air
Toyota has found the ideal way to promote the green credentials of its latest fuel cell vehicle – by using
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‘Self-perpetuating cycle’ of road schemes drives congestion with few economic benefits, study finds
The government’s road building programme is fundamentally flawed and is trapping England in ‘an ideological traffic jam’. The verdict, from
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Government policy on electric vehicles needs charging up
It is an exciting time for electric vehicles (EVs). Over the past few years, the transport landscape has been shifting,
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Ford’s focus: building the city of tomorrow
The motoring giant Ford has launched a new team to work with local authorities to help shape the changing face
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5 inspiring women working to change the way we travel
To follow International Women’s Day, this month’s blog celebrates a handful of women making a real difference to the way
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Electric vehicles are just the start – cities need to prepare for a more connected world
The Paris Agreement in November 2016 brought nations together seeking to keep global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
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We have the policies and technology to make Britain zero carbon – so what are we waiting for?
A new report – Zero Carbon Britain: Making it Happen – sets out ‘a policy toolkit for fixing our climate’.
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Milton Keynes: half a century of green innovation
Love it or loathe it, no one can accuse Milton Keynes of maintaining the status quo. The town, which last
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Environmental impact of third Heathrow runway must not be overlooked, warn MPs
The government has so far failed to prove it can mitigate the environmental impact of Heathrow’s controversial third runway, according
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Tackling dirty air – it’s time for meaningful action
The Brixton Road is a typical inner London high street – lined by colourful shop fronts vying for the attention
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