Previous Articles - March 2011
News
Drivers in EU capital spend three days a year stuck in traffic
Commute drivers in Manchester will spend up to 72 hours stuck in traffic jams according to a recent report comparing european cities which found that Manchester was the second worst european city to drive in.
A driver In London a driver will spend 54 hours in traffic...view website
Cyclescheme - provider of Cycle to Work scheme
Access their newsletter here for more information
on tax free bikes for riding to work and up to date guidance...view newsletter
Cyclepoint opened up at Leeds Railway Station late last year and offers storage at the station for cycles, daily bike hire and an on site repair and maintenance service...See brochure for further information on this scheme
Health & Transport
The Local Transport White Paper sets out the Government's vision for a sustainable local transport system that supports the economy and reduces carbon emissions. It explains how the Government is placing localism at the heart of the transport agenda, taking measures to empower local authorities when it comes to tackling these issues in their areas.
The White Paper also underlines Central Government's direct support to local authorities, including through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund...view pdf
Local Sustainable Transport Fund bidding guidance...view pdf
Energy Saving Trust - Smarter Travel Choices
More than half of all car trips are five miles or less, accounting for approximately a fifth of household car CO2 emissions – wider mode choice and better driving can improve local air quality. These two reports are from The Energy Saving Trust on projects undertaken to highlight better choice options....view 'Smarter travel choices at a local level' pdf | view 'Local smarter driving training for employees' pdf
A Guide for Carbon appraisal - Local Authority Basic LA Tool
Department of Transport Feb 2011
Tackling climate change through the delivery of local transport services – this tool allows local authorities to assess the potential effects of transport interventions on carbon emissions in their area...view pdf
Promoting and creating built or natural environments that encourage and support physical activities
NICE Public Health Guidance 8
First Published 2008...view pdf
Research
Making the Link
A number of recently published research and guidance reports seek to highlight the massive emotional and financial cost association with accidents and identify an effective range of safety interventions which include the promotion of walking and cycling; such measures not only impact on road safety but have beneficial impacts on social cohesion:
The cost of road accidents...view pdf
NICE guidance on preventing accidental injury to under-15's including road safety guidance...view pdf
Road Traffic Collisions and Casualties in the North West of England
Published January 2011
Lynn Deacon, Clare Perkins, Mark Bellis...view pdf
There are a large number of research articles related to health and transport located in the 'Research Artcles' section.
Events
Sustainable Transport Systems
Influencing Travel Behaviour
The Barbican, London, 14th April 2011...read more
Making Sustainable Local Transport Happen: The Local Transport White Paper
11th May 2011 - Westminster...read more
The 20 mph City Conference
17th May 2011 – Warrington
As more towns across the UK are considering 20 mph speed limits this conference brings together a range of speakers to look at current pilots, gaining political support, marketing and the public health benefits...view pdf
New Techniques and New Life for Smarter Choices through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund
18th May 2011
Tower Hill, London
The conference will look at using new psychology and marketing techniques to deliver travel behaviour change...view pdf