Campaign for Better Transport Traffic Reduction Blog

Transport barriers to opportunities for young people

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:56:08 +0000

16 May 2013: We're holding an event today looking at young people's travel and how transport can be a barrier to accessing employment and other opportunities.

Ups and downs of the football season

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:27:28 +0000

14 May 2013

Southampton fan, Matt Hemsley, on the ups and downs of the football season and the launch of our football research

How good buses can cut traffic from new housing

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:40:36 +0000

22 April 2013: Traffic from a new housing development is two thirds less than forecast thanks to getting the bus service running from the start.

Say no to the EU allowing in mega trucks

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:12:30 +0000

16 Apri 2013: EU rules could soon be changed to allow in mega trucks, with greater risks to cyclists and pedestrians and more carbon emissions.

Your views of heroes and villains since Beeching

admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:08:38 +0000

10 April 2013: Two weeks ago, w published our top three heroes and villains of the railways in the past 50 years.

Transport is the Budget battleground

admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:16:44 +0000

22 March: The Chancellor has delivered a Budget Statement which aside from the predicted freeze on fuel duty seemed to have precious little to say about transport.

A home win for Brighton and Hove?

admin — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:09:07 +0000

12 March 2013: As part of our football travel project, guest blogger Becky Reynolds tells us about efforts to get more people going by bike to Brighton and Hove Albion.

A clear vision for cycling at last

admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:01:00 +0000

8 March 2013: It’s rare that we get the chance to welcome something almost without reservation, but the new cycling strategy for London is full of initiatives and projects we can applaud.

Government fails to grasp Smart Growth

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:18:56 +0000

20 February 2013: The government has missed the opportunity to make growth smarter

Transport barriers to youth employment

admin — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:14:57 +0000

31 December: New research shows how transport can be a barrier to finding employment.