Minister calls for ‘viable alternatives’The best way to encourage people to drive less is to develop “attractive and affordable” alternatives such as car sharing and car clubs, said transport minister Andrew Jones at Smarter Travel LIVE!... Transport celebs vie for virtual prizeDelegates At Smarter Travel LIVE! Cast Their Votes To Decide Which Of Six Transport Ideas Should Secure ‘Virtual Funding’ Of £250,000, Reports Awards recognise the top smarter travel teamsThe five categories attracted 65 entries, so it was no easy task for the independent judging panel to reach their decisions... Get set for a new transport modelCity authorities and transport providers need to make the transition to a personalised, user-focused mobility system, writes George Hazel 07 March 2016 | Local Transport Today ‘I’m a Transport Celebrity… Give Me Funding!’Six passenger transport personalities will be making quick-fire pitches at Smarter Travel LIVE! in a bid to win the ‘Totally Smarter Transport Fund’, reports Meera Rambissoon 07 March 2016 | Local Transport Today This is the age of the appThe value of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) to the consumer is clear while the potential opportunities for the public and private sectors are vast, believes John Bradburn 07 March 2016 | Local Transport Today Data maps will transform active travelOrdnance Survey and Basemap are developing accurate road network data and software to encourage active travel, writes Mia Benjamin 07 March 2016 | Local Transport Today Devolved regions can fly flag for active travelGovernment support for smarter travel has been disappointing, but devolution deals mean that city regions can lead the shift away from car dependency, suggests Stephen Joseph 07 March 2016 | Local Transport Today See us at Smarter Travel LIVE!We're an official supporter of the two day event which includes a conference, workshops, speed learning sessions, a hackathon, exhibitions and the Smarter Travel Awards. 25 Feb 2016 | Sustrans A stopgap until the real dealFunding is always a concern in the world of sustainable transport. What was laudable about the £600m Local... The road to Intelligent MobilitySimon White New town, new transport solutionsBrian Matthews Big data can keep traffic flowingGraham Bradley Beyond the horizonJonathan Bray And the beat goes onMargaret Mcdonnell The best interventionsTony Duckenfield Life on the Smarter Travel frontlineSarah Fisher And Rachel Evans Shared mobility makes senseAlistair Kirkbride Green travel is good for businessSteph Norris Active travel must be part of the mixJason Torrance The recruitment driversPolly Williams On-street screens spread the wordRobin Bennett New cyclists ride onSam Robinson Taking cycling to a new levelAllison Parkes-Norris Cycle cities can be car-friendlyMichael Glotz-Richter Time for ITS firms to embrace differenceJennie Martin The changing face of mobilitySmarter Travel LIVE! is ideally timed to explore the connections emerging between sustainable travel and intelligent mobility solutions. Both have an important role to play in developing sustainable alternatives to the current transport model. The Landor LINKS event, which takes place at ArenaMK in... Tackle congestion with intelligent solutionsIntelligent transport systems have a vital role to play in tackling transport challenges ranging from cycling safety to motorway management, says Jennie Martin... ‘Beat Box’ challenge is driving down car useBeat the Street, the programme that gets residents to compete against each other to see who can walk, cycle or run the furthest, has released figures that show that significant numbers of participants... ‘Long term benefits of travel plans must be clearly illustrated’The government’s spending review has highlighted the importance of evaluating sustainable transport programmes in a transparent and independent way, believes Jon Parker at consultant... Walking and cycling will help to boost economy and "eliminate the deficit" - DfTThe DfT has declared that increasing the number of people choosing to walk or cycle will help reduce congestion and therefore "support the delivery of our long-term economic plan to eliminate the deficit... Making the right connections will keep cities movingWith urban areas coming under increasing demands from vehicles and other road users, steps must be taken now to properly deploy intelligent systems to improve traffic flow, says... Martin calls for intelligent solutions to congestionIntelligent transport systems have a vital role to play in tackling a host of transport challenges ranging from cycling safety to motorway management, believes Jennie Martin, secretary general of... ‘The case for active travel is getting stronger’ says Atkins teamThere is a large body of evidence that LSTF projects have successfully brought about travel behavioural change, say Rachel Evans and Chris Hanley... MK takes poll position in pioneering intelligent mobilityA project to develop fully automated, driverless vehicles on the streets of Milton Keynes has won the 2015 Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Automotive Award for… ‘The future of transport will be shaped by apps, not infrastructure’There is growing evidence of a shift in lifestyle choices from ownership to use, according to Alistair Kirkbride, director at Carplus, the environmental transport NGO. “Whether it’s AirBnB or Uber, the headlines are... Big data can help keep traffic flowingBy using real-time data from connected cars, transport authorities can swiftly make informed decisions to alleviate congestion, writes Graham Bradley. Anyone who... ‘Active travel must be at core of joined-up approach to transport’In the face of shrinking budgets, rising obesity and concerns over air quality, local authorities will have to develop a more joined-up approach to transport, believes Tony Duckenfield, head of behavioural… |
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