Sir Chris Whitty Appointed to Active Travel England Advisory Panel England’s Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty has joined Active Travel England’s advisory panel. He said: ‘Exercise improves health and Active Travel England’s mission is shared by the health service.
Growth vs Green – a Contradiction at the Heart of DfT Policy There is an irreconcilable contradiction at the heart of DfT policy, it became clear today. Secretary of State for Transport Anne-Marie Trevelyan appeared before the Transport Select Committee
Weekend Congestion Slows Drivers Roads in some English cities are more congested at the weekends than at rush hour during the week, reports The Times. The report is based on figures from transport data firm Basemap. They analysed journey times
Far-Fetched Claim that Dualling York Outer Ring Road Will Reduce Emissions from Driving Consultants Pell Frischmann claim that dualling the northern part of York Outer Ring Road (YORR) will not increase emissions from driving – even though they admit that
Government Failure on Behaviour Change Risks Net Zero Targets The government’s approach to behaviour change is failing, according to the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee. If the government does not act differently, the UK will not meet
Pannal Ash Safe Streets Zone A petition for a Pannal Ash Safe Streets Zone has been launched. It asks for a safe streets zone around the four schools, two sports centres and nature reserve on streets including: West End Avenue
Active Travel England Involved in Design of Harrogate Cycle Schemes Active Travel England (ATE) are involved in the designs of Harrogate’s Active Travel Fund 2 (ATF2) schemes, it emerged at a council meeting today. ATE’s involvement should mean that the
51% of Car Drivers Speed in 30mph Zones 51% of car drivers speed in 30mph zones under free-flowing traffic conditions, according to vehicle speed compliance statistics published by the DfT in June 2022. These figures provide an insight into the
Climate Policies in North Yorkshire to Be Discussed this Week Climate policies in North Yorkshire will be discussed at a council meeting on Wednesday 12th October 2022. The Five ‘Ps’ Zero Carbon Harrogate say that current local climate projects and
N Yorkshire’s 20mph Policy to Come Under Scrutiny N Yorkshire’s 20mph policy is to come under scrutiny at a council meeting next week. The Harrogate & Knaresborough Area Constituency Committee meets on Wednesday. One of the items on the agenda