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Speculation continues about the transport implications of the forthcoming Budget, and alongside this, we report on a number of privately-financed transport projects which the Government is claiming have been secured as part of its International Investment Summit, though they appear to have been in the pipeline for some time already. Regarding the Government’s own finances, one significant issue is the revenue stream from motorists, as it diminishes with the uptake of electric vehicles. This subject is of equal concern to the London Mayor in respect of the Congestion Charge revenue, and in the light of this, we report on his decision to withdraw the existing EV exemption to the charge.
We also have stories about the latest road traffic figures and contrasting numbers relating to cycling and van movements; automated vehicle developments in the UK and the USA; a revised approach to road scheme evaluation; Low Traffic Neighbourhood controversies; and an innovative method of highway condition assessment. Rail matters we cover include the newly designated head of delivering Great British Railways, and a significant recalculation of freight access charges on HS1; on buses, we report on South Yorkshire’s plans for franchising, Stagecoach’s move into the Channel Islands, and further investment in converting bus fleets to electric vehicles.
There is the latest news on decision-making from Transport Secretary Louise Haigh about the Lower Thames Crossing, and the deadline on ending fossil fuel car sales.
In our expert contributions, Vincent Stops begins a series looking at cycling policy, whilst John Dales is concerned at a growing sense of disorder in the use of urban street space, with increasing unregulated activity undermining the public interest in this valuable resource. Our data analyst, John Siraut, takes a long and detailed look at the number of cars on the road in the UK, and their drivers, highlighting some significant trends with implications for wider transport policy.
In his Editorial Opinion, Peter Stonham examines the development pathway for automated vehicles, and how they should be treated within the transport equation, seeking to ensure that there is a balanced accommodation for them delivering the best overall outcome for all road users, favouring collective as well as individual benefits.
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