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Darren Shirley discusses the current state of public transport and how local communities can encourage sustainable transport in their regions
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Sally Longford explains how Nottingham City Council is exploring a transport agenda to improve air quality in the region
Cutting down on the number of commuters using cars for short journeys will be key to easing congestion, says Adeline Bailly.
The Campaign for Better Transport looks at how local authorities are promoting sustainable travel through public transport services
Kathryn Shipman of the British Parking Association explains why, despite the curent issues, there is cause for optimism for the management of parking for local authorities.
Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council’s executive member for environment and sustainability, uses recent experiences from her council’s pursuit to lower emissions to explore the ways that local authorities can reduce pollution and encourage people to take up low emission vehicles.
Lianna Etkind, public transport campaigner, for the Campaign for Better Transport, examines the possibilities that the new government legislation may bring for local authorities.
Innovation and supportive policy over the last decade has transformed the bus sector from being a part of the problem of poor urban air quality to being an important part of the solution to tackling climate change. Government Business analyses the LowCVP report on the issue.
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