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Driving forward the North’s transport agenda

An effective, efficient and sustainable transport network for the North of England is a fundamental part of everyday life – connecting people to jobs, health, education, and leisure opportunities, connecting businesses to each other ...

Monday 23rd October 2023

active travel, decarbonisation, Electric Vehicles, EV Charging, Renewable energy

The race is on for radical solutions to a cleaner, greener and healthier society

Our Head of Decarbonisation, Peter Cole, looks at the need to take clear and comprehensive action to decarbonise surface transport, and the wider social and economic benefits that can bring to all areas ...

Wednesday 12th July 2023

active travel, decarbonisation

Taking an Active Travel approach in Blackburn with Darwen

In this guest Insight, Dwayne Lowe, Head of Highways, Transport and Network at Blackburn with Darwen Council outlines how the borough is promoting active travel to support a pathway to a greener future ...

Thursday 26th May 2022

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On the Road to Recovery – Active Travel in the North of England

Active travel has been on the agenda for the transport authorities in the North of England, long before the COVID-19 pandemic challenged everyone’s sense of normality ...

Monday 14th September 2020

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Showcasing Active Travel in the North of England

Active travel - making journeys by physically active means such as walking, cycling or scooting - is key in improving the country’s health and wellbeing ...

Friday 1st May 2020

active travel, Insight

How Dame Sarah Storey plans to get Sheffield active

With 14 Paralympic gold medals and 35 world titles under her belt there’s no doubting Dame Sarah Storey’s cycling prowess. Now, as an Active Travel Commissioner, she’s turning her attention ...

Thursday 28th November 2019

The Strategic Road Network Initial Report has been published by @transportgovuk and @NationalHways. It recognises the importance of greater collaboration to tackle the big #transport challenges. Our Board will discuss the reports at the June 22 meeting. https://t.co/xE738lPYkP

22/05/2023 from Transport for the North

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Our Connecting Communities strategy sets out for the first time, a regional ambition to lift one million people in the North out of transport-related social exclusion by 2050. Read more about the targeted set of investments and reforms needed: https://t.co/NWlxIw673B

22/05/2023 from Transport for the North

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📅 It's just over two weeks until the @stb_conference in Birmingham. 🚆 The sessions will emphasise practical outcomes and delivering economic, environmental and social benefits to all regions across England. 👉 Register for your ticket: https://t.co/09uNlMfbcC

21/05/2023 from Transport for the North

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Videos

Engineering the future

Engineering the future | Transport for the North Chief Executive, Barry White, sees how Hitachi Rail is investing in the next generation of engineers.

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Gracie | It’s all about me

Transport for the North has laid out it's plans for the future, Gracie explains what it means for her, running the country, by the north for the North.

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Strategic Transport Plan | By the north for the North

Our Strategic Transport Plan (STP) will rebalance decades of underinvestment and transform the lives of people in the North. It outlines how up to £70 billion of investment to 2050 could contribute towards an additional £100 billion in economic growth. This marks the first time our civic and business leaders have spoken as one North to outline our vision for the future

#By The North For The North #North #Rebalance #STP #Strategic Transport Plan #Underinvestment

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Driving forward the North’s transport agenda

The race is on for radical solutions to a cleaner, greener and healthier society

Taking an Active Travel approach in Blackburn with Darwen

On the Road to Recovery – Active Travel in the North of England

Showcasing Active Travel in the North of England

How Dame Sarah Storey plans to get Sheffield active

Videos

Engineering the future

Gracie | It’s all about me

Strategic Transport Plan | By the north for the North

InsightsTag: active travel

Filter By

Driving forward the North’s transport agenda

The race is on for radical solutions to a cleaner, greener and healthier society

Taking an Active Travel approach in Blackburn with Darwen

On the Road to Recovery – Active Travel in the North of England

Showcasing Active Travel in the North of England

How Dame Sarah Storey plans to get Sheffield active

Newsletter

Videos

Engineering the future

Gracie | It’s all about me

Strategic Transport Plan | By the north for the North

Insights
Tag: active travel