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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
  • £266 million investment in local sustainable transport schemes

    £266 million additional funding to support authorities in delivering local economic growth whilst cutting carbon emissions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Railway Museum dinner

    Highlights our plans for the rail sector including high speed rail, Thameslink, rail electrification and Intercity Express Programme projects.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Trees and Design Action Group

    Discusses the launch of 'Trees in the townscape' and a report on the findings from the UK i-Tree Eco pilot project.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £266 million transport boost for green growth and infrastructure

    12 major transport scheme projects have won funding totalling £225 million, while 15 smaller schemes are receiving a total of £41 million.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further boost for cycle safety

    £15 million fund for improving safety of cyclists outside London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling road works disruption in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex

    Permit scheme to make utility firms minimise disruption caused by their road works in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £15 million boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

    £15 million additional funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further projects approved for the Local Sustainable Transport Fund

    Over £112 million extra funding to support authorities in increasing local economic growth and cutting carbon emissions from transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

    30 carbon cutting local transport schemes given go ahead.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Final approval granted for tram train pilot

    Tram train pilot in South Yorkshire.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Revolutionary new Tram Trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire

    New Tram Trains in South Yorkshire to benefit passengers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A43 Corby link road given final go-ahead

    A new 4 mile stretch of road to the south east of Corby is planned to bring economic growth and improve traffic flow in the local area.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Travelwise conference

    Travelwise conference video speech by Norman Baker MP.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Multi-million pound boost for children's cycle training

    More than 300,000 school children will learn to cycle safely over the next year, thanks to nearly £11 million worth of government funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Potholes review - prevention and a better cure

    The pothole review has been released giving advice to local authorities on tackling the problem of potholes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bank holiday bike rides made simple

    Cycle journey planner can help those looking for a bike ride at Easter.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Biofuels, science and society conference

    Explaining the role of sustainable biofuels in our wider transport strategy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bus policy, regulation and funding

    'Green light for better buses' proposals released.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major package of reforms to increase passenger numbers

    Series of changes commuters to improve buses and give greater value for money.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £101 million bus boost for passengers

    More low carbon buses and better partnerships to increase growth and cut emissions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government