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State of the Nation: Infrastructure 2010 |
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Friday, 18 June 2010 |
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The Institution of Civil Engineers has published the latest "State of the Nation" report into Britain's infrastructure.
Describing the report as "an evidenced-based assessment of the nation´s energy, transport, water, flood and waste sectors," the ICE highlights the importance of a long-term vision for infrastructure.
The full report is available from the ICE website. |
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Long Distance Travel in Britain |
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Thursday, 06 May 2010 |
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The Independent Transport Commission has published this pioneering report into long-distance domestic travel in Great Britain. Using data from the National Travel Survey and a bespoke statistical model, the study analysed patterns of long-distance travel within Great Britain and tested the effects of a number of potential scenarios.
The Report found:-
• People make on average 20 long-distance trips per year, averaging 100 miles per trip
• Cars are used for almost 80% of all long distance travel mileage
• There are five main purposes for long-distance journeys: visiting friends and relatives (28% of mileage); leisure (21%); holidays (21%); business travel (20%) and commuting (10%).
The full report is available in the RUA members' area.
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Think Tank calls for shares to be issued in road network |
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Wednesday, 14 April 2010 |
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The Social Market Foundation, a pro-market think tank, has called for every UK citizen to be given a free, tradable share in the road network.
In a new report, "Roads to Recovery," the SMF argues that road user charging is the solution to the UK’s overloaded road network. In order to overcome political objections to road charging, the SMF suggests that citizens should retain ownership of their roads. Every British citizen should be given a tradable share in the roads worth over £1500. Any profits from road charging, or the sale of road shares, would then go to shareholders – the people – rather than into Treasury coffers. The report calculates that, as well as receiving the road share windfall, the average motorist would be better off, paying less in tolls than they currently do in tax. |
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Road Schemes recently announced by DfT |
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Thursday, 08 April 2010 |
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The Department for Transport has made a series of announcements of funding for transport schemes. A mix of road, rail and bus schemes, the following road schemes may be of interest to RUA members.
• A684 Bedale, Aiskew and Leeming Bar major scheme: Programme Entry
• Nottingham Ring Road scheme: Programme Entry
• Sadlers Farm Junction local transport major scheme: Full Approval
• A41 Expressway scheme: Final Approval
• White Rose Way Improvement Scheme : Programme Entry
• Edge Lane West, Liverpool: Full Approval
• Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn
• Crewe Green Link Road South: Programme Entry
• Bidston Moss Viaduct strengthening scheme: Full Approval.
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MPs call for foreign-registered lorries to pay their way on UK roads |
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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The House of Commons Public Affairs Committee has called for the Department for Transport to work with the Treasury and "find a way for foreign lorries to pay for their keep on our roads."
Read the full report here. |
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