A Manifesto for Stronger Places – ADEPT issues call to future government

‘Making the case for place has never been more vital’ is the call from the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT).   Launching its call to political parties of all stripes – Manifesto for Stronger Places sets out the strategic objectives ADEPT wants to see adopted…

Blueprint Coalition calls for recommitment on key net zero measures

The Blueprint Coalition, an influential partnership of local government, environmental and research organisations, has called on the government to retain its key net zero commitments. Following news of the Government’s intention to drop or roll back on existing climate targets, the Coalition has warned that the impact of reversing current…

STUDY SETS OUT OPPORTUNITIES TO TRANSFORM THE SOUTH WEST’S TRANSPORT SYSTEM WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES

A study by Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national Transport Body (STB) for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay, has identified opportunities to revolutionise transport in the South West by using digital technology and Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs). The study highlights two imperatives that are essential to all forms of transport technology:…

ADEPT Live Labs 2: Arup wins new five year contract

In an important milestone for the £30 million ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads programme, a five year contract to provide monitoring and evaluation services has been awarded to Arup.   Developed by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT), the three-year, UK-wide programme funded…

Peninsula Transport reaction to shaping the future of England’s roads announcement

Responding to yesterday’s announcement on shaping the future of England’s strategic roads for the next Road Investment Strategy period (2025-2030), Councillor Andrea Davis, Peninsula Transport Chairman said: “The publication of these documents marks the start of the consultation process which will help determine which schemes and initiatives will be included…