Brian Matthews, Head of Transport Innovation at Milton Keynes Council gave the committee his authority’s view on the trials in Milton Keynes.
He told the committee usage ‘is similar numbers to Liverpool, approaching 2 million trips and 30,000 users in the city’.
“We have estimated a saving of 128 tonnes …
Data released in February shows that bus passenger numbers across EEH in 2021/22 were 33% down on pre-pandemic levels, compared to 30% across England.
Over the last ten years, passenger numbers have fallen by nearly 40%, matching the average across England.
The future of bus was a major item at our Strategic Transport Leadership Board on 3 March. Members heard about work …
Buckinghamshire Council is using emergency powers to fast-track essential road repairs as it continues to tackle head on the current state of the roads under the Buckinghamshire Highways contract.
Given the adverse impact of the winter weather on the condition of the roads, which is an issue experienced across the country, the council will be using its emergency powers, alongside the flexibility …
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that Jo Shanmugalingam has been appointed as the new Second Permanent Secretary at DfT. She is currently a Director General at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and brings significant experience from across government departments.
Appointed following an open competition, the Second Permanent Secretary will provide leadership of a number of …
March 2023:
Cllr Martin Tett, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council discusses his transport priorities for Buckinghamshire.
March 2023:
Cllr Emily Darlington, England's Economic Heartland board member and cabinet member for adults, housing and healthy communities at Milton Keynes City Council, answers our quickfire questions about her local authority and transport priorities.
January 2023:
To start off the new year we interviewed Cllr Graham Lawman, England's Economic Heartland board member and executive …
To celebrate National Apprenticeship week and National Careers week held recently, EEH spoke to apprentices working with our partners about their experiences and their careers.
We spoke to four apprentices pursing different qualifications in the transport industry. They provide insight into why they chose to become apprentices, what appealed to them about working in transport and what skills they feel they have gained.
Narrowing …
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MAY 2023
May 10-11: ITT Hub, Farnborough
May 16-18: UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), Leeds
May 17: Mobility Hubs 2023, London
May 31: Freight Forwarder Conference 2023, London
JUNE 2023
June 5: Sub-national transport body conference, Birmingham
June 9: England's Economic Heartland Strategic Transport Leadership Board (virtual)