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 Transport Secretary has announced today the launch of a new research hub, backed by £10 million in funding from the Department for Transport, National Highways, HS2 Ltd, Network Rail and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
University of Cambridge, Newcastle University, Heriot-Watt University and University of Glasgow have been awarded the funding to …
September 2023:
EEH spoke with Cllr Phil Bibby, Executive Member for Highways & Transport at Hertfordshire County Council about his authorities transport priorities.
JULY 2023:
EEH sits down with Cambridgeshire County Council leader Cllr Lucy Nethsingha to discuss her authority’s transport priorities.
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 …
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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SEPTEMBER 2023
September 12: DAFNI Conference 2023
September 12 - 13: Tomorrows Net Zero
September 20: 2023 East of England Net Zero Conference
September 20 - 21: Digital Rail 2023
September 23-26: Liberal Democrat Party Conference
September 29: TransCityRail South