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‘Sustainable transport’? It isn’t electric vehicles

10.09.2018

Electric cars are defined as 'sustainable transport' in the new NPPF. But are they really sustainable? wonders Rachel White.

News in brief: Voting open for 2019 RTPI vice-president; Thames Water reaffirms strategic reservoir plans for ‘stressed’ South East

04.09.2018

The Planner

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 4 September, 2018

Appeals round-up: Military vehicle storage unit would ‘incrementally harm’ countryside; Cricket nets ‘to be expected’ at historic cricket club

13.07.2018

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 7 July-13 July, 2018

Appeal: Planned cycling trails would not match ‘thrill’ of unauthorised routes

12.07.2018

Matt Moody

National Trust plans to create formalised cycling trails at Badbury Hill to prevent harm to ancient woodland have been refused, after an inspector considered that ‘thrill-making’ young riders...

Why it's time for London to host a car-free day

14.06.2018

Marco Picardi

Car-free days in Paris and Madrid have helped to change these cities for the better, argues Marco Picardi. Why can't London do the same?

Scotland round-up: Mixed-use complex set to expand Scottish capital’s financial district; Glasgow co-living plans submitted

09.03.2018

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 3 March-9 March, 2018

Wales round-up: New student village scheme mooted for Swansea waterfront; Merthyr Tydfil demolition proposals

09.03.2018

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Wales: 3 March-9 March, 2018

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Report: Safety fears tend to forestall women’s journeys in cities

07.03.2018

Laura Edgar

Walking and cycling charity Sustrans has called for equal representation in transport planning and delivery to help address the low number of women who travel actively in the UK.

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Khan’s transport strategy to be published in ‘coming weeks’

28.02.2018

Laura Edgar

The Mayor of London has presented his Transport Strategy to the London Assembly, as he looks to improve transport across the city.

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News analysis: Physical activity and place

12.02.2018

Laura Edgar

“We have got it all wrong.” That’s what Dr William Bird, CEO and founder of Intelligent Health, told attendees at the annual RTPI and Transport Planning Society (TPS) conference – ‘...

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