sustainable transport

Planners must be bold enough to pedestrianise our city centres

30.10.2019

The threat of climate change is clearer than ever before, with air pollution a direct contributor that is causing a severe impact on human health, explains Patrick Johnston.

Unlocking the National Cycle Network’s potential

29.11.2018

Will Haynes

New design principles will increase usage – and the economic benefits – of the National Cycle Network, says Will Haynes

Planners must not be back-seat drivers as cities prepare for autonomous vehicles

05.10.2018

Louise Brooke-Smith

Autonomous vehicles could transform our towns and cities. Planners must take the lead in ensuring they contribute to better places, says Louise Brooke-Smith.

‘Sustainable transport’? It isn’t electric vehicles

10.09.2018

Rachel White

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

Is sustainable transport a myth?

10.09.2018

Dr Ashley Hayden

The new NPPF promotes electric vehicles as a form of sustainable transport. Are they the answer to the...

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Planning professionals call for ‘vital’ changes to NPPF

14.05.2018

Laura Edgar

Planning professionals, charities and other organisations involved in planning and delivering sustainable development and infrastructure have written a letter to the government setting out the improvements they believe the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires.

How often do you think about walking?

15.02.2018

Susan Claris

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Thinking about walkability when planning urban centres can create cleaner, safer, more engaging and more liveable environments, says Susan Claris

Appeal: Barton homes approved despite sustainable transport issues

15.08.2016

Martha Harris

Wainhomes North West has been given planning permission for 72 homes in the village of Barton, Preston, after an inspector found that the scheme’s contribution to housing supply, including 35 per cent...