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DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  The government's Department for Transport is responsible for delivering a transport system in the UK which balances the needs of the economy, environment and society. The goals of the Department of Transport (DfT) are to sustain efficient transport networks, to improve the environmental performance of transport, to strengthen the safety and security of transport, and to enhance access to jobs, services and social networks. WEBSITE SPONSORS
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 HS2 gears up for next stage of work following Government´s publication of HS2 reportThe Government today published its Command Paper response to the HS2 report, and in so doing set out the next stages of work for HS2 Ltd. Transport StatisticsThe Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics: New rules to improve safety and information at road worksAll road works will need to be clearly signed and meet strict rules on safety under plans published today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan. New proposals to improve bus travel and tackle anti social behaviourBus travel in England will be safer, more efficient and easier to use under new Government proposals. Green lorry training proposal to cut carbon emissionsA new proposal to encourage more lorry drivers to take eco-driver training could save up to 3 million tonnes of CO2 over five years and £300 million in fuel costs, according to Transport Minister Paul Clark. New safety measures for mobility scootersA series of reforms aimed at modernising the regulation of mobility vehicles were today announced by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan. Cities told transport strategies need to be bolderTransport Minister Sadiq Khan today issued a challenge to local authority and city leaders to be bold and innovative in developing transport strategies. Tougher penalties for road works disruptionIrresponsible firms who allow their road works to overrun will face penalties of up to £25,000 a day - a tenfold increase on the current £2,500 maximum daily charge - under plans published today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan. Motorists get up to £5,000 towards cost of an ultra-low carbon carPioneering motorists will receive up to £5,000 to buy an ultra-low carbon car, and the roll-out of supporting infrastructure will begin in selected regions, the Government announced today. Next Page | Last Page | |
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