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MP says all passengers should receive equal access to services
Paul Maynard MP says that extending the use of the bus pass to community transport services will not only deliver fairness, but will also safeguard services.
Tuesday 18th October 2011
Parliament Square closure 'being discussed'
Commons authorities are holding discussions about closing part of Parliament Square to traffic, a committee has heard.
Monday 17th October 2011
Standard of disabled access to public transport 'unacceptable'
Lisa Nandy MP says government must urgently use its procurement power to press for change and improve disabled access to public transport.
Wednesday 12th October 2011
Are the wheels coming off our buses?
Brandon Lewis MP says the "wheels on the bus will fall off" if the government fails to reform transport funding and the Concessionary Fares Scheme.
Tuesday 11th October 2011
Boris offers 'wheel deal' for London
Boris Johnson has told the Conservative party conference that investment in London is vital to the country’s economic recovery.
Tuesday 4th October 2011
Promoting the success of North West businesses
Ahead of its fringe event at the Conservative party conference, representatives of the North West Business Leadership Team discuss economic rebalancing, LEPs and high speed rail.
Wednesday 28th September 2011
Making party conferences easier for all
Making life easier for ministers and public affairs professionals alike – that is the idea behind the Transport Hub, says Luke Pollard, head of public affairs at the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).
Friday 16th September 2011
Better coordination 'could cut congestion'
A committee of MPs has said greater use of real-time information systems and better co-ordination between road management authorities could cut road congestion.
Thursday 15th September 2011
MP urges action on 'crippling' fuel prices
Brian Donohoe MP says higher fuel prices are "destroying businesses, preventing growth, adding to inflation and affecting all our personal and working lives".
Tuesday 13th September 2011
Government should adopt 'recommended recycling list'
Baroness Gardner of Parkes urges the government to establish recommended standards for dealing with litter and waste.
Wednesday 7th September 2011
MP calls for bus services regulation
Graham Stringer MP calls for regulation of bus services, so that the commercial competition is off road at the tendering stage.
Tuesday 6th September 2011
New airport capacity needed for economic growth
Restricting much needed new airport capacity in the south east will cost the UK economy in the long run, says Simon Buck, chief executive of the British Air Transport Association.
Wednesday 31st August 2011
Is this the greenest government ever?
A leading conservation charity has claimed that David Cameron's vow to lead the "greenest government ever" will be hard to justify, if the coalition's attack on environmental regulation continues.
Friday 12th August 2011
Fighting for countryside access
The Ramblers discuss forestry, access to countryside and the government's "seemingly farcical red tape challenge."
Thursday 11th August 2011
Bus service cuts threaten most vulnerable
Bus passengers are facing above inflation fare rises and loss of services because of government spending cuts, according to a report by MPs.
Thursday 11th August 2011
Make London the greenest Games ever
Lord Berkeley claims that little has been done to ensure compliance with air quality laws as part of the transport planning for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Wednesday 10th August 2011
Wales needs high speed rail, says MP
Susan Elan Jones MP says Welsh secretary Cheryl Gillan must not be allowed to block High Speed Rail 2.
Wednesday 13th July 2011
The Chiltern gap
It’s a north-south issue but not a simple left-right one – and the strife over high-speed rail within the Conservative Party is pitting the wealthy shires against recession-hit metropolitan areas hungry for growth, finds Sam Macrory.
Monday 11th July 2011
Foreign diplomats 'dodging' congestion charge
Lord Faulkner of Worcester claims more must be done to ensure that diplomatic missions do not refuse to pay the London congestion charge.
Tuesday 5th July 2011
Rural bus services face 'perfect storm'
Dr Sarah Wollaston MP raises concerns about the 'perfect storm' brewing over the future of rural bus services, which are facing ever-increasing costs and reduced revenue.
Tuesday 28th June 2011
Three cheers for Milton Keynes
Iain Stewart speaks to ePolitix about fast trains, Scotland's future and Milton Keynes' unique appeal.
Monday 27th June 2011
A small change to the law will have a big impact on justice
Karl Turner MP calls for an increase in the maximum sentence for dangerous driving from two to seven years.
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Experts debate sustainable transport options
The comparative benefits of personal and public transit have been discussed at a gathering of transport experts in the House of Lords.
Thursday 16th June 2011
MP urges eyesight testing requirements for drivers
Meg Munn MP calls on the government to rethink the rules on testing drivers' eyesight in a bid to improve road safety.
Wednesday 15th June 2011
Motorists are being fleeced by 'sky-high' fuel prices
Robert Halfon MP warns motorists are being fleeced by "sky-high petrol prices" and calls for urgent reform.
Tuesday 14th June 2011
MP raises concerns over night flights at Heathrow
Mary Macleod MP says the time is right to consider the full impact of night flights at Heathrow airport on those that live under the flightpaths.
Tuesday 24th May 2011
Rail fares could be 'rebalanced'
Transport secretary Philip Hammond has said he wants to see the end to the era of above inflation rail fare increases.
Thursday 19th May 2011
MP warns of power line threat to radio spectrum
Mark Lancaster MP warns that technology meant to spread broadband access could jeopardise national security, as it endangers the radio spectrum.
Wednesday 18th May 2011
Road Safety Bill
Sir Alan Beith MP urges the government to send out a clear message that safety on our roads is "a top priority, not an optional extra".
Wednesday 18th May 2011
Highlighting the work of millions
As a sponsor at this year's Charity Champion awards, ePolitix.com speaks to Edward Welsh, Director of Corporate Affairs at Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) about the importance of charity.
Friday 13th May 2011
MPs urge greater Met Office funds
The government should consider providing additional funding to the Met Office to help improve its long-term forecasting, a group of MPs has said.
Thursday 12th May 2011
Charities set out high speed rail charter
National charities concerned with environmental, heritage, countryside, legal and wildlife issues have joined forces on high speed rail.
Thursday 7th April 2011
MP calls for wheel safety measures
Paul Goggins MP calls for a more stringent HGV wheel safety system to be put in place, rather than wait for a catastrophe to happen.
Tuesday 29th March 2011
Securing the future of rail engineering
John McDonnell MP calls for an "urgent industry-wide jobs seminar" to examine rail engineering employment needs now and the importance of skills for the future.
Tuesday 29th March 2011
Budget over, now the hard work really starts
Overall it was a positive Budget for the aggregates industry, but it will only be a success if measures are followed through on, says Jerry McLaughlin, director of economics and public affairs at the Mineral Products Association.
Thursday 24th March 2011
Rail franchise action 'saved money'
Terminating a major rail franchise will result in the Department for Transport receiving between £330m and £380m less in premium payments, a government watchdog has found.
Thursday 24th March 2011
Budget 2011: Transport
Fuel duty escalator will be cancelled for the rest of this Parliament.
Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Budget 2011: A Budget for growth?
Ahead of tomorrow's Budget, Andrew Smith, chief economist at KPMG, looks at some of the initiatives the chancellor might include to get the economy growing again.
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
MP urges city status for Medway
Rehman Chishti MP says Medway is a city in all but name - a place with "a rich heritage and undoubtedly a great future".
Thursday 17th March 2011
'We are over-regulated'
In order to create growth the government must first understand and deal with what inhibits it, says Nigel Jackson, chief executive of the Mineral Products Association prior to the Budget.
Wednesday 16th March 2011
Action needed on petrol prices
Urgent action is needed to tackle rising fuel prices in Scotland, MPs have heard.
Wednesday 9th March 2011
Aviation tax 'hampers economic growth'
The UK's travel and tourism industry is calling on the chancellor to stop a planned rise in aviation taxes.
Thursday 3rd March 2011
Rural areas need a fuel duty stabiliser
A fuel duty stabiliser is needed to help rural drivers, says Anne McIntosh MP.
Tuesday 15th February 2011
M25 widening 'got it completely wrong'
An ongoing project to widen the M25 has been mishandled and could cost the taxpayer up to £1bn extra, according to a group of MPs.
Tuesday 8th February 2011
Making public transport accessible for all
A new E.U regulation provides a "huge opportunity" to advance the rights of disabled passengers, says Lord Low.
Thursday 20th January 2011
Baker unveils Local Sustainable Transport Fund
The government has announced a "unprecedented £560m funding boost" for sustainable transport projects which it claims will help create economic growth and reduce carbon emissions.
Wednesday 19th January 2011
Euro rules threaten UK haulage industry
Pauline Latham OBE MP writes for ePolitix.com on the effects on the haulage industry of EU proposals for the height of trailers.
Tuesday 18th January 2011
DfT study 'lacking clarity' for disabled passengers
A lack of guidance over a DfT study into disabled access on public transport has left passengers with disabilities "frustrated."
Wednesday 12th January 2011
A busy year for countryside campaigners
The Campaign to Protect Rural England looks back over the policy decisions that have affected its work in 2010.
Tuesday 28th December 2010
The 'congestion and misery' of Dartford Crossing
Gareth Johnson MP outlines the impact of congestion on the Dartford Crossing and its affect on the local community.
Monday 22nd November 2010
Councils unwilling to use powers at their disposal
Baroness Greengross outlines why accessible buses are a waste of money if bus stops are inaccessible due to inconsiderate parking.
Monday 22nd November 2010
MP calls for action on road safety
Mark Spencer MP writes for ePolitix.com following his Westminster Hall debate on improving safety on the A614.
Friday 5th November 2010
Aviation – the Cinderella of the coalition's transport strategy?
Simon Buck, chief executive of the British Air Transport Association, writes for ePolitix.com on the day the government increases taxes on aviation by up to 50 per cent.
Monday 1st November 2010
'On your bike…'
Lord Butler of Brockwell writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his oral question asking for a Barclays bicycle docking station within the Parliamentary Estate.
Wednesday 27th October 2010
Safety should be the priority
Following the introduction of 'Boris Bikes' and 'Cycle Super Highways', Lord Greville Janner of Braunstone QC writes for ePolitix.com on the dangers of cycling without a helmet
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