So interesting - the transport agenda is shaping up to be hugely exciting in the new Parliament - and given transport remains the largest source of emissions, the scope for a step-change in climate action in DfT is huge. 👏

Explore Green Alliance's report on revolutionising bus transport across regions to boost prosperity and sustainability. The proposal outlines a five-year plan to enhance bus services and reduce carbon emissions. Read the full report here: buff.ly/3S3htIG

1/5 Five key bills for transport in today's #KingsSpeech... 🛤️The Rail Reform Bill will finally pave the way for the much-needed reforms to the railways that passengers need. Establishing Great British Railways - something we campaigned for– will be the first step.

Analysis: Trump election win could add 4bn tonnes to US emissions by 2030 | Simon Evans @vernerviisas #CBarchive Read here: buff.ly/4f1uoEP

The English Devolution and Better Buses Bills were announced in today’s #KingSpeech These are great news for local communities and climate efforts, here’s why🧵

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Transport is STILL the biggest emitter of carbon emissions in the UK and must be a major focus of any net-zero plans. We need to be investing in and increasing the use of public transport and active travel, as well as ending tax cuts and exemptions for domestic aviation.

Net Zero Secretary: Ed Miliband: "The biggest threat to nature and food security, and to our rural communities, is not solar panels or onshore wind. It is the climate crisis... This govt is not going to proceed on the basis of myth and false information... Mr Speaker, no more."

After we co-signed an open letter calling on train & ferry companies to improve ticket restrictions on Sail & Rail journeys between London & Dublin, Trafnidiaeth Cymru / Transport for Wales is extending its booking window from 6 to 8 weeks and looking to extend to 12 weeks! A great win! Opportunity Green 👏

@MayorOfLondon leadership for health and the environment pays off New research shows last summer’s ULEZ expansion to Outer London has improved the capitals’ air quality & removed approx. 90,000 of the most polluting vehicles a day from the city’s roads

🐮🌫Read my blog below on cow burp supressing pills, about our briefing that has been covered in the Telegraph! 📰telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/0…

My national broadcast debut happened unexpectedly this week, with this slightly silly segment on GB News. One has to start somewhere I suppose! Remember folks, cow burps are funny, methane's potent warming impact is not.

COMMENT 🗣️ | A promising start for public transport. Rosie of Green Alliance is encouraged by the new government’s enthusiasm for public transport - but says ambitious modal shift targets are needed 🚍🚆💚 ➡️ tinyurl.com/2b4pru9v

A sadly unsurprising dip in today’s stats. We’ve been building health out of streets & baking pollution in. It’s a road we can’t afford, that takes us to a place we don’t want to live. We get what we build for, so let’s start building something better. theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

"Due to traffic danger, children’s walking accessibility [to child-relevant destinations] is estimated to be reduced by at least 75%." doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.…

The struggle of congested roads: 😫 noise 😫 toxic fumes 😫 increased stress levels More walking, cycling, shared and public transport = less congested roads.

Rail contributes £36bn annually to the UK economy (greater economic impact than food, drink, tobacco, chemical & pharmaceutical) yet arguments that economic growth is delivered by airport expansion still persist (despite NEF & Alex Chapman debunking!) cityam.com/why-the-new-la…

More evidence that secure bike parking is critical: New study of Melbourne finds that apartment residents are more than 2x as likely to own a bike if they have access to off-street bike parking (i.e., inside their building). doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.…

Clearly had a great time at Green Alliance's summer reception last night. Still thinking about DrGuddiSingh's speech!

🐝TfGM continuing to trailblaze on making their publicly owned buses affordable, especially important for those who can't afford car ownership! 💛