Publications

Climate Week

The Department is investing in solutions that will mitigate the climate change impacts from transport.

Mode/topic: Sustainable travel

Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 March 2012

Type: Video

Reforming our railwaysPutting the customer first

The Command Paper sets out the Government’s vision for the railways, alongside the policies that are needed to realise that vision.

Mode/topic: Rail

Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2012

Type: Command paper

Ultra Low Emission Vans study

This report investigates the market potential for ultra-low emission technologies, such as all-electric and fuel-cells, in commerical vans (<3.5 tGVW).

Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Vehicles

Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2012

Type: Research report

Linking places fund

The Community Linking Places Fund and is primarily for improvements to cycling and walking.

Mode/topic: Roads

Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 March 2012

Type: Instructional

Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs on the road - some guidance for users

Summary The Government is committed to helping people who have mobility difficulties to get around. This is so that people can remain active members of the community and maintain their independence. Traditionally, mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs have been used by those with mobility difficulties; as the population ages, more elderly people are likely to…

Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People

Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 March 2012

Type: Instructional

A57 - M1 to Todwick CrossroadsLocal authority orders decision letter

A letter by the Secretary of State giving her views on the inspector’s recommendations for the proposed works on A57 – M1 to Todwick Crossroads

Mode/topic: Roads, Road management

Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 February 2012

Type: Decision letter

A57 - M1 to Todwick CrossroadsLocal authority orders public inquiry inspectors report

Local authority orders public inquiry inspectors report on the proposed works on A57 – M1 to Todwick Crossroads

Mode/topic: Roads, Road management

Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 February 2012

Type: Report