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Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today that the Department for Transport will invest £9.6m to improve access to Reading Station.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 October 2011
Type: Press release
Find out about DSA's range of online services for approved driving instructors (ADI). They are available from 6.00 am to midnight, seven days a week.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 4 October 2011
Type: Story
Transport Secretary announces his intention to consult on raising the national speed limit on motorways from 70 to 80 miles per hour.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 October 2011
Type: Press release
Philip Hammond MP today gave the green light for up to £470m of funding for a new bridge across the River Mersey between Runcorn and Widnes
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 October 2011
Type: Press release
Letter written by The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP
Minister of State for Transport to MPs on rail CP5 initial industry plan and HLOS.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 September 2011
Type: Publication
The Department for Transport has published the Reported road casualties in Great Britain: annual report 2010.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 September 2011
Type: Press release
Two new traffic commissioners will be recruited by the Department for Transport, Roads Minister Mike Penning announced.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 September 2011
Type: Press release
Domestic regulatory measures that have been introduced or are due to be introduced between July and December 2011 that are in scope of One-in, One-out.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 September 2011
Type: Publication
Earlier this year, Mike Penning, Roads Minister announced his intention to make £3m available to police forces to facilitate the wider roll-out of the laser scanning technology for surveying motorway incident scenes. This document sets out the terms and conditions for applications for the match-fund grant initiative.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 September 2011
Type: Publication
Passengers in the North West will be able to have more of a say on how local rail services are run with the designation of the line between Preston and Orm
Mode/topic: Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 September 2011
Type: Press release
Construction of the A5-M1 link road in Bedfordshire could be brought forward to start in 2014.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 September 2011
Type: Press release
The Department for Transport has published the Port Freight Statistics: 2010 final figures.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 September 2011
Type: Press release
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 21 September 2011
Type: Speech
The Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG) scheme assists companies with the operating costs associated with running water freight transport instead of road transport.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 September 2011
Type: Publication
Whether it is labelled light rapid transit, light rail or tram, this mode of transport is popular with passengers. It is also good for economic growth and good for reducing carbon, both key objectives of the Coalition Government.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 September 2011
Type: Publication
Light rail has a future in this country if capital costs can be reduced
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 September 2011
Type: Press release
A letter from Norman Baker MP to Local Authority Leader's about the Government’s Blue Badge Reform Programme: Blue Badge Improvement Service
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 September 2011
Type: Publication
New official driving and riding theory books have been published to help candidates revise in preparation for changes to the test in January 2012.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 19 September 2011
Type: Press release
Theresa Villiers discusses the use of PPP in the transport sector at the Informal Meeting of EU Transport Ministers
Mode/topic: Public transport
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 15 September 2011
Type: Written statement
Mike Penning announces the outcome of the consultation with interested parties about a review of the Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG).
Mode/topic: Shipping
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 15 September 2011
Type: Written statement
Philip Hammond issues a revised policy to follow when considering an application under the Ports Act 1991 for the sale of a major trust port.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 15 September 2011
Type: Written statement
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 15 September 2011
Type: Speech
From 31 October, learner drivers in North and East Ayrshire will be able to take their practical driving test at a new test centre in Irvine.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 14 September 2011
Type: Press release
Written statement by the Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 12 September 2011
Type: Written statement
This consultation proposes amendments to the Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004. These regulations will transpose Article 21(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 September 2011
New contract to provide day-to-day Bikeability support services announced
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 September 2011
Type: Press release
Latest statistics - Port freight and vehicle licensing
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight, Freight transport, Ports, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 September 2011
Type: Press release
New European regulation on the type approval process for motorcycles
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 September 2011
Type: Press release
• Test for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Kings Lynn • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 5 September 2011
Type: Press release
Seeking views on EU proposed regulation for the type approval and market surveilance of 2 and 3 wheeled vehicles and quadricycles.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 September 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Open
A call for evidence on proposed amendments to the licence under which NATS' regulated businesss operates.
Mode/topic: Rail, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 September 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Merchant Navy Day on Saturday, 3 September is an opportunity to honour those merchant seafarers who have in many cases given their lives in its service
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 31 August 2011
Type: Press release
The final report of the Blue Badge good practice review.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 August 2011
Type: Publication
Transport Secretary welcomes industry work on Bank Holiday rail services
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises, Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 August 2011
Type: Press release
DSA advisor is the e-newsletter for the biking industry. View all the issues from 2011.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 26 August 2011
Type: Publication
The Government has published its response to the Committee on Climate Change's report on options for reducing UK aviation emissions to 2050.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 August 2011
Type: Publication
Statistics on road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe and light rail.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Freight transport, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 25 August 2011
Type: Press release
This report presents the Department's updated forecasts of the UK air passengers and UK aviation CO2 emissions to 2050.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 August 2011
Type: Publication
Detailed information on specific speed camera sites has been published as part of the Government’s drive to increase transparency.
Mode/topic: Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 August 2011
Type: Press release
This document provides guidance on how to apply the requirement of Directive 2009/33/EC using option 1 (set technical specifications for energy and environmental performance) and could also be used for option 2 (include energy and environmental impacts in award criteria).
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 August 2011
Type: Publication
Senior Traffic Commissioner, Philip Brown, to retire
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 August 2011
Type: Press release
Under 'lane rental' schemes councils would be able to charge utility companies to dig up the busiest roads during peak times when road works cause the most
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 August 2011
Type: Press release
The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Applications for Exemption Orders) Regulations 2010 SI 427/2010.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 August 2011
Type: Publication
A regular update to senior members of Local Authorities to give them an overview of all the recent DfT news most relevant to Local Authorities.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 August 2011
Type: Publication
These downloads contain the baseline survey dataset from the Evaluation of the Cycling City and Towns Programme, data tables, and a user guide.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 August 2011
Type: Publication
This consultation invites views on proposals to allow local highways authorities in England to implement lane rental schemes.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 August 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Open
A list of all orders handled by the Department under the Transport and Works Act 1992.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 August 2011
Type: Publication
The tables included in this paper show the ten most overcrowded rail services in spring 2010 and autumn 2010.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 August 2011
Type: Publication
Notification a public inquiry will be held into the 2010 and 2011 harbour dues set by Dover Harbour Board following objections under Section 31 of the Harbours Act 1964.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 August 2011
Type: Publication
Notification letter (already sent to objector and harbour authority) as to a section objection by King Harry Ferry against Carrick Council (now Cornwall Council).
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 August 2011
Type: Publication
More space for passengers created on key commuter services in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Newcastle
Mode/topic: Rail, Passenger, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 August 2011
Type: Press release
Regulatory enforcement has been placed on the Red Tape Challenge website aiming to reducing bureaucracy.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 August 2011
Type: Cross-governmentStatus: Closed
Written statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport, Rail passenger franchises
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 5 August 2011
Type: Written statement
On the 5 August 2011, the Department for Transport issued a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) detailing a comprehensive forward timetable for the re-letting of a number of UK rail franchises. The Department has issued this notice to give guidance and clarity to the market around the timing of when franchise opportunities will arise.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 August 2011
Type: Publication
An update on information for the development pool of local major transport schemes.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 August 2011
Type: Publication
Statistics on road casualties, road traffic estimates and congestion on local authority managed roads
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Minor roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 August 2011
Type: Press release
Despatch is the ezine for road safety professionals, produced by DSA. Read all the issues from 2011.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 4 August 2011
Type: Publication
Transport Minister urges commuters and businesses in London to think differently about how they travel during next years Olympic Games.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, London 2012, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 August 2011
Type: Press release
As the Secretary of State has announced the criteria to use in considering proposals for the sale of trust ports, the Minister of State has written to Roger Mountford Chairman of Dover Harbour Board to ask if the Board wishes to submit further information.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2011
Type: Publication
New guidance means volunteers, childminders and care workers won't have to be licensed as minicabs
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 August 2011
Type: Press release
This guidance note sets out the Departments view of what is, and what is not, a private hire vehicle. It is designed to assist local licensing authorities in making licensing decisions and provide transport service providers with some clarity about whether they need to be licensed as private hire.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2011
Type: Publication
Sets out the revised policy which the Secretary of State expects to follow when considering an application under the Ports Act 1991 for the sale of a major trust port in England or Wales.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2011
Type: Publication
A note concerning the procedure for the sale of trust ports, which includes guidance on liaising with the Department, a scheme of transfer, publicising of sale and access to information and arrangements for inviting and considering bids.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2011
Type: Publication
HS2 public consultation closes Friday 29 July
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 July 2011
Type: Press release
Northamptonshire street lighting gets £132 million boost
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Minor roads, Road management, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 July 2011
Type: Press release
This report outlines a segmentation of public attitudes to climate change and transport choices, as commissioned by the Department.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2011
Type: Publication
This report comprises a knowledge review exploring the Social and Distributional Impacts of Climate Change Policy Options, as commissioned by the Department for Transport.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2011
Type: Publication
Response to letters regarding the Thameslink Preferred Bidder announcement.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2011
Type: Publication
Letter from the Secretary of State to stakeholders.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 July 2011
Type: Publication
National travel survey 2010 statistics published
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 July 2011
Type: Press release
How holidaymakers can save money by using smarter driving techniques
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 July 2011
Type: Press release
TRL report CPR1131 - Analysis of STATS19 data to examine the relationship between the rate of vehicle accidents involving pedestrians and type approval noise levels. There was little correlation found between vehicle involvement density (number of vehicles involved in accidents with pedestrians divided by the number of registered vehicles) and the level of noise measured…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2011
Type: Publication
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 mandates that Gear Shift Indicators (GSI) be fitted to new cars from the end of 2014.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2011
Type: Publication
Analysis of UK STATS19 database showed accidents with pedestrians are no more likely with electric / hybrid electric vehicles than conventional ones pro-rata to the numbers registered.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2011
Type: Publication
Driving test candidates in the Barry area could benefit from a more local service as the DSA carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 July 2011
Type: Press release
Report on the in-service conformity emissions testing of light duty passenger vehicles.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2011
Type: Publication
Minister asks Dover Harbour Board to publish further information on likely impact of the scheme,
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 July 2011
Type: Press release
Written statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, London 2012
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 19 July 2011
Type: Written statement
This Memorandum provides a preliminary assessment of the Road Safety Act 2006 and has been prepared by the Department for Transport (DfT) for submission to the Transport Select Committee.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 July 2011
Type: Publication
The QDS are designed to fit on a single page to provide a quarterly snapshot on how each department is spending its budget, the results it has achieved and how it is deploying its workforce.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 July 2011
Type: Publication
The Annual Report and Accounts presents the consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2011.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 July 2011
Type: Publication
A free online service making it easy for learner drivers to find qualified instructors in their area has been launched by DSA.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 18 July 2011
Type: Press release
The Department has undertaken an initial review of the Civil Aviation Act 2006 five years after it came into force. This memorandum is required to be submitted to the Transport Select Committee for scrutiny. Download Memorandum to the Transport Select Committee (PDF - 151 KB), July 2011
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 July 2011
Type: Publication
Speech by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 18 July 2011
Type: Speech
This consultation seeks views on modernising the way we regulate aviation security.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 July 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Open
Oral statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK Search and Rescue
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 14 July 2011
Type: Oral statement
Coastguard stations will be better coordinated and more resilient to the challenges of the coming decades under updated modernisation proposals.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK Search and Rescue
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 July 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation on proposals for Coastguard modernisation.
Publisher: Maritime and Coastguard Agency Published date: 14 July 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Open
Written statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 14 July 2011
Type: Written statement
Passengers using Heathrow and communities around the airport could benefit from reduced delays, less stacking and fewer unscheduled night flights.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Airport, Aviation safety, Security and resilience
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 July 2011
Type: Press release
Written statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Airport, Aviation safety, Security and resilience
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 14 July 2011
Type: Written statement
Written statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 14 July 2011
Type: Written statement
The Taskforce was formed in 2010 to identify operational improvements that could improve the performance of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports and enhance the experience of passengers. The report is the culmination of a year long programme of work across seven areas, including security and border controls, and sets out the issues considered by the Taskforce and its conclusions.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 July 2011
Type: Publication
Written statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 13 July 2011
Type: Written statement
• Contract awarded for three years with option to extend • Bid includes publication of the Highway Code
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 13 July 2011
Type: Press release
The aim of the Low Carbon Transport to Airports (LCTA) project was to look for options to increase the proportion of passengers and staff travelling to airports using low carbon transport.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 July 2011
Type: Publication
Written statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Shipping, UK Search and Rescue
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 11 July 2011
Type: Written statement
Written statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, London 2012, Road management
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 11 July 2011
Type: Written statement
Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Shipping
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 7 July 2011
Type: Written statement
At present City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal is subject to a grant condition which precludes its use for turnaround cruise operations.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 July 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
The City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal could be permitted to change the way it operates under proposals put forward for consultation by Shipping Minister.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 July 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 5 July 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Airport, London 2012
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 5 July 2011
Type: Written statement
Transport schemes across England, designed to boost economic growth and reduce carbon emissions given the go ahead.
Mode/topic: Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 July 2011
Type: Press release
Seeking views on amendments to the AD&TP.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 July 2011
This report accounts for DSA’s performance over the financial year, including the extent to which it met its service standards and financial targets.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 1 July 2011
Type: Publication
Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 30 June 2011
Type: Written statement
A consultation concerning revising the charges at the Dartford-Thurrock river crossing.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 June 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Roads Minister Mike Penning today launched a consultation about Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing improvements.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 June 2011
Type: Press release
This strategy sets out a clear vision for infrastructure and the steps we are taking to remove barriers for those wishing to invest in, provide or benefit from plug-in vehicle infrastructure.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 June 2011
Type: Publication
The Government’s vision for recharging infrastructure, to support the electric vehicles revolution, has been announced today by Transport Secretary.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 June 2011
Type: Press release
The Department for Transport has today published some road-related transport statistics.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 June 2011
Type: Press release
A replacement bridge over the River Derwent at Workington in Cumbria was today given the final go-ahead by Local Transport Minister Norman Baker.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 June 2011
Type: Press release
Ways of allowing HGV vehicles to make quiet out of hours deliveries.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 June 2011
Type: Publication
The consultation seeks views on amending one aspect of the legislation which covers the Blue Badge parking concessions.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 June 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail, Rail passenger franchises, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 28 June 2011
Type: Speech
Driving tests in Ashford are being evaluated as part of a national trial that aims to provide a more local service for candidates.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
DSA is bringing practical driving tests back to Cumnock and plans to resume testing in the town by the end of July.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
DSA is bringing practical driving tests back to Girvan and plans to resume testing in the town by the end of July.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
DSA is bringing practical driving tests back to Louth after reaching an agreement to deliver tests from the town’s Meridian Leisure Centre.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates in Wiltshire could benefit from a more local service as DSA carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates in the Warrington area could benefit from a more local service as DSA carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Driving tests in Dumbarton are being evaluated as part of a national trial that aims to provide a more local service for driving test candidates.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates could benefit from a more local service as DSA carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test .
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
This is non-statutory guidance to local authorities in England.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 June 2011
Type: Publication
Full information about speed cameras will be published by local authorities and the police for the first time.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 June 2011
Type: Press release
Further to the Government's commitment to increase transparency the Government is requiring local authorities to publish information about the impact and use of speed cameras.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 June 2011
Type: Publication
Written statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 23 June 2011
Type: Written statement
Up to six million extra holidays could be covered by the ATOL scheme via reform proposals forwarded for consultation by Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 June 2011
Type: Press release
This consultation details possible reforms to the Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL) scheme and seeks stakeholder views.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 June 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
On the 15th June 2011, Norman Baker MP, Minister for Local & Regional Transport, gave a video address to the CIVINET Second Annual Sustainable Mobility Convention.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 June 2011
Type: Publication
On the 23rd June 2011, Norman Baker MP, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, gave a video address to an event held by the Environmental Law Foundation on the Government's consultation for High Speed 2 (HS2).
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 June 2011
Type: Publication
Written statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 June 2011
Type: Written statement
On the 2nd June 2011 Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, gave a video speech to the HAUC (UK) Conference in Edinburgh.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 June 2011
Type: Publication
The Department for Transport has published transport statistics (2010) for Accessibility and for air passenger experience (results from 2010 CAA Survey).
Mode/topic: Aviation, Access for Disabled People, Air Traffic
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 June 2011
Type: Press release
DSA is urging all approved driving instructors (ADIs) to log on to businesslink.gov.uk/manageadi to update their contact details.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 22 June 2011
Type: Story
Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 22 June 2011
Type: Written statement
Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 22 June 2011
Type: Written statement
A new THINK! campaign to help cut the number of motorcyclists killed and injured on Britain's roads began today.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 June 2011
Type: Press release
To improve access for those candidates who have to travel long distances to take the module one test, DSA is looking for additional casual hire sites.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 17 June 2011
Type: Story
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 16 June 2011
Type: Written statement
DSA is reminding learner motorcyclists to wear suitable clothing when they take their module one and two motorcycle tests.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 16 June 2011
Type: Story
Consultation concerning fees for HGV and PSV testing and operator licensing for 2011.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 June 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Rail Minister Theresa Villiers today announced the next stage in a plan to build around 1,200 new rail carriages.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 June 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 16 June 2011
Type: Written statement
The Department for Transport has today published Transport Statistics.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 June 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Shipping
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 14 June 2011
Type: Written statement
• Transport agencies to save more than £9m over contract lifetime • Four year contract with services, maintenance and building group
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 14 June 2011
Type: Press release
Transport Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury today launched second phase of the Government’s Humber Bridge review.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 June 2011
Type: Press release
By working together, Transport Minister Norman Baker believes the travel choices people make in the Public Sector for their organisational needs can be positively influenced by Smart working and so reduce the impacts of their transport.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 June 2011
Type: Publication
Measures to reduce time-consuming and costly bureaucracy for councils wanting to use 20 mph schemes were announced today.
Mode/topic: Roads, Traffic signs
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 June 2011
Type: Press release
A scheme giving councils greater power to co-ordinate works on their roads will extend into a further seven London boroughs.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 June 2011
Type: Press release
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 9 June 2011
Type: Speech
This release presents provisional ports statistics.
Mode/topic: Shipping
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 June 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Air Traffic
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 9 June 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 8 June 2011
Type: Written statement
Call for evidence on whether the Government should sell all, part or none of its 49% shareholding in NATS, formerly the National Air Traffic Services
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 June 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 8 June 2011
Type: Written statement
Consultation on the possible successor arrangements to the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 June 2011
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Access for Disabled People
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 7 June 2011
Type: Written statement
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 7 June 2011
Type: Speech
An error has been identified in the congestion statistics that were published by DfT 2nd June 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 2 June 2011
Type: Press release
This release presents provisional information about the reliability of journeys on motorways and A roads managed by the Highways Agency during April 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 2 June 2011
Type: Press release
This circular provides information on changes on the Blue Badge scheme eligibility criteria for some applicants.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 June 2011
Type: Publication
Support from major supermarket chains for government's drive to eradicate blue badge abuse
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 May 2011
Type: Press release
Speech by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 26 May 2011
Type: Speech
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Reading • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Bristol and Swindon • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Liverpool • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Glasgow • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Ipswich • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Edinburgh • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Newcastle • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Glasgow • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Liverpool and Chester • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Rail safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Birmingham and Coventry • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
Statistics: Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe: Q1 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight transport, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Carlisle and Barrow in Furness • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
Reducing ash cloud from volcano Grimsvötn
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Aviation safety, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Security and resilience
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 24 May 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 23 May 2011
Type: Written statement
Consultation for all road users, businesses, and local authorities on rules and regulations they would like scrapped or simplified
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 May 2011
Type: Cross-governmentStatus: Closed
A1 north of Newcastle joins a key list of nationally important roads
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 May 2011
Type: Press release
New crackdown to tackle the menace of uninsured driving
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 May 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 19 May 2011
Type: Written statement
Oral Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 19 May 2011
Type: Oral statement
Chance to reduce the number of badly thought out and obsolete motoring regulations
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Freight transport, Legislation, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 May 2011
Type: Press release
Driving down the cost of motorway closures
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 May 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 16 May 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 13 May 2011
Type: Written statement
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 11 May 2011
Type: Speech
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 11 May 2011
Type: Written statement
The Strategic Framework for Road Safety sets out our approach to continuing to reduce killed and seriously injured casualties on Britain's roads.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 May 2011
Type: Publication
Traffic statistics on road traffic and congestion, first quarter 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion, Minor roads, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 12 May 2011
Type: Press release
New strategic framework for road safety published
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 May 2011
Type: Press release
Report on reducing fares and costs on Briain's railways
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 May 2011
Type: Press release
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 10 May 2011
Type: Speech
New money to develop technology to reduce road works' disruption
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport, Science and research, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 May 2011
Type: Press release
Help establishing or developing a travel training scheme.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 May 2011
Type: Publication
Find out what you can do if you have used an unofficial driving test booking website, and what DSA is doing about unofficial sites.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 6 May 2011
Type: Story
Proposed changes to the minimum driving standards for vision, diabetes and epilepsy
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 April 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 27 April 2011
Type: Written statement
Shortlist of companies announced for Greater Anglia rail services
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 April 2011
Type: Press release
Details of the award process, the aims and objectives for the franchise and the proposed specification
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 April 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
• Improvements to how motorcycle related incidents are recorded • Changes to existing ATBs' responsibilities • Changes from 16 May 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 20 April 2011
Type: Story
Motor-cyclists urged to buy helmets with high SHARP ratings
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 April 2011
Type: Press release
Action can now be taken against those who ignore warnings to get their vehicle insured.
Mode/topic: Roads, Legislation, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 18 April 2011
Type: Press release
One of Britain's best selling and most iconic publications - the Highway Code - is 80 years-old on 14 April 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety, Traffic signs, Vehicles
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 14 April 2011
Type: Press release
2010 statistics on vehicle licensing and transport statistics at regional level
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 April 2011
Type: Press release
Extra train carriages at busy times on the lines from Skipton, Ilkley and Doncaster via Wakefield into Leeds
Mode/topic: Roads, Community rail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 13 April 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation by DfT of rail industry bodies on a proposed penalty of £500,000 on Chiltern Railways
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 April 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed with response
• Test for new taxi drivers • Assessments at three centres • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Driving assessments for new taxi drivers • Assessments at four centres • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Test for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Hartlepool • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Driving assessments for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Failsworth and Chorley • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Driving assessments for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Reading and Newbury • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Driving assessments for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Darlington • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
Call for views on alternatives to travel - home and remote working, tele-conferencing, flexitime etc – which reduces number of commuting and business trips
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 April 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Review of the strategic road network's terms of reference published
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
Guidance document and questionnaire to assist with the development of longer term alternatives to travel strategy
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 April 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 5 April 2011
Type: Written statement
£46 million funding for over 500 new green buses for England
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 April 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation on new rules on road transport operator licensing, part of a new EC Regulation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 April 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Consultation on new EU rules for lorry, bus and coach operators
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight transport, Legislation, Passenger, Public transport, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 April 2011
Type: Press release
New money to help improve London's air quality
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 April 2011
Type: Press release
This plan sets out the measures, outcomes, and key programmes that DSA aims to deliver during 2011-12.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 1 April 2011
Type: Publication
As part of DSA's work to help deliver the Department for Transport's sustainable procurement strategy, it has published a sustainable procurement action plan.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 31 March 2011
Type: Publication
This carbon management plan commits DSA to a target of reducing CO2 by 25 per cent by 2015-16 and underpins potential financial savings and cost avoidance to the organisation of around £2.2 million by that date.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 31 March 2011
Type: Publication
More services avialable with high speed rail, says Transport Secretary
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail, Passenger, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 April 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Consultation on the potential impact of increasing the length of articulated lorries while maintaining the 44 tonne weight limit
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 March 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Airport, Rail value for money, Road safety, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Consultation with a wide range of stakeholders on the future direction of aviation policy
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 March 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Open
Consultation proposes allowing increase in length of articulated lorries
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Press release
Government seeking views on the shape its future aviation policy should take and the issues it needs to address
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport, Aviation safety, International aviation, Sustainable travel
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Press release
Find out about minor changes that DSA is making to the motorcycle module one test from 16 May 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 28 March 2011
Type: Story
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 28 March 2011
Type: Written statement
DSA's process to remind you to renew your approved driving instructor (ADI) registration is about to change.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 March 2011
Type: Story
Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, delivered a short video speech at three Bikeability Workshops on the 6th, 8th and 10th of December in Leeds, Bristol and London respectively.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 March 2011
Type: Publication
Norman Baker, Minister for Local & Regional Transport addressed the National Business Travel Network (NBTN) on the 12th November, explaining how the Government wants to encourage people to make more journeys by sustainable, carbon-friendly modes of transport, from walking to cycling, and from car-sharing to public transport.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 March 2011
Type: Publication
Rail Minister Theresa Villiers and Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, explain how the Government will invest in more than 2,100 new rail carriages for Britain's railways by 2019 and plans to modernise the rail network to tackle overcrowding, improve reliability and speed up journeys.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 March 2011
Type: Publication
More money for English highway authorities to repair potholes
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 March 2011
Type: Press release
Go-ahead for local transport improvement projects after cost savings found
Mode/topic: Shipping, Local authorities, Public transport, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 March 2011
Type: Press release
More money to develop the pilot for the Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train project
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 March 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation on amendments to the movement of transportable pressure equipment, part of the EU Directive on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 March 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 21 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 21 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Improved testing equipment to detect drink and drug drivers to get the go-ahead and key changes to streamline enforcement
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 March 2011
Type: Press release
Integrated Kent rail franchise
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 March 2011
Type: Publication
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 18 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Speech by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 17 March 2011
Type: Speech
Bus statistics for the first quarter of 2010
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 March 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 14 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Views sought on proposed new greenhouse gas regulations in European Directive 2009/30/EC
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 March 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 10 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Consultations on implementing the EU directive which requires that 10% of energy used in UK transport should come from renewable sources by 2020.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 March 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 9 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Publication
Information about THINK! mobile phone campaign.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Publication
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 3 March 2011
Type: Written statement
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 3 March 2011
Type: Speech
Speech by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 2 March 2011
Type: Speech
Oral Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 1 March 2011
Type: Oral statement
Go-ahead for £4.5 billion Intercity express programme and £704 million plans to electrify Great Western Main Line
Mode/topic: Rail, Passenger, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 March 2011
Type: Press release
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 28 February 2011
Type: Speech
Consultation on the Government’s proposed UK high speed rail strategy, and the suggested initial high speed line from London to the West Midlands
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 February 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail safety, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 28 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Letter from the Secretary of State for Transport Philip Hammond, and Eric Pickles Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, to the leaders of Local Authorities, about the withdrawal of guidance on special events road closures
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 February 2011
Type: Publication
Launch of consultation on the Government's proposals for high speed rail.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 February 2011
Type: Press release
Statistics on road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe, 2010
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 February 2011
Type: Press release
In November 2009, up to 372mm of rain fell over Cumbria causing severe flooding. Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport visited the area to announce a further tranche of funding to repair and replace the bridges and roads that were washed out by the floods.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2011
Type: Publication
English councils given more than £100 million of extra funding for repairing potholes
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 February 2011
Type: Press release
Views sought from operators on how emissions of harmful air pollutants from buses could be best reduced
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 February 2011
Type: OtherStatus: Closed with response
Views from operators sought on how emissions of harmful air pollutants from HGVs could be best reduced
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 February 2011
Type: OtherStatus: Closed with response
Toyota has updated its information about the build dates of vehicles affected by its February 2010 recall.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Vehicles
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 21 February 2011
Type: Story
Councils told to use their powers to prevent parking on the pavement where it is a problem and causing an obstruction
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Parking, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 February 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 16 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 16 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 16 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Transport statistics on sea passengers and road conditions in England
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Passenger, Road transport, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 February 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 15 February 2011
Type: Written statement
New "station box" to be built on Crossrail line through Woolwich
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 February 2011
Type: Press release
Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 14 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Details of the reforms, likely implementation dates and actions that local authorities may need to take.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 February 2011
Type: Publication
Government implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system - the blue badge scheme
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 February 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Shipping, Aviation safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 10 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Statistics on road traffic estimates and congestion on local authority managed ‘A’ roads and urban areas
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 February 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Shipping, Aviation safety, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 8 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Norman Baker MP, Minister for Local & Regional Transport, gave a keynote speech to the 15th annual UK Bus Awards the Hilton Hotel in London.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 February 2011
Type: Publication
The British merchant fleet is known the world over for maintaining the highest standards in shipping and is managed by the United Kingdom Ship Register, which is operated within the Maritime and Costguard Agency.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 February 2011
Type: Publication
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 7 February 2011
Type: Speech
Cutting Whitehall red tape to make it easier for local communities to hold street parties to celebrate Royal Wedding.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Minor roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 February 2011
Type: Press release
An update on the investment in local transport schemes.
Mode/topic: Rail, Crossrail, Rail value for money
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 February 2011
Type: Publication
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 4 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 3 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Nine local transport schemes get the go-ahead today after £45.5 million of savings found
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Public transport, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 February 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 3 February 2011
Type: Written statement
Catherine Bell reappointed as a non-executive director of the Civil Aviation Authority
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Aviation safety, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 February 2011
Type: Press release
ATOL gets an overhaul
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 February 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation on proposals to change the minimum driving licence standards for vision, diabetes and epilepsy
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 February 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Statistics for GB road casualties, Q3 2010
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 February 2011
Type: Press release
Proposed arrangements for devolving responsibility on the classification of local roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 1 February 2011
Type: Speech
Local authorities given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Minor roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 February 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation on increasing local authorities' freedom to set roads classifications and routes, and reducing DftTs role to one of guidance and appeals cases
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
This section provides information about the board and it's role, minutes from meetings and contact details.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 January 2011
Type: Publication
Speech by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 26 January 2011
Type: Speech
Speech by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 26 January 2011
Type: Speech
Transport statistics on the public's attitudes to climate change and the impact of transport
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 January 2011
Type: Press release
Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 19 January 2011
Type: Oral statement
UK seafarer statistics 2010 and civil parking enforcement statistics 2009/10
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Parking, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 January 2011
Type: Press release
DSA has announced the closure of its area office at Caradog House in Cardiff.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Transparency
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 18 January 2011
Type: Press release
This paper recommends that DSA should close its Cardiff area office. The Cardiff office lease arrangement expires in September 2012.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 18 January 2011
Type: Publication
Funding boost for local sustainable transport projects to help create economic growth and reduce carbon emissions
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road transport, Sustainable travel
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 January 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation on the the InterCity West Coast franchise award process, its aims and objectives and the proposed specification
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 January 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Major shake-up of the rail franchising system announced
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 January 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 18 January 2011
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 18 January 2011
Type: Written statement
Reform agreed for funding of Irish Lights
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 18 January 2011
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 13 January 2011
Type: Written statement
• ID cards cancelled from 21 January • guidance updated for reporting for theory and practical tests • change also applies to Driver CPC periodic training
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 12 January 2011
Type: Story
Proposals for implementing the Equality Act 2010 in relation to transporting, or providing a service for, people travelling by ship or hovercraft
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 January 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Passengers in NE to have more of a say on how their community rail service is run
Mode/topic: Rail, Community rail, Passenger, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 13 January 2011
Type: Press release
Under new powers it will be an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle, rather than just to drive when uninsured.
Mode/topic: Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 January 2011
Type: Press release
Alan Cook appointed first chairman of the Highways Agency
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 January 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation on revised guidance and direction for senior traffic commissioners
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 January 2011
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
A new bridge over Thames between Walton and Shepperton in Surrey announced
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Local authorities, Passenger, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 December 2010
Type: Press release
In future, local authorities and police will have to publish full information about speed cameras
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road safety, Road transport, Transparency, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 December 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Road management, Road safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 21 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Oral Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 20 December 2010
Type: Oral statement
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Vehicles
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 20 December 2010
Type: Statement
The Inspector's Supplementary Report about the Mersey Gateway Bridge.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 December 2010
Type: Publication
Oral Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Shipping, Rail safety, Road safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 20 December 2010
Type: Oral statement
The Secretary of State's decision letter on the River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 December 2010
Type: Publication
New on-road test proposed for motor cyclists
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 December 2010
Type: Press release
Government’s proposed high speed rail network will include a direct link to Heathrow
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 December 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK Search and Rescue, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 16 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Shipping
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 16 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Quarterly bus statistics and 2010 vehicle excise duty evasion statistics
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 December 2010
Type: Press release
Proposals for a modernised, fully-networked national Coastguard.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 December 2010
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
DfT to invest nearly £10 million towards improving access to Reading station - one of the most critical rail hubs in Britain
Mode/topic: Rail, Local authorities, Parking, Passenger, Public transport, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 December 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 14 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Speech by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 14 December 2010
Type: Speech
Grants for trailblazing cars - part of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution in the UK
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 December 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Air Traffic, Road safety, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 13 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 13 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 13 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 December 2010
Type: Speech
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 8 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Consultation on proposal to discontinue passenger services at Woodlands Road station on the Manchester Metrolink light rail system
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 December 2010
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Speech by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 8 December 2010
Type: Speech
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 7 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Latest ports amd motorcycling statistics
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Ports, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 December 2010
Type: Press release
Radical shake-up of railways could reduce running costs by
£1bn per year and lead to better and more efficient train services
Mode/topic: Public transport, Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 December 2010
Type: Press release
New website helps road safety practitioners define exactly what they are doing and why, allows them to design and carry out their evaluation
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 December 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 6 December 2010
Type: Written statement
Lin Homer to be the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 December 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Air Traffic, Rail value for money, Road safety, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 2 December 2010
Type: Statement
Free soft drinks for designated drivers during the Christmas drive drive campaign
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 December 2010
Type: Press release
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 29 November 2010
Type: Speech
West Bromwich Albion FC works on child road safety campaign in new partnership
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 November 2010
Type: Press release
More motorcycle helmets rated by SHARP - the Dft's safety helmet assessment and rating programme
Mode/topic: Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 November 2010
Type: Press release
Plans to modernise the rail network, tackle overcrowding, improve reliability and speed up journeys
Mode/topic: Rail, Crossrail, Passenger
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 November 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 25 November 2010
Type: Statement
Rail Minister Theresa Villiers was joined by London Mayor Boris Johnson when they attended the launch of the Crossrail Station Design Exhibition being hosted by Crossrail and New London Architecture.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 November 2010
Type: Publication
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker MP.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 24 November 2010
Type: Speech
General transport statistics and those for road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Freight transport, Ports, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 25 November 2010
Type: Press release
Download car practical driving test pass and fail statistics for England, Scotland, Wales and Great Britain overall.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 23 November 2010
Type: Publication
Sundeland AFC works on child safety campaign in new partnership
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 November 2010
Type: Press release
Football clubs work on child safety campaign in new partnership
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 November 2010
Type: Press release
Details of all invoice payments over £500 in value made since 12 May 2010.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 November 2010
Type: Publication
Norman Baker MP recorded a video speech National Association of Licensing and Enforcement Officers (NALEO) 20th October conference.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 November 2010
Type: Publication
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 18 November 2010
Type: Speech
Unable to attend in person Norman Baker Minister for Local and Regional Transport recorded a video speech for the National Taxi Association 27th October conference.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 November 2010
Type: Publication
Latest Blue badge scheme statistics for 2009/10
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 18 November 2010
Type: Press release
Changes to fixed penalties and penalty deposits for seatbelt and number plate offences
Mode/topic: Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 November 2010
Type: Press release
Following on from the Spending Review’s reaffirmation of the Government’s commitment to the Midland Metro Line One extension in Birmingham- Minister for Local and Regional Transport Norman Baker visited Snow Hill station.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 November 2010
Type: Publication
South West Train travellers will be able to top up their Oyster cards at all stations operated by that company in London travelcard area
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 12 November 2010
Type: Press release
The recent Spending Review reiterated the Coalition Government's support for Network Rail’s major stations upgrade programme. Rail Minister Theresa Villiers went to Reading- one of the stations in the programme- to see progress on the improvement works.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 November 2010
Type: Publication
Transport Minister Norman Baker announced the winners of the Green Bus Fund in Newcastle. The £15 million fund is designed to encourage bus operators and local authorities to buy new hybrid and electric buses.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 November 2010
Type: Publication
Waterborne freight in the UK, 2009
Mode/topic: Shipping, Freight transport, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 November 2010
Type: Press release
Consultation on proposal to discontinue passenger services at Mosley St station on the Metrolink light rail system in central Manchester
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 November 2010
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed with response
Reappointments at the Renewable Fuels Agency
Mode/topic: Aviation, Roads, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 November 2010
Type: Press release
This document gives the response of the United Kingdom to the 2010 European Commission public consultation on indirect land use change (ILUC) impacts of biofuels.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 November 2010
Type: Publication
Improving rail travel for passengers in North West England
Mode/topic: Rail, Passenger, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 November 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 5 November 2010
Type: Written statement
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 4 November 2010
Type: Speech
Canadian consortia to run High Speed 1
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 November 2010
Type: Press release
Transport statistics on road casualties and road traffic and congestion
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 November 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 28 October 2010
Type: Written statement
Oral Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 28 October 2010
Type: Oral statement
Statistics on port employment and accident rates in 2009
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 October 2010
Type: Press release
Speech by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 26 October 2010
Type: Speech
Oral Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 26 October 2010
Type: Oral statement
Making sure that children are easily seen by drivers is especially important at this time of year when evenings are drawing-in
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 October 2010
Type: Press release
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 25 October 2010
Type: Speech
Major upgrades which will relieve congestion at a variety of places across the country
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 October 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Air Traffic, Road management
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 22 October 2010
Type: Written statement
Read DSA's guidance for drink drive rehabilitation course organisers including the rules for course content and delivery.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 22 October 2010
Type: Publication
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Air Traffic, Airport, Freight, Rail value for money, Road management
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 22 October 2010
Type: Written statement
Decision letter - objection to Bembridge Harbour Charges.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 October 2010
Type: Publication
Letter from the Secretary of State for Transport, Philip Hammond, to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, about the funding agreement for Transport for London (TfL) agreed as part of the Spending Review 2010.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 October 2010
Type: Publication
Annual bus statistics 2009-10
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 October 2010
Type: Press release
Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, address to the Asphalt Industry Alliance's Making Roads Work North of England Forum July 2010.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Publication
With a focus on Community Transport Norman Baker,Minister for Local and Regional Transport addressed the East Sussex Transport Conference/Speak-up Forum in a video shown on 20 September 2010.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Publication
A small piece of Amsterdam came to Leeds when Norman Baker Minister for Local and Regional Transport and the Dutch Ambassador His Excellency Pim Waldeck formerly opened the UK's first Cycle Point a highly innovative facility for cyclists at Leeds station.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Publication
Theresa Villiers, Minister for Transport, explains how the Government has pledged to put rail at the heart of its transport strategy.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Publication
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker MP.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 20 October 2010
Type: Speech
Norman Baker Minister for Local and Regional Transport formally opened Sutton Community Transport's impressive new vehicle depot and offices at Beddington Lane.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Publication
Transport spending review 2010 will allow Government to maintain investment in new and existing infrastructure to support a growing economy
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Air Traffic, Airport, Crossrail, Freight transport, High Speed Rail, Ports, Public transport, Road transport, Security and resilience, Sustainable travel, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 October 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Air Traffic, Rail safety, Road safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 14 October 2010
Type: Statement
DfT public bodies to be abolished, reformed or brought inhouse
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Access for Disabled People, Passenger, Public transport, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 October 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Vehicles
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 12 October 2010
Type: Written statement
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker MP.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 12 October 2010
Type: Speech
Winners of latest round of Green Bus Fund which helps bus operators and local authorities to buy new hybrid and electric buses
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 October 2010
Type: Press release
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker MP.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 7 October 2010
Type: Speech
DSA has a policy generally of not allowing the recording or filming of driving tests. Find out what DSA does and does not allow.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 3 October 2010
Type: Publication
New Group Director, Regulatory Policy, appointed to Board of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport, Aviation safety, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 October 2010
Type: Press release
Consultation on strategic roll-out of High Speed Rail network and preferred route between London and Birmingham
Mode/topic: High Speed Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 October 2010
Type: Press release
M4 bus lane suspended from 8 November 2010
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight transport, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 October 2010
Type: Press release
Humber Bridge Board wants to increase the tolls on the bridge from 1 April 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 September 2010
Type: Press release
M1 Junctions 10 to 13 Improvement Decision dated 28 September 2010: with copy of Inspector's report.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 September 2010
Type: Publication
M1: additional capacity, improved journey time reliability, and increased safety at two junctions given the go-ahead
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 September 2010
Type: Press release
A review of the last financial year's delivery of transport security and civil contingencies.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 September 2010
Type: Publication
statistics on road casualties, breath alcohol screening tests, maritime and regional road freight
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight, Freight transport, Ports, Road safety, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 September 2010
Type: Press release
Overview of Transport Direct.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 September 2010
Type: Publication
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker MP.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 20 September 2010
Type: Speech
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 16 September 2010
Type: Speech
Sixty-five miles of the A1 north of Newcastle join a list of key national roads
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight transport, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 September 2010
Type: Press release
£24 million to develop the UK's low carbon vehicle capability for mass market electric cars
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 September 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 15 September 2010
Type: Written statement
Accessible station design.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 September 2010
Type: Publication
Accessible station design.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 September 2010
Type: Publication
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 10 September 2010
Type: Speech
A joint venture between Government's THINK! campaign and one of the country's largest lorry fleets is taking safety messages to the roads
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight transport, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 September 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 7 September 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 7 September 2010
Type: Written statement
Download car and trailer practical driving test pass and fail statistics for Great Britain.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 7 September 2010
Type: Publication
Download approved driving instructor (ADI) practical driving test pass and fail statistics for Great Britain.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 6 September 2010
Type: Publication
This plan shows how DSA aims to further embed a sustainable development approach in the core of its business. It includes specific commitments through which DSA will be delivering practical progress during the 2010-11 financial year.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 3 September 2010
Type: Publication
Details of disqualifying convictions for aviation.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 September 2010
Type: Publication
Getting rid of unnecessary signs, railings and advertising hoardings in our urban spaces
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management, Traffic signs
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 August 2010
Type: Press release
Latest transport statistics: Road goods vehicles and attitudes towards congestion
Mode/topic: Congestion, Freight, Freight transport, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 August 2010
Type: Press release
Travellers should consider what sort of cover they might need if their operator goes out of busines
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 August 2010
Type: Press release
Latest road freight statistics
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Freight transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 August 2010
Type: Press release
Latest statistics - road casualties, congestion
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 August 2010
Type: Press release
Decision of the Secretaries of State to hold a public inquiry.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2010
Type: Publication
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport- Norman Baker MP at Asphalt Industry Alliance.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 3 August 2010
Type: Speech
Most of Coventry's streetlighting to be replaced
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 August 2010
Type: Press release
Download key DSA policies, covering areas such as data protection, management of information risk and information security.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 30 July 2010
Type: Publication
Shipping Minister Mike Penning made a fact finding visit to the Port of Felixstowe and Harwich International Port.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 July 2010
Type: Publication
Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, visits Manchester to experience the city's Metrolink trams.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 July 2010
Type: Publication
A46 Newark to Widmerpool Imp Decision dated 27 July 2010: with copy of Inspector's report.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2010
Type: Publication
Latest statistics on aviation, travel to work
Mode/topic: Aviation, Roads, Air Traffic, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 July 2010
Type: Press release
Improvements to the A46 will now go ahead
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 July 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 26 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 26 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 26 July 2010
Type: Written statement
This report accounts for DSA’s performance over the financial year, including the extent to which it met its service standards and financial targets.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 23 July 2010
Type: Publication
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Airport, Rail safety, Road management
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 22 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 22 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 21 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 21 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Reforms to rail franchising
Mode/topic: Roads, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 July 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 21 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Improvements will put passengers at the heart of how airports are run, encourage competition and promote investment
Mode/topic: Air Traffic, Airport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 July 2010
Type: Press release
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker MP.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 20 July 2010
Type: Speech
Minister for Shipping Mike Penning made a fact finding visit to the Port of London Authority's Port Control Centre at Gravesend.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 July 2010
Type: Publication
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 19 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 15 July 2010
Type: Written statement
From 2017, over 140 trains per hour will flow through Farringdon as north/south Thameslink, east/west Crossrail and London Underground services all meet
Mode/topic: Rail, Crossrail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 July 2010
Type: Press release
Speech by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker MP.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 14 July 2010
Type: Speech
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker MP.
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 13 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Supplementary Agreement to the Uninsured drivers Agreements. Supplement to Untraced Drivers Agreements.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 July 2010
Type: Publication
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 8 July 2010
Type: Speech
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 8 July 2010
Type: Written statement
EC Directive 2004/52 requires the creation of the European Electronic Tolling Service (EETS). As a first step towards implementing EETS, Decision 2009/750/EC requires member states to issue a register by 8 July 2010 of tolled undertakings that fall within the scope of the Directive.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 July 2010
Type: Publication
Speech by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 7 July 2010
Type: Speech
Speech by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 7 July 2010
Type: Speech
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 6 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Over 150 new low carbon buses will join fleets throughout England saving around 50,000 tonnes of CO2
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 July 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Airport, Road management
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 1 July 2010
Type: Written statement
Download large goods vehicle (LGV) practical driving test pass and fail statistics for England, Scotland, Wales and Great Britain overall.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 1 July 2010
Type: Publication
Download passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) practical driving test pass and fail statistics for England, Scotland, Wales and Great Britain overall.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 1 July 2010
Type: Publication
Download moped and motorcycle practical riding test pass and fail statistics for England, Scotland, Wales and Great Britain overall.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 1 July 2010
Type: Publication
Government boost for car club development in the UK
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 July 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Vehicles
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 29 June 2010
Type: Written statement
Utility firms in Northamptonshire will have to slash the disruption caused by their road works, after introduction of first road works permit scheme
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 June 2010
Type: Press release
DSA's single equality scheme brings together in one place what DSA is doing to promote equality of opportunity for its customers.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 28 June 2010
Type: Publication
More flexibility in tackling vehicles suspected of being overloaded or breaking operating or driving hours rules
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight transport, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 June 2010
Type: Press release
Research report on the in-service emissions testing of light duty passenger vehicles.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 June 2010
Type: Publication
Latest statistics - road casualties, traffic, congestion, speed
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 June 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 22 June 2010
Type: Written statement
HS1 sale will help raise funds for the public purse as well as creating better opportunities for new rail services
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 June 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 17 June 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 16 June 2010
Type: Written statement
Latest statistics - bus and light rail, core accessibility
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Access for Disabled People, Accessibility, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 June 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 15 June 2010
Type: Written statement
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 15 June 2010
Type: Speech
Drive to reduce long queues and the number of delayed flights
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport, Aviation safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 June 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 14 June 2010
Type: Written statement
Visible evidence of the progress made in construction work over the last year.
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 June 2010
Type: Press release
McNulty value for money review to report back early with its initial findings
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 June 2010
Type: Press release
Minister for Shipping Mike Penning undertook a fact-finding visit to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Solent Rescue Co-ordination Centre.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 June 2010
Type: Publication
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 10 June 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 10 June 2010
Type: Written statement
Evidence based report submitted by key stakeholders in the shipping industry about differential pay for seafarers on grounds of nationality.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 June 2010
Type: Publication
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 9 June 2010
Type: Written statement
Latest port statistics
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 June 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 8 June 2010
Type: Written statement
DfT review will look at testing and training of motorcycle riders
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 June 2010
Type: Press release
Driver licences were first introduced in Britain by the Motor Car Act, 1903, purely as a means of identifying vehicles and their drivers. All motor vehicles had to be registered, display registration marks and be licensed annually at a cost of 20 shillings (£1). The fee for the first driving licence, which was obtained over…
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 1 June 2010
Type: Publication
The driving test’s been going for years. But here are a few 75th birthday facts: Mr Bean was the first person to pass the driving test in 1935… fact! But it’s not that Mr Bean, it was Mr J Beene who paid a grand total of 37p (7d / 6p in old money) to take…
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 1 June 2010
Type: Publication
Letter written by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Secretary of State for Transport, about meeting of the Network Rail remuneration committee and staff bonuses.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 May 2010
Type: Publication
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 27 May 2010
Type: Written statement
SHARP - a new website to give motorcyclists the best advice and information on choosing a helmet
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 May 2010
Type: Press release
Government’s response to the public comments received on ‘The Coalition: Our programme for government on transport’
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 May 2010
Type: Cross-governmentStatus: Closed
Latest statistics - vehicles travelling to mainland Europe
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight, Freight transport, Ports, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 May 2010
Type: Press release
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 28 April 2010
Type: Written statement
A summary of the Airport Security Planning framework set out in the Policing and Crime Act 2009. All security stakeholders at each airport are required to
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 April 2010
Type: Publication
The DSA National Standard for Driving describes the skills, knowledge and understanding required to be a safe and responsible driver of a category B vehicle.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 1 April 2010
Type: Publication
This report is the response to the Yellow School Bus Commission along with two evidence review reports on Yellow School Bus schemes.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 April 2010
Type: Publication
Read DSA’s research about drivers who pass the passenger carrying vehicle test under delegated examiner arrangements.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 26 March 2010
Type: Publication
Background and FAQ on the introduction of security scanners at UK airports.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 March 2010
Type: Publication
The consultation outlines plans for introducing a compensation scheme in connection with The Driving Instruction (Suspension And Exemption Powers) Act 2009
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 8 March 2010
Type: Formal writtenStatus: Closed
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 7 March 2010
Type: Written statement
Written Statement by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Date: 28 February 2010
Type: Written statement
Information on embedding sustainable travel in the planning process.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Publication
Examples of good practice from various local authorities.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Publication
Easit is successful in reducing rail fares amongst other initiatives.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Publication
Details of a health and safety risk assessment of the effects of Ionising radiation from the Rapiscan Secure 1000 security scanner.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2010
Type: Publication
This document sets out requirements for the use of Advanced Imaging Technology (body scanners) at UK airports.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2010
Type: Publication
DSA published the outcomes of research into the independent driving section of the driving test.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 27 January 2010
Type: Publication
This report reviews the information available from past franchises within the UK and considers the links with franchise contract structure and design.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 January 2010
Type: Publication
Information about tolled undertakings in England.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 January 2010
Type: Publication
Written Statement by Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 19 January 2010
Type: Written statement
This report sought to explore the evidence base for the commonly used biomarkers of alcohol use in some areas of Europe- where the biomarkers of alcohol intake are considered to be an unbiased external yardstick and form an important part of the decision-making process for regranting of driving licences. Harmful and dependent drinking has been particularly linked to hazardous driving- with significantly increased risk of involvement in road traffic accidents.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 January 2010
Type: Publication
Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 January 2010
Type: Written statement
This sets out the findings and recommendations of the Inspector after he had looked at and considered all the evidence from interested parties and members of the public - into the Bournemouth Swanage Motor Road Ferry Company's application to the Secretary of State to raise toll charges on the Bournemouth Swanage Motor Road Ferry.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 November 2009
Type: Publication
Each passenger train and station operator requires an operating licence, issued by the Office of Rail Regulation. These licences include a condition that r
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 November 2009
Type: Publication
Motorcyclists were segmented into seven groups based on their motivation for riding. Clear patterns were established in different segments’ understandings
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 October 2009
Type: Publication
Order to authorise Network Rail Infrastructure Limited to construct and operate works and to compulsorily acquire land and rights in land for the purpose o
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2009
Type: Publication
Information relating to DXF contours for specialist users.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 October 2009
Type: Publication
Read DSA's policy for posters that can be displayed in driving test centres and find out how to send a poster for approval.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 19 August 2009
Type: Publication
This is the current DfT standard condition of contract used for the procurement of timber and wood-derived products.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 August 2009
Type: Publication
Transport Direct accessibility and usability research.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2009
Type: Publication
The second three-year review of the government’s Road Safety Strategy “Tomorrow’s Roads: Safer for Everyone” committed to the establishment of a Road Safety Delivery Board.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 February 2009
Type: Publication
DSA acknowledges that it has a responsibility to recognise the impact that its activities have on the environment and to mange those impacts so that they can be reduced or removed. DSA's environmental policy statement outlines its aims and objectives by showing how it has integrated this into the organisation.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 29 October 2008
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for London Midland Railway.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 August 2008
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Virgin West Coast.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 August 2008
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Arriva Cross Country.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2008
Type: Publication
Research report on the in-service emissions testing of light duty passenger vehicles.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 June 2008
Type: Publication
Concerns have been raised in the media about the possibility of air crew and passengers being exposed to toxins in cabin air. The Department for Transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 April 2008
Type: Publication
The Secretary of State's policy regarding requests for consent to changes of control under the terms of the relevant franchise agreement.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 March 2008
Type: Publication
This scheme describes how DSA will give effect, so far as is both appropriate in the circumstances and reasonably practicable, to the principle established by the Welsh Language Act that the Welsh and English languages should be treated on a basis of equality.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 25 February 2008
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Arriva Trains Wales.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for c2c Rail Limited.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Chiltern Railways.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for First Capital Connect.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for First Great Western.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Northern.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for SSWT.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Publication
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for TransPennine Express (TPE).
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Publication
Information about Transport Direct's intelligent links.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 July 2007
Type: Publication
Overview of Transport Direct journey search boxes.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 July 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct advertising.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct branding and logo downloads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Local authorities work in partnership with bus operators and RTI system suppliers to provide real-time information. The development of RTI bus systems has been going on in some areas for many years, one of the biggest examples being London Buses' Countdown system, a new version of which will be rolled out over the next couple…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Partners who supply Transport Direct with the data require to build and run the portal successfully.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Setting out Transport Direct's progress and delivery against its policy statements, addressing the travel information needs and accessibility requirements
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct facts and figures.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct future development research.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Usage statistics for Transport Direct.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct services available on mobile phones and digital TV.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Overview of Transport Direct tools.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct overview and background research.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Overview of Transport Direct real time information.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct specific mode research.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
One of the key activities for the Transport Direct team is to engage with relevant parties to set standards for the way in which data can be exchanged between interested parties - particularly, but not exclusively, to meet the needs of the Transport Direct service itself. This is work that is also of wider interest…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct technical standards.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct ticketing and costs.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Response to an FoI request for Transport Direct.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct traveline research.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
Transport Direct user satisfaction and awareness.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Publication
A report by Mike Nichols, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nichols Group, on cost estimating and the management of the Highways Agency's major roads programme.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 March 2007
Type: Publication
Guidance for local authorities and developers on the process of transport assessments; information on providing data, assessing impact and determining mitigation; suggested initial assessment form and guidelines on thresholds for categories of assessment.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2007
Type: Publication
Proposed meetings and other information regarding the carriage of dangerous goods.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2007
Type: Publication
Roads Policing Operation V79-National Driver and Vehicle Compliance Check.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 September 2006
Type: Publication
Summary report of the findings of an evidence base review investigating the research base on public attitudes towards climate change and transport behaviour.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2006
Type: Publication
Research reports investigating the use of powered wheelchairs and powered scooters on the highway.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 February 2006
Type: Publication
This report examines the range of feedstocks, processing routes and distribution options for biodiesel and bioethanol in both 2002 and 2020, including where intermediate products are imported to and processed in the UK.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 January 2006
Type: Publication
This independent report presents a short study on hydrogen and fuel cells focusing on the key issues of likely future platinum availability and cost, hydrogen resource costs and atmospheric impacts of hydrogen.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 January 2006
Type: Publication
This guidance provides practical advice on buying and using cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 January 2006
Type: Publication
Answers to questions about taxis, minicabs, and private hire vehicles.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 December 2005
Type: Publication
A guide to best practice on /access to pedestrian and transport infrastructure.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 December 2005
Type: Publication
Overview of compulsory arrangements for seafarer training under the UK Tonnage Tax regime.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 December 2005
Type: Publication
A guidance booklet on how to fill out forms to meet the Minimum Training Commitment which is part of the Tonnage Tax regime.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 December 2005
Type: Publication
Progress report on the Government response to the final report of the Cleaner Vehicles Task Force.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 October 2005
Type: Publication
Find out the history of driving and road safety in Great Britain.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 11 March 2005
Type: Publication
Find out about the history of the driving test in Great Britain.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 11 March 2005
Type: Publication
Find out about the history of lorry and bus driver testing in Great Britain.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 11 March 2005
Type: Publication
Find out about the history of motorcycle rider testing in Great Britain.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 11 March 2005
Type: Publication
Find out about the history of the Highway Code, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 11 March 2005
Type: Publication
DSA's diversity strategy is aimed at positioning the agency as a market leader in the field of diversity and outlines the position that it is now in.
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 9 December 2004
Type: Publication
Executive Summary Introduction Background Scope of Implementation Plan Structure of Document Objectives and Critical Success Factors Objectives Critical Success Factors Key Enabling Actions for the Rail Industry Research Strategy Enabling Action 1 – Client Group for Strategic Research Enabling Action 2 – Strategic Research Framework Enabling Action 3 – Strategic Research Programme Enabling Action 4…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 1970
Type: Publication
Introduction Delivering the Rail Technical Strategy Intercity Express Programme (IEP) The Thameslink Programme Crossrail Next Generation Multiple Unit and Tram Train Procurement and Financing of Rolling Stock European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Meeting Access Standards by 2020 (RVAR and PRM TSI) Longer Term Development High Level Output Specification (HLOS) HLOS delivery plan HLOS Joint Industry…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 1970
Type: Publication
