Publication search results
- You searched for:
- Publisher:
- Department for Transport Remove
This Land Strategy sets out an overview of our plans, programmes and projects as well as the strategy to be followed by officials in making property related decisions relating to housing land held by the Department for Transport (DfT).
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 October 2011
Type: Agenda
Transport Minister Norman Baker gave a video address as part of a lecture organised by BusinessGreen on how businesses can introduce green strategies.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 October 2011
Type: Video
Transport Minister Norman Baker gave a video address to the IMS Consulting Sustainable Business Breakfast held in Bristol on how the Government believes a low carbon future is essential to our nation's future prosperity.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 October 2011
Type: Video
Summary Information for nominated industry sponsors and applicants about national security vetting (including the counter terrorist check) in the transport sector regulated by the Department for Transport Any questions should be directed to the Vetting Team Manager at personnelsecurity@dft.gsi.gov.uk What is national security vetting? Advice and guidance for individuals who are subject to HMG recruitment…
Mode/topic: Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 September 2011
Type: Reference
Letter written by The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP
Minister of State for Transport to MPs on rail CP5 initial industry plan and HLOS.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 September 2011
Type: Decision letter
Surveyor held its 20th annual winter service conference - Cold Comfort - at Coventry's Ricoh Arena. Minister for Local & Regional Transport Norman Baker gave a video address on the importance of keeping key transport infrastructure.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 September 2011
Type: Video
Minister for Rail Development Norman Baker gave a video address on how the Government is supporting investment in rail for an event organised by Built Environment Networking entitled 'What impact will the planned rail investment programme have on Yorkshire?'.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 September 2011
Type: Video
Transport Minister Norman Baker gave a video address on how the Government is supporting electric vehicles at EV2BE: 'Electric vehicles and their integration in the built environment', an event organised by BRE Group.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 September 2011
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Legislation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 September 2011
Type: Dataset
The Departments decision in regards to proposed service enhancements to stations in Maidstone
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 September 2011
Type: Correspondence
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.
Mode/topic: Road management, Road safety, Road transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 September 2011
Type: Article
The Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG) scheme assists companies with the operating costs associated with running water freight transport instead of road transport.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Freight transport, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 September 2011
Type: Instructional
Growth in the economy, the introduction of competition into undertakers' services and increasing customer demand for essential services has brought with it increasing numbers of excavations in the streets in order to supply these services.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 September 2011
Type: Instructional
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.
Mode/topic: Rail, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 September 2011
Type: Report
A letter from Norman Baker MP to Local Authority Leader's about the Government’s Blue Badge Reform Programme: Blue Badge Improvement Service
Mode/topic: Access for Disabled People, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 September 2011
Type: Decision letter
Summary Operators lodge applications to the SoS each year if they consider that they are not reimbursed sufficiently for carrying concessionary passengers. The SoS may appoint independent decision makers to determine the applications on his behalf. This is a guide for them. Download document Applications to SoS - Guide for Decision Makers 2011 (PDF - 72 KB)
Mode/topic: Roads, Legislation, Public transport, Road transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 September 2011
Type: Article
This report investigates whether or not actual demand at new stations is significantly different from forecast demand at new stations
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 September 2011
Type: Research report
Unsolicited requests for franchise extensions are made from time to time by train operators. There is a need to apply consistency and fairness in evaluating these requests
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 September 2011
Type: Briefing Note
Summary What is CPNI? The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure is government authority that provides protective physical, personnel and information security advice to the national infrastructure. Risk assessment for personnel security: A guide (3rd Ed) This CPNI guide focuses on employees, their access to an organisation's assets, the risks they could pose to…
Mode/topic: Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 September 2011
Type: Correspondence
Offence history data were requested from Nottinghamshire and Thames Valley Police for 4,639 active road users involved in On The Spot (OTS) investigated collisions. Broadly categorised and anonymised offence data were sourced through Police National Computer (PNC) and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) records. This was linked to OTS data to create a unique…
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 September 2011
Type: Research report
The final report of the Blue Badge good practice review.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Accessibility, Local authorities, Parking, Road safety, Road transport, Social inclusion
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 August 2011
Type: Research report
The Government has published its response to the Committee on Climate Change's report on options for reducing UK aviation emissions to 2050.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 August 2011
Type: Report
This report presents the Department's updated forecasts of the UK air passengers and UK aviation CO2 emissions to 2050.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 August 2011
Type: Report
A series of links to external web sites where local authorities, or their partners, have puiblished information in respect of collisions, casualties and speeds at fixed speed camera sites.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 August 2011
Type: Reference
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).
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 August 2011
Type: Instructional
The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Applications for Exemption Orders) Regulations 2010 SI 427/2010.
Mode/topic: Rail, Access for Disabled People
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 August 2011
Type: Public notice
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.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Local authorities, Public transport, Road management, Road safety, Sustainable travel, Traffic signs
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 August 2011
Type: Newsletter
These downloads contain the baseline survey dataset from the Evaluation of the Cycling City and Towns Programme, data tables, and a user guide.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 August 2011
Type: Research report
Addendum to Guidance to Local Authorities on Assessing the Eligibility of Disabled People in England for Concessionary Bus Travel. This guidance addendum is intended to assist local authorities in using AFCS award letters to assess the eligibility for an ENCTS disabled person's concessionary travel pass. This will reduce the costs incurred by local authorities in…
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Local authorities, Public transport, Social inclusion
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 August 2011
Type: Instructional
A list of all orders handled by the Department under the Transport and Works Act 1992.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 August 2011
Type: Public notice
Notification letter (already sent to objector and harbour authority) as to a section objection by King Harry Ferry against Carrick Council (now Cornwall Council).
Mode/topic: Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 August 2011
Type: Public notice
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.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 August 2011
Type: Public notice
The tables included in this paper show the ten most overcrowded rail services in spring 2010 and autumn 2010.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 August 2011
Type: Report
The Department for Transport commissioned design and deliver a three-year independent evaluation of the delivery of local road user safety.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety, Road transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 August 2011
Type: Research report
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.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 August 2011
Type: Procurement
An update on information for the development pool of local major transport schemes.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 August 2011
Type: Instructional
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: Instructional
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: Decision letter
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2011
Type: Instructional
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: Instructional
An information note to assist any Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State to hold an inquiry under section 31(4) of the Harbours Act 1964 and the parties to a section 31 objection procedure.
Mode/topic: Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 August 2011
Type: Briefing Note
List of certifications granted by the secretary of state for transport for “approved devices” - CCTV and associated evidence-recording equipment - under the transport act 2000 and the traffic management act 2004.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 July 2011
Type: User information
Response to letters regarding the Thameslink Preferred Bidder announcement.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2011
Type: Article
This report comprises a knowledge review exploring the Social and Distributional Impacts of Climate Change Policy Options, as commissioned by the Department for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2011
Type: Research report
This report outlines a segmentation of public attitudes to climate change and transport choices, as commissioned by the Department.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Local authorities, Public transport, Road safety, Science and research, Social inclusion, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2011
Type: Report
Impact indicator, disaggregated by region, published annually from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2011
Type: Dataset
Letter from the Secretary of State to stakeholders.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 July 2011
Type: Instructional
Access for All Stations engineering work.
Mode/topic: Rail, Access for Disabled People, Public transport, Rail safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 July 2011
Type: Article
Report on the in-service conformity emissions testing of light duty passenger vehicles.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2011
Type: Report
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…
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2011
Type: Research report
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2011
Type: Research report
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 mandates that Gear Shift Indicators (GSI) be fitted to new cars from the end of 2014.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2011
Type: Research report
A full list of SRE research within the scope of the publications protocol ongoing or newly commissioned.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Report
The scope and applicability of the interoperability regime in Great Britain.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Published implementation plans for Technical Specifications for Interoperability (“TSIs”) in Great Britain.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
The interoperability regime provides for the possibility of a derogation (exemption) to be granted to enable the non-application of all or part of one or more Technical Specifications for Interoperability to a specific project.
Mode/topic: Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
The notified National Technical Rules detailed below were notified to the European Commission on 30 June 2010, and are the latest set to be notified.
Mode/topic: Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Instructional
List of project specific documents which will be notified as National Technical Rules to the European Commission on 20 November 2009.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Old National Technical Rules in force prior to 30 June 2010.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Instructional
Information produced to assist interoperability practitioners by bringing together essential information.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Instructional
The European Railway Agency (“ERA”) has now published the Technical Opinions that it has formulated at the request of the European Commission.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Frequently asked questions about Technical Specifications for Interoperability (“TSIs”)
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
This page gives an overview of the role of Notified Bodies (“NoBos”) which verify compliance with standards in the interoperability framework. The design and construction of a new, renewed or upgraded railway subsystem must, under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2006(RI), be verified by a NoBo as being compliant with applicable Technical Specifications for Interoperability or…
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
This is an outline of the strategic approach being taking to implement interoperability in Great Britain.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
A summary of current interoperability legislation and progress on transposition of the latest Interoperability Directive in Great Britain.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Reference
An overview of progress on the implementation of interoperability in Great Britain.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Instructional
Rail interoperability derogations requested by the United Kingdom Interoperability Directives 96/48/EC, 2001/16/EC and 2008/57/EC (chronological order).
Mode/topic: Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: User information
Frequestly asked questions about rail interoperability NNTR's.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: FAQ
Undertakers and local authorities exchange a substantial volume of information about street works.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Enables local authorities and the Secretary of State to operate the statutory highway functions listed in the Order on a contracted out basis.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
The role of the highways authority is to maintain, reconstruct and improve the highway in the interests of, and protecting the rights of, the public.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Useful links and information relating to street works.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
An internet based electronic data interchange for undertakers notifying highway authorities of street works in their area.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Undertakers (mostly utilities) must reinstate the street after they have finished their works in such a way that minimises any long-term damage to the street and takes into account aesthetic considerations.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Highway authorities can carry out inspections of street works in their area.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Undertakers carrying out street works in England must carry out their works safely and having particular regard to the needs of people with disabilities, as set out in the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
Mode/topic: Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Under the New Roads and Street Works Act (1991) local authorities have a duty to co-ordinate street works.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Where the execution of works involves breaking up or tunnelling under the street, a suitably qualified operative must be present as above and the works must be supervised by a person with a prescribed qualification as a supervisor for the task being carried out.
Mode/topic: Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
The Department is currently developing legislative proposals to allow local highway authorities in England to impose daily charges on utility companies and other street works undertakers while their works are occupying the highway. This is often informally referred to as "lane rental".
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
When utilities are planning works they must agree with the highway authority how long it will reasonably take to complete them. If they take longer than this, the highway authority may impose an ‘overrun charge’ – so utilities are incentivised to complete their works on time.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: Article
Frequently asked questions relating to street works.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2011
Type: FAQ
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 July 2011
Type: Report
The Annual Report and Accounts presents the consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2011.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 July 2011
Type: Annual Report
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
Mode/topic: Aviation, Airport, Aviation safety, Legislation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 July 2011
Type: Command paper
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.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 July 2011
Type: Dataset
The calendar shows road safety communications activity planned by THINK! and ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) for delivery during 2011-13. It is provided to enable road safety professionals to coordinate local communications activity with national campaigns as well as with regional partners. The calendar shows timings for key campaigns. However, other road safety communications…
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 July 2011
Type: Promotional
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.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Airport, International aviation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 July 2011
Type: Report
The most recent update of the Crossrail business case.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 July 2011
Type: Report
Crossrail Equality Impact Screening Assessment. The Equalities Impact Assessment was a Government Equalities Office requirement to prepare alongside the Spending Review 2010. The assessment is being published now because the project has passed through Review Point 4, its final review point. Download Crossrail Equalities Impact Assessment of Spending Review Changes (PDF - 30 KB) Crossrail Equalities…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 July 2011
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: Report
Information on the withdrawn A14 Ellington to Fen Ditton Scheme.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 July 2011
Type: Reference
A report charting the Department's progress during the period 2010/2011 against its Diversity Delivery Plan.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 July 2011
Type: Report
An Equality Impact Assessment considering the equality impact of the process to be used to select Pay Bands 1 to 7 staff who will then populate the restructured organisation.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 July 2011
Type: Article
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 June 2011
Type: Report
Ways of allowing HGV vehicles to make quiet out of hours deliveries.
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 June 2011
Type: Instructional
A brief summary of background and update on plans for Waterloo International Terminal.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport, Rail value for money
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 June 2011
Type: Reference
This is non-statutory guidance to local authorities in England.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Local authorities, Parking, Social inclusion
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 June 2011
Type: Instructional
Details of the Inter City Express Programme, including: What is intercity rail travel? Why do we need fleet renewal? Recent developments and workstreams.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 June 2011
Type: Presentation
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 June 2011
Type: Policy
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).
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 June 2011
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 June 2011
Type: Video
On the 2nd June 2011 Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, gave a video speech to the HAUC (UK) Conference in Edinburgh.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 June 2011
Type: Video
The Demonstrations Project was a technical research project designed to establish how any system of road pricing by time, distance and place could operate reliably, accurately and affordably, whilst safeguarding privacy.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 June 2011
Type: Report
This guidance will help you to assess your existing security arrangements against the required criteria for Known Consignors.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Aviation safety, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 June 2011
Type: Instructional
Report which examines ways in which indirect land use change (ILUC) can be mitigated at a regional level
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 June 2011
Type: Report
A letter on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport giving his decision to amend the Nottingham Express Transit System Order 2009 to authorise the compulsory acquisition of an area of open space land between Cator Lane and Bramcote Lane, Chilwell in Nottingham. Download Nottingham Express Transit System (Amendment) Order decision letter, 6 June…
Mode/topic: Rail, Local authorities, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 June 2011
Type: Decision letter
DfT(c) Equality Impact Assessment which covers the design principles used to create a smaller central Department in order to help deliver the 33% admin reduction target set as part of the 2010 spending review. Download DfT design principles - equality impact assessment (PDF - 129 KB)
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 June 2011
The DfT regularly publishes a newsletter to Local Authority senior officers to provide an overview of the announcements that have been made over the previous few months, that are most relevant to Local Authorities.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 June 2011
Type: Newsletter
The Secretary of State for Transport is seeking to appoint a Deputy Chair and up to three additional members who can enhance the work of the Authority through their skills, knowledge and experience.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 June 2011
Type: Job advertisement
Application form and guidance for applying to close or divert highways.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 June 2011
Type: Form
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.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 June 2011
Type: Video
The Government has pledged to slash unnecessary red tape, as part of the Government's Red Tape Challenge.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 June 2011
Type: Video
Decision letter informing the Humber Bridge Board that ministers have agreed that the tolls charged on the Humber Bridge can be increased as recommended by the Inspector's Report, and in line with the Humber Bridge Board's proposals.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 June 2011
Type: Decision letter
Safeguarding, Aerodromes, Technical Sites and Military Explosives Storage Areas, 04 November 2005, last updated 12 January 2006
Mode/topic: Aviation, Aviation safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 June 2011
Type: Article
THINK! Annual surveys 2009 Annual Survey (PDF - 670 KB) 2008 Annual Survey (PDF - 655 KB) 2006 Annual survey (PDF - 535 KB) Drink driving 2010 Post Drink Driving 'Personal Consequences' Campaign Tracking (PDF - 551 KB) 2009 Post Drink Driving 'Personal Consequences' Campaign Tracking (PDF - 321 KB) 2009 Drink driving 'Personal Consequences' post campaign evaluation (PDF -…
Mode/topic: Road safety, Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 June 2011
Type: Research report
The UK Government has invited applications from foreign airlines to fly new international fifth freedom services to or from UK regional airports not covered by existing bilateral traffic rights
Mode/topic: Aviation, International aviation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 June 2011
Type: Invitation to tender
This circular provides information on changes on the Blue Badge scheme eligibility criteria for some applicants.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 June 2011
Type: Instructional
Other data relating to business indicators.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Input indicator Latest headline data: Data available shortly Publishing schedule: annually Information broken down by: region Latest data Data to follow Indicator data Data source available shortly. Background information To be updated shortly. Measurement template [PDF - 111 KB] Data relating to this indicator will be published From May 2011 Annually By region Further information Business Plan…
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Input indicator, broken down by region, published annually from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Help improving business opportunities for small and medium enterprises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Business plan
Supporting documentation for the Road Pricing Demonstrations Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Report
Supporting documentation for the Road Pricing Demonstrations Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Report
Supporting documentation for the Road Pricing Demonstrations Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Report
Supporting documentation for the Road Pricing Demonstrations Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Report
Supporting documentation for the Road Pricing Demonstrations Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Report
Supporting documentation for the Road Pricing Demonstrations Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Report
Supporting documentation for the Road Pricing Demonstrations Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Report
Supporting documentation for the Road Pricing Demonstrations Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Report
Working papers for the Road Pricing Demonstrations Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 May 2011
Type: Report
Information about the InterCity West Coast Franchise.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 May 2011
Type: Invitation to tender
An independent report of a study chaired by Sir Roy McNulty and commissioned by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 May 2011
Type: Report
This report is the product of the review which was carried out jointly with the Home Office, Association of Chief Police Officers and the Highways Agency, to identify what can collectively be done to achieve the shortest timeline possible for managing motorway incident closures.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 May 2011
Type: Report
Programme of events for biofuel stakeholders
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 May 2011
Type: Meeting
Details of the work of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) Stakeholder Advisory Group
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 May 2011
Type: Meeting
The RTFO Expert Advisory Group provides technical advice, input and expertise on issues around carbon and sustainability of biofuels
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 May 2011
Type: Meeting
The Business Plan indicators are a subset of the data gathered by the Department which is transparently available as outlined in the Information Strategy.
Mode/topic: Appraisal and evaluation, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Impact indicator, disaggregated by local authority, published annually from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Input indicator, broken down by rail franchise, published annually from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Rail, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Input indicator Latest headline data:9.3 pence per passenger journey Publishing schedule: Annually - provisional figure in October, final figure in December. Information broken down by: Region - Data are available for London, English metropolitan areas (as a group) and English non-metropolitan areas (as a group). Latest data In 2009/10 the average level of subsidy (direct from…
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Input indicator, broken down by scheme, published biannually from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Appraisal and evaluation, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Impact indicator, disaggregated by junction, published monthly from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Impact indicator, disaggregated by rail franchise, published 4-weekly from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Rail, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Impact indicator, disaggregated by transport sector, published annually from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Impact indicator, disaggregated by accident site, published annually from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Impact indicator, disaggregated by local authority, published annually from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Public transport, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
Impact indicator, disaggregated by local authority, published annually from May 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2011
Type: Dataset
How biofuel suppliers should prepare their monthly reports
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 May 2011
Type: Instructional
The Strategic Framework for Road Safety sets out our approach to continuing to reduce killed and seriously injured casualties on Britain's roads.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 May 2011
Type: Policy
Decision letter on the application by the Berwick Harbour Commissioners for a Harbour Revision Order enabling them to alter their constitution.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 May 2011
Type: Decision letter
Decision letter on the application by the Berwick Harbour Commissioners for a Harbour Revision Order.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 May 2011
Type: Decision letter
Decision letter on the application by the Newlyn Pier and Harbour Commissioners for a Harbour Revision Order to enable them to alter their constitution.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 May 2011
Type: Decision letter
Decision letter on the application by Wightlink Ltd for a Harbour Revision Order to enable them to make byelaws to regulate usage of Ryde Pier.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 May 2011
Type: Decision letter
Decision letter on the application by the Sutton Harbour Company for a Harbour Revision Order to amend their financial powers.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 May 2011
Type: Decision letter
Help establishing or developing a travel training scheme.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 May 2011
Type: Instructional
This Note details the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) rates payable in England from March 2011. Download PDF Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) rates in England (PDF - 16 KB) Order printed copies This publication is only available online.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 May 2011
Type: Correspondence
This note is for information only, to provide a summary explanation of Value for Money assessments and Value for Money statements in the Department for Tra
Mode/topic: Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 May 2011
Type: Instructional
Regular bulletin to keep biofuel stakeholders up-to-date
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 May 2011
Type: Newsletter
The Department is committed to being open and transparent. The following pages set out how the Department assesses the business case for major investments.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 April 2011
Type: Instructional
The Department launched consultations on 10 March concerning the implementation of the transport elements of the Renewable Energy Directive and reducing the lifecycle greenhouse gas intensity of transport fuels and introducing sustainability criteria for biofuels in implementing the Fuel Quality Directive. These are presentations which informed consultation meetings held on 31 March and 4 April 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 April 2011
Type: Presentation
Decision to allow Network Rail to construct and operate a new section of railway to the north of Hitchin Station.
Mode/topic: Rail, Legislation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 April 2011
Type: Decision letter
Decision letter on the application by Associated British Ports for a Harbour Revision Order to authorise construction of a riverside ro-ro terminal adjoining the Western Pier, Grimsby.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 April 2011
Type: Decision letter
Supplementary Guidance: Amendment to Maximum Intermodal Port Grant Rates for Southampton-North West and Southampton-West Midlands (zones 17-11/17-14).
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 April 2011
Type: Instructional
This report examines the case for revaluation of the Department’s Value for Preventing a Fatality (VPF) or Value for Preventing an Injury (VPI) and, for the components which require revaluation, suggests actions appropriate to achieve this. These values form one part of DfT's appraisal framework.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 April 2011
Type: Report
As part of the spending review settlement in October 2010, the Secretary of State agreed to carry out an independent review to examine whether Government has the right approach to operating maintaining and enhancing the strategic road network.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 April 2011
Type: Report
This list outlines details of all buses funded through the Green Bus Fund - which operators have ordered the buses, the manafacturer and number ordered, and the area in which the buses will operate.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 April 2011
Type: Dataset
The Access for All funding is a key part of the Government's strategy to improve the accessibility of Great Britain's railway. This funding is specifically targeted at providing infrastructure improvements at stations which will enable more disabled people to access the rail network.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 April 2011
Type: Instructional
This advice has been drafted in response to the events in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 April 2011
Type: Instructional
A study into an increase in the permitted length of articulated lorries to 18.75 metres while maintaining all other regulations, including the 44 tonne gross vehicle weight limit.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 March 2011
Type: Research report
This guidance aims to help UK organisations calculate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from work-related travel.
Mode/topic: Appraisal and evaluation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 March 2011
Type: Instructional
List of bus operators in England claiming the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) smartcard and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) incentives to date.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 March 2011
Type: Dataset
This tool enables local authorities to benchmark themselves against other authorities on local transport data.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 March 2011
Type: Instructional
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 March 2011
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 March 2011
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 March 2011
Type: Video
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has written to all English local highway authorities to inform them of their share of £200m for repairing potholes. This extra funding was made possible because of savings the Department made earlier in the financial year.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 March 2011
Type: Instructional
The Government has published this booklet to provide information on the availability of capacity for non-scheduled flights at the many smaller airports and airfields around London.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Airport, London 2012
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 March 2011
Type: Instructional
This is the Government's response to the independent report on drink and drug driving.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 March 2011
Type: Report
Biofuels carbon calculator.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Integrated Kent rail franchise
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 March 2011
Type: Invitation to tender
Information about the Integrated Kent Franchise Agreement operated by Southeastern.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 March 2011
Type: Invitation to tender
This report discusses results for the transport questions asked on the 2010 British Social Attitudes survey and trend changes since 2009. Please note that
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 March 2011
Type: Report
Report on the likelyhood of more severe winter weather over the next 20-30 years.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 March 2011
Type: Research report
DfT Chief Scientific Adviser's note on transport services and systems, resilience and investment.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation, Local authorities, Road management, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 March 2011
Type: Report
Government Chief Scientific Adviser's advice, dated 15 December 2010, on the scientific evidence on the probability of severe winter weather over the next two to three decades.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 March 2011
Type: Correspondence
Information about meetings between the Permanent Secretary and external organisations.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 March 2011
Type: Dataset
This letter explains some changes to our procedures relating to claims for Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) in England relating to the eligibility of free services.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 March 2011
Type: Correspondence
This report provides an update to the 2010 appraisal of the London to West Midlands Strategic Rail Alternatives to HS2.
Mode/topic: Rail, Appraisal and evaluation, High Speed Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 March 2011
Type: Report
PIN stands for Prior Information Notice and is generally used to give advance notice to the market of an organisations intention to start advertising high spend items before officially starting a procurement process.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 March 2011
Type: Invitation to tender
The Inner City Safety Demonstration Project (ICSDP) is part of a family of Department for Transport sponsored road safety demonstration projects.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Report
Information on the Mixed Priority Route (MPR) schemes.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Report
The rural road safety demonstration project showcases work done by four county councils in response to an invitation to apply for specific funding support
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Report
This report presents the findings from the part of the evaluation of the Inner City Safety Demonstration Project.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Report
This report provides a summary of outcomes and key learning points from the projects which benefited from the Road Safety Partnership Grant Scheme round two.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Report
S7 vehicle stock RVAR exemption application.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Report
Applications for Exemption Orders - Middleton Railway Drewry Car RVAR exemption amendment application.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Report
This report contains information about the exercise of the Secretary of State's powers to exempt rail vehicles from the requirements of the Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail system) Regulations 2010 (“RVAR”) and notes a number of important amendments which have subsequently been made to the rail vehicle accessibility regime. Download PDF Annual Report Rail Vehicle…
Mode/topic: Rail, Access for Disabled People, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Report
The Department’s Information Asset Register (IAR) is a table of information relating to the important datasets that the Department is responsible for.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Dataset
A bi-monthly update to Local Authority Senior Officers with an overview of the latest Department for Transport news.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2011
Type: Newsletter
Briefing for road safety professionals explaining changes to the THINK! website from 7th March.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Video
We encourage road safety professionals to use THINK! campaign materials for their campaigns. Where appropriate we also encourage use of the THINK! brand.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
This information is provided as a guide only. The development process of campaigns may vary according to budget, timings and audience.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Information about THINK! drink driving campaign.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Information about THINK! drug driving campaign.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Guidance on accessing and using THINK! Education materials, including a tour of the THINK! Education websites, support for engaging with teachers and instr
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
View and order display stands for your road safety events. Displays are free to hire and cover a range of road safety issues.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Information about the THINK! driving tiredness campaign.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Information about THINK! mobile phone campaign.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Information about THINK! motorcycling campaign.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Information about THINK! seat belts campaign.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Information about THINK! speed campaign.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Information about: Children: Pedestrians - Tales of the Road campaign.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2011
Type: Instructional
Guidance on the carriage of dangerous goods (other than Class 7).
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Shipping, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 February 2011
Type: Instructional
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
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 February 2011
Type: Correspondence
Frequently asked questions about High Speed Rail.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 February 2011
Type: FAQ
A set of maps that provide a detailed depiction of the preferred route option that has been taken forward for public consultation.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 February 2011
Type: Map
A report of the Reopened Formal Investigation into the loss of the motor vessel Trident in 1974.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 February 2011
Type: Report
Required for a directed party to pass responsibility for managing NSV applications to a contractor.
Mode/topic: Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 February 2011
Type: Instructional
The report and accounts of the General Lighthouse Fund (GLF) are prepared pursuant to Section 211(5) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 February 2011
Type: Annual Report
The role and purpose of the Mersey Conservancy as an independent statutory authority on the tidal River Mersey has been clearly verified by the wide range
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 February 2011
Type: Report
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.
Mode/topic: Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2011
Type: Video
Guidance to help organisations deliver the security measures for the carriage of dangerous goods by road.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 February 2011
Type: Instructional
The most frequent questions which have come up about the Blue Badge reform programme
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 February 2011
Type: Instructional
The DfT Local Authority Basic Carbon tool to assist local authorities to assess the potential effects of transport interventions on carbon emissions in their area.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 February 2011
Type: Instructional
Details of the reforms, likely implementation dates and actions that local authorities may need to take.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Local authorities, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 February 2011
Type: Correspondence
Various reforms proposed by the Government including fair allocation of badges, efficiency savings, improved customer service and effective prevention of abuse and enforcement
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 February 2011
Type: Instructional
News from the Blue Badge Reform Programme.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 February 2011
Type: Newsletter
The reforms target freedom and fairness and is aimed at addressing the mobility needs of those disabled people who need the most help to travel.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 February 2011
Type: Instructional
Norman Baker MP, Minister for Local & Regional Transport, gave a keynote speech to the 15th annual UK Bus Awards the Hilton Hotel in London.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 February 2011
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK Search and Rescue
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 February 2011
Type: Video
Enabling Works for M25 Motorway Service Area (MSA) at New Barn Farm, Cobham Secretaries' of State Decision letter published 7 February 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 February 2011
Type: Decision letter
An update on the investment in local transport schemes.
Mode/topic: Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 February 2011
Type: Instructional
This guidance is intended for use by employers to ensure that conduct and behaviour which could constitute a security concern is adequately accounted for in terms and conditions of employment.
Mode/topic: Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 February 2011
Type: Instructional
Car Drivers' Attitudes and Visual Skills in Relation to Motorcyclists (RSRR No.121).
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 February 2011
Type: Research report
This research involved a detailed exploration of the populations- environment- behaviour and attitudes in disadvantaged communities- looking for key areas of commonality. It also explored road safety provision for disadvantaged communities- whether inequality is recognised and addressed and the extent to which agencies work in partnership.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 February 2011
Type: Research report
Fatigue and Road Safety: A critical analysis of recent evidence.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 February 2011
Type: Research report
This report examines people's attitudes towards road safety and aims to establish a high-quality baseline of data for 2010 with the scope to repeat the survey in future to measure trends over time if desired. It is based on a module of questions included in the NatCen Omnibus survey between February and April 2010. Download PDF…
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 February 2011
Type: Research report
Guidance to help organisations deliver the security measures for the carriage of dangerous goods by rail.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 February 2011
Type: Instructional
10% bio-ethanol petrol will be permitted from 2011 and marketed before 2020. There may be fuel system compatability issues.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
Ricardo addressed questions posed by the Department on the compatability of spark ignition and compression ignition vehicles to operate on blends of fuel containing bio-components.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
Ricardo carried out tests using the regulatory exhaust emissions test cycle on a diesel particulate filter (DPF) equipped vehicles
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
A preliminary literature study in support of a project aimed at measuring specified unregulated exhaust emissions from modern European vehicles, representative of emerging technologies, over legislated and other test drive cycles.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
The Foresight Vehicle "MIHPOW" project undertook the design, development and demonstration of a Mild Hybrid Electric power train for a 7.5 tonne vehicle used for urban deliveries.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
NPL reviewed the potential offset between particle measurement systems meeting the proposed specification, based on an analysis of permissible tolerances within the system components and calibration procedures.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
The EC wishes to introduce a test method for mobile air conditioner (MAC) efficiency. Testing at higher ambient temperatures and at steady vehicle speeds yields better quality results than testing at lower temperatures and/or transient speeds.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
NPL were asked to independently review the proposed calibration procedures for measuring particulate matter in the exhausts of vehicles intended for incorporation into new emissions test procedures and make recommendations for their improvement.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
TRL carried out a review regarding the nature of the problem of noisy vehicles and methods used in other countries to measure noise were assessed.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
Well-maintained but older exhausts are not on average noticeably louder than relatively new ones, but there can be large differences in noise levels between different makes of cars.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Research report
Government response to the Evaluation of the Traffic Management Act report.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2011
Type: Article
This section provides information about the board and it's role, minutes from meetings and contact details.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 January 2011
Type: Minutes
Noise exposure reports and contours for London airports (Heathrow- Gatwick and Stansted) in 2009.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 January 2011
Type: Map
Results from the Staff survey 2010.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 January 2011
Type: Dataset
Public Appointments in the Department for Transport.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 January 2011
Type: Report
This report identifies in which market sectors there is potential for growth in rail and water freight and might encourage businesses transporting products in these sectors to make greater use of these alternative modes.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 January 2011
Type: Report
Published findings- technical reports and information on the evaluation approach for the CCT programme.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 January 2011
Type: Report
The report presents interim findings from the evaluation of the Cycling City and Towns programme- including the results of a baseline survey and qualitive interviews with programme managers and national stakeholders.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 January 2011
Type: Report
Guidance for local authorities wishing to bid for the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.
Mode/topic: Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 January 2011
Type: Instructional
A report which considers the diversity of DfT as a whole; which highlights common themes and any changes since the previous report was published (for year 2009-2010).
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 January 2011
Type: Annual Report
A fully working ITSO compliant multi-modal, multi-operator smartcard ticketing system (Yorcard) was developed and piloted in South Yorkshire from February
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 January 2011
Type: Research report
Regional level estimates of greenhouse gas emissions arising from cultivation of biofuels feedstocks in the UK.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 January 2011
Type: Report
Information on reporting an equestrian incident to the British Horse Society.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 January 2011
Type: Instructional
Details of all exceptions to the moratoria permitted in discretionary spend on consulting- ICT- recruitment- marketing and property.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 January 2011
Type: Dataset
Launched in 2007- Bikeability is the government's flagship cycle training programme- designed to give people the skills and confidence to ride on today's roads. The following report presents findings from a survey conducted on behalf of Cycling for England and the Department to establish attitudes towards cycling- current cycling behaviour and awareness of- participation in and experience of Bikeability.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 January 2011
Type: Research report
Investigation of evidence about the impact of different types of parking measures and policies on road traffic, congestion, transport safety and car ownership, on the level of carbon emissions from transport, on the activity on businesses and on townscapes.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 January 2011
Type: Report
This note is intended to provide advice to operators on the need to order their ISAMs as early as possible. It also sets out how we will consider claims wh
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 December 2010
Type: Article
Guidance document is designed to assist Travel Concession Authorities (TCAs) in administering the England National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS).
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 December 2010
Type: Instructional
The Secretary of State's decision letter on the River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 December 2010
Type: Decision letter
Inspectors' report into the public inquiry for the River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order.
Mode/topic: Rail, Legislation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 December 2010
Type: Report
The Inspector's Supplementary Report about the Mersey Gateway Bridge.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 December 2010
Type: Report
DfT( C ) Equality Impact Assessment which covers the Senior Civil Service PB1(SCPB1) selection process.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 December 2010
Type: Report
This report provides operational and engineering proposals to assist HS2 to identify the best possible location and the master layout of the Infrastructure Maintenance Depot (IMD) for the London to West Midlands HS2 route.
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 December 2010
Type: Report
The first phase of the proposed high speed rail network would be a new line between London and Birmingham. This section includes a set of maps providing a
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 December 2010
Type: Report
Research report to evaluate the Urban Congestion Programme and assess the extent to which recent reductions in congestion in the 10 largest urban areas in England are due to the programme rather than the economic downturn.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Congestion, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 December 2010
Type: Research report
Funding allocations and supporting information for the Local Transport Capital Block Settlement.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 December 2010
Type: Instructional
The reforms will deal with and reduce the current problems, for example, operational and service delivery issues, and ensure the scheme is able to deal with future pressures and demands
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 December 2010
Type: Instructional
This interim report and accompanying dataset present the findings from a robust large-scale survey of the general public which has been conducted to inform the development of the segmentation model.
Mode/topic: Science and research, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 December 2010
Type: Research report
Guidance for local authorities on reimbursing bus operators for concessionary travel.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 November 2010
Type: Instructional
Guidance for calculating concessionary travel reimbursement.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 November 2010
Type: Instructional
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: Video
A review of the Renewable Fuels Agency to consider value for money- developments in Europe and clarify the relationship with the department sponsor.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 November 2010
Type: Report
Details of all invoice payments over £500 in value made since 12 May 2010.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 November 2010
Type: Dataset
Norman Baker MP recorded a video speech National Association of Licensing and Enforcement Officers (NALEO) 20th October conference.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 November 2010
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 November 2010
Type: Video
This guide is aimed at organisations interested in applying to operate new international rail passenger services through the Channel Tunnel from/to other European Member States.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 November 2010
Type: Instructional
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.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 November 2010
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 November 2010
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 November 2010
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 November 2010
Type: Article
Freight Consolidation Centres (FCCs) are distribution warehouses, situated close to town centre, shopping or construction site, at which part loads are consolidated and delivered to the target area resulting in fewer lorry journeys.
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 November 2010
Type: Report
The Department’s Business Plan 2011-2015, including monthly progress updates against the actions set out in the Structural Reform Plan.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 November 2010
Type: Business plan
All Public Authorities are obliged by law to publish each year monitoring data on the workforce. This annual report meets our statutory obligations.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 November 2010
Type: Report
This practical guide has been designed to provide policy makers, evaluators, local authorities and partnership organisations with helpful hints and tips to consider when carrying out logic mapping.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 October 2010
Type: Instructional
Includes information on the context for investment in local transport, localism and the longer term future for Local Authority Major Schemes, investment in the Spending Review Period and prioritisation and impact on individual schemes.
Mode/topic: Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 October 2010
Type: Instructional
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.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 October 2010
Type: Correspondence
Decision letter - objection to Bembridge Harbour Charges.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 October 2010
Type: Decision letter
Transport provides the crucial links that allow people and businesses to prosper. The Government is committed to reducing the deficit, facilitating long-term, sustainable growth and tackling carbon emissions. By cutting waste and taking hard decisions about priorities the Department's Spending Review settlement allows us to secure the investment in vital transport infrastructure that will support…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Article
Order minded view letter to the Secretary of State, into the inquiry for the Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)).
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Decision letter
Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, address to the Asphalt Industry Alliance's Making Roads Work North of England Forum July 2010.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Video
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Video
Theresa Villiers, Minister for Transport, explains how the Government has pledged to put rail at the heart of its transport strategy.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Video
Norman Baker Minister for Local and Regional Transport formally opened Sutton Community Transport's impressive new vehicle depot and offices at Beddington Lane.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2010
Type: Video
Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) impacts of the five biofuels expected to form the main supply of biofuel in the UK in the next ten years.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 October 2010
Type: Research report
Transport investments can induce positive productivity benefits via agglomeration economies by increasing the scale and efficiency of spatial economic interactions.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 October 2010
Type: Report
This report has been prepared by NERA Economic consulting for the Department. It investigates the extent to which transport interventions, such as transport projects or policies, may materially affect international business activities.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 October 2010
Type: Report
Department for Transport and Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPB) salary disclosure data.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 October 2010
Type: Dataset
Information about ministerial gifts, hospitality, overseas travel, and meetings with external organisations is published quarterly.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 October 2010
Type: Dataset
Decision letter regarding the Gosport Borough Council (Ferry Works) Harbour Revision Order 2010.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 October 2010
Type: Decision letter
Contractual condition regarding transparency.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 October 2010
Type: Instructional
Guidance and case studies on how the philosophies set out in the Manual for Streets can be extended beyond residential streets to encompass both urban and rural situations.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Minor roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 September 2010
Type: Instructional
Department for Transport Aviation Environment and Atmospheric Expert Technical Report.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 September 2010
Type: Report
M1 Junctions 10 to 13 Improvement Decision dated 28 September 2010: with copy of Inspector's report.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 September 2010
Type: Decision letter
A review of the last financial year's delivery of transport security and civil contingencies.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 September 2010
Type: Annual Report
The Department for Transport established the Neighbourhood Road Safety Initiative (NRSI) in 2002. Fifteen Local Authorities (LAs) in England were funded to develop schemes to reduce road casualties in their most disadvantaged areas.A team led by the University College London (UCL) evaluated the impacts of the NRSI using a mixed methods approach. The evaluation shows a significant reduction in casualties during the NRSI.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 September 2010
Type: Research report
Research report detailing when drivers have their first accident and if it has an impact on subsequent driving.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 September 2010
Type: Research report
The accident history of new drivers who pass their first practical test.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 September 2010
Type: Research report
Behavioural research in road safety: summary of proceedings of the 18th annual seminar.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 September 2010
Type: Research report
Overview of Transport Direct.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 September 2010
Type: Instructional
The Addendum Inspector's report to the Secretary of State, into the inquiry for the Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)).
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 September 2010
Type: Report
These reports cover the research into the reimbursement of revenues and costs to bus operators for carrying concessionary passengers.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 September 2010
Type: Research report
Qualitative research was carried out with cyclists, other road users and the parents of young cyclists to explore views on the positives and negatives of cycling, accounts of stress and risk on the road, views on the potential problems in interactions between cyclists and other vehicles, as well as strategies for dealing with and managing…
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Research report
Fatigue risk management systems: a review of the literature.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Research report
A research report relating to a pilot study undertaken to trial an approach for collating in-depth data on fatal road deaths currently collected by police forces.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Research report
This research was commissioned by the Department to understand panelists' opinions on road safety in general and specifically on speeding, vehicle safety and driver behaviour.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Research report
This report provides the Department with an in-depth understanding of how the public engage with the issue of road user safety, to help inform development of the Government's Post-2010 Road Safety Strategy. The research used qualitative methods and brought together the views of a wide range of adult road users. Download documents Understanding Public Attitudes to…
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Research report
This report provides the Department with an in-depth understanding of how the public engage with the issue of road user safety, to help inform development of the Government's Post-2010 Road Safety Strategy.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Research report
A Research Report examining the characteristics of speed related collisions- the relationship between speed and the risk of fatal injury - for pedestrians- and the use of speed awareness courses as an educational alternative to the fixed penalty notice for drivers caught speeding.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Research report
Research Reports examining the characteristics of speed related collisions- the relationship between speed and the risk of fatal injury - for pedestrians- and the use of speed awareness courses as an educational alternative to the fixed penalty notice for drivers caught speeding.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Research report
Research Reports examining the characteristics of speed related collisions- the relationship between speed and the risk of fatal injury - for pedestrians- and the use of speed awareness courses as an educational alternative to the fixed penalty notice for drivers caught speeding.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Research report
The Department commissioned Atkins Transport Planning and Management to carry out an Interim Evaluation of the Portsmouth City Council (PCC) area-wide 20 mph Speed Limit.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 September 2010
Type: Report
Guidance to local authorities and taxi and PHV operators on sections of the Equality Act which are being commenced in October.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 September 2010
Type: Article
South East Airports Taskforce - meeting documentation.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 September 2010
Type: Minutes
Accessible station design.
Mode/topic: Rail, Access for Disabled People
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 September 2010
Type: Instructional
Accessible station design.
Mode/topic: Rail, Access for Disabled People
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 September 2010
Type: Instructional
Offenders and post-court disposal courses.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 September 2010
Type: Research report
The overall purpose of this report is to provide a critical review of the literature on the development of children's and young people's attitudes to driving and being a car passenger. The aim is to synthesise existing evidence to help policymakers better understand how- when and to what extent they can target the development of road use skills in children as they move from being a pedestrian and cyclist to being a driver and passenger.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 September 2010
Type: Research report
Department for Transport commission's a worldwide review of Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS).
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety, Road transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 September 2010
Type: Research report
Details of disqualifying convictions for aviation.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 September 2010
Type: Instructional
Current DfT standard conditions of contract used for the purchase of goods and the supply of services associated with those goods.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 August 2010
Type: Instructional
The current DfT standard conditions of contract used when placing a purchase order (typically for goods and services valued at less than £25,000).
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 August 2010
Type: Instructional
current DfT standard conditions of contract used for the purchase of services.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 August 2010
Type: Instructional
Details of all ICT contracts above £10-000 in value awarded since 1 July 2010.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 August 2010
Type: Dataset
Information about the departmental tendering process - use of this document is mandatory for any contract above the £25k threshold level.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 August 2010
Type: Instructional
Instructions for organisations producing reports for the Department for Transport: RTF/Word, CSV/Excel, PDF and Zip files.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 August 2010
Type: Instructional
Instructions for formatting tender submission documentation: RFT/Word, CSV/Excel and Zip files.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 August 2010
Type: Instructional
Following Eurostar's disruption during the run up to Christmas- Eurostar Commissioned an Independent Review to investigate the causes of failures and effects on passengers.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 August 2010
Type: Report
This report presents the latest update of the business case for Crossrail, a new world-class and affordable railway across London.
Mode/topic: Rail, Crossrail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 August 2010
Type: Report
Surveys into the radiological impact of the transport of radioactive material in the UK.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Shipping, Freight, Science and research, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 August 2010
Type: Research report
This report reviews the classification of the severity of injury of road casualties- including interviews with police officers to understand existing practice- identification of common types of injury sustained using hospital data- and piloting of two alternative approaches to improving the measurement of severity within the police data. The report provides a recommended list of injuries that could be used in the new electronic collision recording system (CRASH).
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 August 2010
Type: Research report
Decision of the Secretaries of State to hold a public inquiry.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2010
Type: Decision letter
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: Video
Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, visits Manchester to experience the city's Metrolink trams.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 July 2010
Type: Video
Information on the transport challenge of ensuring a successful Games and the Department's role.
Mode/topic: London 2012
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 July 2010
Type: Report
A46 Newark to Widmerpool Imp Decision dated 27 July 2010: with copy of Inspector's report.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2010
Type: Decision letter
This revised report uses a bottom up approach to analyse the public accounts of bus operators in England to develop several measures of profitability.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2010
Type: Report
The Accounts present the consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2010. The annex, which does not form part of the Accounts, contains the statutory data reporting tables.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 July 2010
Type: Annual Report
The key findings on estimated numbers of crimes committed on public transport and the estimated costs of particular crimes committed on public transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2010
Type: Report
A qualitative analysis of passenger perceptions of measures introduced to enhance personal security while travelling on public transport, including their awareness of the measures and of any accompanying publicity, and factors which enhance or inhibit the success of these measures.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2010
Type: Report
Transport Minister Mike Penning is committed to improving the levels of service experienced by users of the Dartford crossing. A package of measures to help reduce the congestion at the crossing is now being considered by the Department of Transport and the Highways Agency.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 July 2010
Type: Video
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: Video
Map showing local authorities with CPE powers as of 31 December 2010 (PDF - 3384 KB) Number ONS Code Local Authority CPE 1 45UB Adur Y 2 16UB Allerdale Y 3 17UB Amber Valley Y 4 45UC Arun Y 5 37UB Ashfield Y 6 29UB Ashford Y 7 11UB Aylesbury Vale Y 8 42UB Babergh N 9 00AB…
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 July 2010
Type: Instructional
The Department publishes, in real-time, the energy used in its headquarters building.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 July 2010
Type: Report
The research identifies good practice initiatives across a range of different authorities to reduce transport emissions and adapt to climate change.
Mode/topic: Local authorities, Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 July 2010
Type: Report
Supplementary Agreement to the Uninsured drivers Agreements. Supplement to Untraced Drivers Agreements.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 July 2010
Type: Instructional
Decision letter on the objection under section 31 of the Harbours Act 1964 by Tarmac [Formerly United] Marine Dredging Ltd And Kendall Brothers (Portsmouth) Ltd to charges at Langstone Harbour; and Inspector's Report.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 July 2010
Type: Decision letter
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for East Coast Mainline Company Limited.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 July 2010
Type: Public notice
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 July 2010
Type: Instructional
Minutes of the External Advisory Group meetings.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport, Aviation safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 July 2010
Type: Minutes
Independent assessment of the value for money of the Intercity Express Programme and the credibility and the value for money of any alternatives which meet the Programme's objectives.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 July 2010
Type: Report
Inspectors' report into the inquiry for the Network Rail (Nuneaton North Chord) Order.
Mode/topic: Rail, Legislation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2010
Type: Report
Research report on the in-service emissions testing of light duty passenger vehicles.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 June 2010
Type: Research report
This paper reports on the estimation of bus cost models by applying econometric techniques to statistical data.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 June 2010
Type: Report
A decision to allow the construction and operation of a new rail connection at Nuneaton to the West Coast Main Line.
Mode/topic: Rail, Legislation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 June 2010
Type: Decision letter
The Department for Transport commissioned qualitative research to provide in-depth understanding of the experiences, behaviour and attitudes of people who mix drinking and driving.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 June 2010
Type: Research report
The aim of this project was to scope the influence of medication on road safety, with a focus on four key areas.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 June 2010
Type: Research report
A research project was commissioned to provide new insights in to the behaviour attitudes and motivation of people who drive after drinking alcohol.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 June 2010
Type: Research report
Minister for Shipping Mike Penning undertook a fact-finding visit to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Solent Rescue Co-ordination Centre.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK Search and Rescue
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 June 2010
Type: Video
Evidence based report submitted by key stakeholders in the shipping industry about differential pay for seafarers on grounds of nationality.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 June 2010
Type: Report
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: Correspondence
Details of the Department for Transport (DfT) commercial vision.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 May 2010
Type: Policy
Qualitative insights into and quantitative evidence on the impact of integrated and smart ticketing on traveller behaviour in three urban areas.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 April 2010
Type: Research report
A report to investigate the feasibility of using an insolvent airline’s aircraft and crew to repatriate passengers in the event of airline failure, to inform contingency planning.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 April 2010
Type: Report
This report summarises findings from the Light Goods Vehicle (LGV or van)CO2 emissions study.
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 April 2010
Type: Research report
This report is a review of the existing evidence on the addressable market for rail and water freight, specifically with regard to commodities which are currently transported by road but could be transported by other modes.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 April 2010
Type: Report
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
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 April 2010
Type: Instructional
This report is the response to the Yellow School Bus Commission along with two evidence review reports on Yellow School Bus schemes.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 April 2010
Type: Report
Official statistics published by the Department for Transport are based on two main sources – data gathered from statistical surveys, and data extracted from administrative or management systems. This statement sets out Dft’s approach to the use of administrative sources for statistical purposes, as required by Protocol 3 of the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 March 2010
Type: Policy
In the aftermath of the 2005 terrorist attacks in London, the Department for Transport (DfT) carried out passenger screening trials known as the ‘LUNR trials’ (London Underground, National Rail). The trials were initiated in 2006 to explore a variety of ways in which explosives could be detected on the rail network. Research carried out in…
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail safety, Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 March 2010
Type: Article
Road Transport Forecasts 2009 (RTF09) presents the latest results from the Department for Transport’s National Transport Model (NTM), which produces forecasts of road traffic growth, vehicle tailpipe emissions, congestion and journey times.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation, Road management, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 March 2010
Type: Report
Decision letter on the application by the Bristol Port Company for the Bristol Deep Sea Container Terminal Harbour Revision Order.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 March 2010
Type: Decision letter
A guide for people living in England as whether or not they qualify for a Blue Badge
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 March 2010
Type: Instructional
Document explaining the blue badge scheme, how it works in England, and a user's rights and responsibilitiies
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 March 2010
Type: Instructional
This is the full independent report that was commissioned to evaluate the results from the 'Sustainable Travel Towns'.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 March 2010
Type: Report
Background and FAQ on the introduction of security scanners at UK airports.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 March 2010
Type: Instructional
This document provides step-by-step guidance for Local Authorities and other transport evaluators in designing robust and appropriate evaluations which can 'attribute' change to their intervention.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 March 2010
Type: Instructional
A review of evidence to support an impact assessment on proposals for new enforcement powers against the misuse of Blue Badges.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 March 2010
Type: Research report
Sets out the findings and recommendations of the Inspector ref the Tamar Bridge-Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee's application to the Secretary of State to raise toll charges on the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 March 2010
Type: Report
The overall aim of this Assessment is to ensure that the GLAs continue to be European and World Leaders in delivering a reliable- efficient and cost effective AtoN service for the benefit and safety of all mariners in the medium- to longer-term with the economic and international prestige that this provides.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 March 2010
Type: Report
This Circular updates DfT Circular 1/2002 to take account of the shift of day-to-day administrative responsibilities for implementing Public Safety Zone (PSZ) policy from the Department for Transport to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 March 2010
Type: Circular
The note aims to provide further assistance to local authorities submitting a claim for funding for emergency capital works to their local highway network.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 March 2010
Type: Instructional
Research into the value that bus and car users place on bus soft factors and the impact on demand that would be expected if such measures were introduced.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 March 2010
Type: Report
Department for Transport guidance to assist local licensing authorities in carrying out their taxi and private hire vehicle licensing functions.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 March 2010
Type: Instructional
Statistical data on prompt payment performance for the Department.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 March 2010
Type: Dataset
How to deliver high standards of bus punctuality.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 February 2010
Type: Instructional
The research investigated realism tests of transport models and the role of cost damping mechanisms. There was very strong evidence to support the use of cost damping, but little evidence to favour one particular mechanism.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 February 2010
Type: Report
Research on how different audiences within local authorities access transport policy and good practice information, including recommendations as to where existing communications and good practice might be improved by DfT, Government Offices and local sector.
Mode/topic: Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Research report
This report summarises the evaluation of the results from the 'Sustainable Travel Towns'.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Report
Information and examples of how local authorities have successfully implemented sustainable travel packages in their local areas. It also offers a portal to facilitate more discussion and learning on sustainable travel.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Examples of good practice from various local authorities.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Easit is successful in reducing rail fares amongst other initiatives.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Established an Air Quality Management Area.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Shows the key elements required in your business case and sets out the importance of analysis and value for money.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Includes information on cycling and walking.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Information on embedding sustainable travel in the planning process.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Information on how to generate carbon reduction and long-term financial savings from improved fuel efficiency.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Explains why delivery through your local partners is vital for success.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Summary of the awards made under the Department's Sustainable Distribution Fund.
Mode/topic: Rail, Shipping, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 February 2010
Type: Promotional
This is the standard records management policy for DfT.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 February 2010
Type: Policy
The Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) supports the transport infrastructure costs required to enable faster housing development in the four growth areas announced in the Sustainable Communities Plan.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 February 2010
Type: Dataset
The congestion performance fund provides reward funding to incentivise England’s ten largest urban areas to exceed their existing person journey time targets.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 February 2010
Type: Dataset
Reviews of a range of local and regional models and recommendations on how the modelling capability of the regions can be improved.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 February 2010
Type: Report
This report fulfils the Government’s commitment to evaluate the impact of the repeal of the PHV contract exemption. The repeal was included in the Road Saf
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 February 2010
Type: Report
This document sets out requirements for the use of Advanced Imaging Technology (body scanners) at UK airports.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2010
Type: Instructional
Details of a health and safety risk assessment of the effects of Ionising radiation from the Rapiscan Secure 1000 security scanner.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2010
Type: Report
This short guidance note on Permit Schemes is aimed at English local highway authorities- and provides tips and suggestions on scheme development and application practicalities. It reflects experience and lessons learned during the development and approval of the first schemes- and should be read in conjunction with- other Department for Transport (DfT) guidance documents giving more detailed advice.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 January 2010
Type: Instructional
This report reviews the information available from past franchises within the UK and considers the links with franchise contract structure and design.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 January 2010
Type: Dataset
Information about tolled undertakings in England.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 January 2010
Type: Instructional
List of certifications granted by the Secretary of State for Transport for “approved devices” - CCTV and associated evidence- recording equipment - under the transport act 2000 and the Traffic Management Act 2004.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 January 2010
Type: Instructional
The purpose of the work reported here is to quantify- from existing published and unpublished research- the risk of seizure recurrence following either an initial fit or a clinical event which increases seizure risk- and by type.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 January 2010
Type: Research report
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 in
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 January 2010
Type: Research report
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 January 2010
Type: Research report
This report is the outcome of The Expert Consensus Workshop which was held to review current available evidence on the risk factors for vascular events such as heart attack and stroke (including prior vascular events- diabetes- obesity- etc.) in the context of the risk to driving safety. Its purpose was to consider the application of this knowledge- aided by the expertise of workshop participants- to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) medical standards and to advise on fitness to drive.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 January 2010
Type: Research report
This report examines the feasibility of using linked routine health datasets (the Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project (MINAP) database and hospital admissions databases) in order to examine survival after an myocardial infarction MI.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 January 2010
Type: Research report
This report outlines the findings of the research that studied the attitudes of health professionals to giving advice to patients regarding their fitness to drive. A multi-method approach was taken that incorporated surveys- questionnaires- interviews- focus groups and workshops. It aimed to capture the views of all disciplines of health professional who may be faced with a patient whose fitness to drive may be in doubt- to this end a wide range of recruiting and sampling techniques were used.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 January 2010
Type: Research report
This report assessed whether people with certain disabilities not necessarily affecting their physical ability to walk, nevertheless have significant mobility difficulties that could be alleviated if they were eligible for the Scheme.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 2010
Type: Report
Any airline or operator using a foreign registered aircraft for commercial flights to/from or within the UK, which fall outside the EC market access regulations, requires an operating permit.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Aviation permits
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 December 2009
Type: Form
The Department for Transport’s Single Equality Scheme brings together in one place what we are doing to promote equality of opportunity for all communities in society.
Mode/topic: Social inclusion
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 December 2009
Type: Report
Sets out the measures DfT is taking forward to simplify regulations and deliver policy and administrative burdens reductions for the private and public sectors by 2010.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 December 2009
Type: Policy
This document contains guidance to local transport authorities in England (LTAs), the senior traffic commissioner and QCS boards about the exercise of their functions relating to quality contracts schemes.
Mode/topic: Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 December 2009
Type: Instructional
List of ten studies required by the National Networks Study Programme.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 November 2009
Type: Instructional
Guidance and information for private hire vehicle owners on how to get started, register and provide a local bus service.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 November 2009
Type: Instructional
Information about the Essex Thameside Frachise
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 November 2009
Type: Invitation to tender
Information about the Greater Anglia Franchise.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 November 2009
Type: Invitation to tender
An independent report by the Station Champions- Chris Green and Sir Peter Hall- advising the Government on ways to improve stations- focussing on getting the basic facilities right as well as considering the broader role of stations in the future.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 November 2009
Type: Report
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 November 2009
Type: Report
Minutes of meetings held by the Aviation environment programme board.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 November 2009
Type: Minutes
Each passenger train and station operator requires an operating licence, issued by the Office of Rail Regulation. These licences include a condition that r
Mode/topic: Rail, Access for Disabled People
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 November 2009
Type: Instructional
In line with Cabinet Office guidance, the Department publishes the business expenses of and hospitality received by its most senior officials (the Permanent Secretary, Directors General and non-executive members of the Departmental Board).
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 November 2009
Type: Dataset
This is an interim analysis of the first 3 years of investment in 6 cycling towns, prepared by Transport for Quality of Life, Sustrans and Cavill Associates for Cycling England.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 November 2009
Type: Report
Best practice guide for local authorities on how to deliver environmentally friendly transport on a local level and reduce carbon emissions.
Mode/topic: Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 November 2009
Type: Instructional
A call to representatives from ports, shipping companies, terminal operators, road hauliers, rail operators, logistics firms, ship brokers, financial institutions, local and/or regional public authorities and infrastructure owners with the aim of encouraging them to submit proposals for port and sea related transport projects in the North Sea Region.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Freight, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 November 2009
Type: Invitation to tender
Publication of the Executive Committee and Board meeting minutes.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 November 2009
Type: Minutes
The Department for Transport is taking forward a programme of research to understand and generate evidence about the impacts of small-scale, low-cost transport schemes which make 'Better Use' of the existing network.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 November 2009
Type: Instructional
This document is the DfT response to the White Paper 'Innovation Nation'. It outlines the existing and potential future approaches to innovation by the DfT.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 November 2009
Type: Instructional
A workshop on INCA was held at the Department for Transport (Great Minster House, London) on 7 July 2009. Applying INCA to Highways Agency scheme appraisal (PDF - 440 KB) Appraisal roles (PDF - 3459 KB) Future of INCA (PDF - 537 KB) INCA case for operational hours (PDF - 482 KB) INCA debate issues (PDF - 140 KB) INCA limitations…
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 October 2009
Type: Instructional
User Training Details of the next TUBA training course will be posted here. User Group Meetings The TUBA User Group Meeting for 2007 was held on 30 October at the Department for Transport in London. Presentations are available to view below. A road user charging scheme - Abhi Bhasin (PDF - 110 KB) Calculation of carbon emissions…
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 October 2009
Type: Promotional
TUBA user manuals and software.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 October 2009
Type: Instructional
The most frequently asked questions about DIADEM.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 October 2009
Type: FAQ
Includes information on latest releases, user group meetings, training and DIADEM developments.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 October 2009
Type: Minutes
Different versions of the user manuals are available depending on whether you use SATURN or CONTRAM.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 October 2009
Type: Instructional
INCA has three user manuals available to download.
Mode/topic: Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 October 2009
Type: Instructional
Motorcyclists were segmented into seven groups based on their motivation for riding. Clear patterns were established in different segments’ understandings
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 October 2009
Type: Research report
The following guidelines clarify how organisations can take advantage of the exemption to implement a Cycle to Work scheme that encourages employees to cycle to work and allows employers to reap the benefits of a healthier workforce.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 October 2009
Type: Instructional
If you represent a Local Authority and want more information on the administration of the current scheme- see the Information in this section.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 October 2009
Type: Instructional
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
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 October 2009
Type: Report
This document contains a review of the findings of the Department's commercial review of ITSO Ltd, the independent member-owned and operated company responsible for the provision of an open technical specification for smart ticketing.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Community rail, Passenger, Public transport, Rail value for money
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 October 2009
Type: Report
Contours on OS maps 2008 - 2009 2009 Heathrow summer 2009 contours actual average mode (8192 KB), 18 January 2011, updated 02 February 201 Heathrow summer 2009 contours standard average mode (8192 KB), 18 January 2011, updated 03 February 2011 Gatwick summer 2009 contours actual average mode (4096 KB), 18 January 2011, upated 03 February 2011…
Mode/topic: Aviation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 October 2009
Type: Map
Information relating to DXF contours for specialist users.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 October 2009
Type: Map
These reports describe the development and implementation of 3 alternative methods for incorporating the cost of variable travel times in assignment models.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 October 2009
Type: Report
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Southern.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 October 2009
Type: Public notice
The Good Practice note contains useful guidance and good practice for local transport authorities to consider in developing and delivering their next Local Transport Plans.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 October 2009
Type: Instructional
This document sets out the main formal publication arrangements for research funded by the Department for Transport. These arrangements are consistent both with the Publication Scheme that the Department is required to have under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and with the general presumption that research results and other evidence collected and used in…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 September 2009
Type: Policy
Video detailing the work carried out by the Highways Agency Control Centre.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 September 2009
Type: Video
International aviation and maritime emissions including an analysis of current and future levels of emissions.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Shipping, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 September 2009
Type: Report
Following publication of the Rail Accident Investigation’s report into the Grayrigg accident on 23 October 2008, Secretary of State sought views (19 Novemb
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 September 2009
Type: Article
The European Energy End-Use Efficiency and Energy Services Directive aims to improve energy end-use efficiency in all sectors, including the transport sector.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 September 2009
Type: Instructional
The European Commission’s Energy Services Directive requires the UK Government to place an obligation on energy suppliers, including road transport fuel suppliers, to provide and promote fuel efficiency improvement measures and/or fuel efficiency audits to their customers.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 September 2009
Type: Instructional
The Notified National Technical Rules detailed below were notified to the European Commission on 30 June 2010 , and are the latest set to be notified.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 August 2009
Type: Instructional
The following old National Technical Rules were the NNTRs in force prior to 30 June 2010 and were notified to the European Commission on 5 May 2010.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 August 2009
Type: Dataset
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: Instructional
This list contains up to date titles of all the Road Safety Research and Statistical publications and of the four page summary 'Findings' of research projects (where available) from February 2008.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 August 2009
Type: Research report
Second edition of Modernising Trust Ports (MTP).
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 August 2009
Type: Article
The purpose of this strategy is to document the Department's approach to addressing the sustainable procurement agenda and meeting Government targets.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2009
Type: Instructional
The objective of these studies was to examine underlying techniques to improve decision making in DfT.
Mode/topic: Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 July 2009
Type: Research report
The checklist is a series of statements, against which managers are asked to check current practice and service provision.
Mode/topic: Public transport, Social inclusion
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 July 2009
Type: Article
Report commissioned from Manchester Metropolitan University and Cranfield University by the Department in Spring 2008.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 July 2009
Type: Report
Information about the roads included in a designated Olympic Route Network - a network of roads to be used during the 2012 Games to provide safe, reliable transport for atheletes, technical officials, media and marketing partners between venues and accomodation, critical to the Games' success.
Mode/topic: London 2012
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 June 2009
Type: Report
Maps indicating the Olympic Route Network.
Mode/topic: London 2012
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 June 2009
Type: Map
Transport Direct accessibility and usability research.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2009
Type: Article
TRL prepared mathematical formulae that relate the rate of emission of a pollutant and fuel consumption to average vehicle speed. The new emission factors
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2009
Type: Article
Guidelines on deterring piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Somalia
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 June 2009
Type: Instructional
This proforma requests the key information which is needed to determine appeals in respect of concessionary travel schemes.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 June 2009
Type: Instructional
This guidance explains how to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental Information Regulations or, if you want to request personal information that we may hold about you, the Data Protection Act. Requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or the Environment Information Regulations (EIR) Requests under the FOIA must…
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 June 2009
Type: Instructional
Procedures for processing applications to the Department for Transport (DfT) by foreign airlines wishing to operate extra-bilateral flights.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Aviation permits
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 June 2009
Type: Instructional
Guidance on the carriage of Class 7 (radioactive) dangerous goods.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Shipping, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 May 2009
Type: Instructional
A detailed guide to the submission of statistical returns from shipping lines, their agents, and ports. Includes code lists.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 May 2009
Type: Instructional
Frequently asked questions made to the Maritime Statistics Collection Help Desk.
Mode/topic: Shipping
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 May 2009
Type: FAQ
Port Community System, Internet Statistical Data Entry Software (iSDES) and ASCII flat file.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Freight, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 May 2009
Type: Instructional
The Department for Transport has set up an industry advisory group for the security of transport of dangerous goods by road and rail, to develop and monitor the implementation of these security measures and the guidance that goes with them.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 May 2009
Type: Promotional
These papers introduce the new environmental benefits values (MSB) which will replace the Sensitive Lorry Miles (SLM) from 2010.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Shipping, Freight, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 April 2009
Type: Instructional
Developer contribution guidelines - providing principles for discussions between developers and Government for co-funding supporting transport infrastructure to strategically important developments such as ports and airports.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 April 2009
Type: Instructional
The Department for Transport is taking forward a programme of research to develop an approach to evaluating the productivity impacts of key transport schemes.
Mode/topic: Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 April 2009
Type: Research report
The Department is developing an approach to evaluating the productivity impacts of key transport schemes. The aim of such evaluations will be to generate as comprehensive an understanding as possible of how transport schemes influence productivity at different geographical levels.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 April 2009
Type: Instructional
Department for Transport and Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPB) structure charts and organisational data
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 March 2009
Type: Organisational chart
Each Impact Assessment provides summary information on changes that have been made to the security instructions served on Docklands Light Railway and Glasgow Subway. Following agreement from Economists we have deleted sensitive information from each of the Assessments because it is deemed too sensitive to be in the public domain. Download Impact assessment of revised…
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail safety, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 March 2009
Type: Report
In November 2007, the Secretary of State for Transport commissioned advice from CAA on improving the through-airport passenger experience.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 March 2009
Type: Report
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 February 2009
Type: Minutes
Motorcyclists were segmented into seven groups based on their motivation for riding. Clear patterns were established in different segments’ understandings of risk- and their approaches to dealing with it. The study focused on patterns in self-reported decisions about motorcycles- helmets and safety gear- and approaches to avoiding fatigue. However- the segmentation has potential application across a wide range of safety issues. TRL Report PPR442.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 February 2009
Type: Research report
The Department endeavours to develop and maintain accessible and usable online content. This will ensure that: online content is as inclusive and usable as possible legal requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act (1995/2005) are met Policy intention This policy identifies clear accessibility principles that content on the Department's corporate website (www.dft.gov.uk) should follow. Policy timetable The…
Mode/topic: Social inclusion
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 February 2009
Type: Policy
Conditions Relating to the Funding of New or Enhanced services Promoted by Local Bodies.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 February 2009
Type: Instructional
The review of National Statistics on road accidents involving personal injury has now been completed. These statistics provide the essential evidence base for the Government’s Road Safety Strategy and for setting and monitoring targets to reduce road accident casualties by 2010 and beyond.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 February 2009
Type: Report
This forecast document aims to show the demand for air travel by UK and foreign residents to and from the UK airports and includes CO2 forcasts for 2009.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 January 2009
Type: Report
Information and documents relating to the objectives and remit for High Speed Two Ltd (HS2 Ltd).
Mode/topic: Rail, High Speed Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 January 2009
Type: Correspondence
Each Impact Assessment provides summary information on changes that have been made to the security instructions served on Docklands Light Railway and Glasgow Subway.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail safety, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 January 2009
Type: Report
Information on the Department's payment policy.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 December 2008
Type: Policy
Guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation on security to vessels which fall outside the scope of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code ISPS guidelines (PDF - 295 KB)
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 December 2008
Type: Instructional
IMO guidelines on security to vessels which fall outside the scope of the ISPS code.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 December 2008
Type: Instructional
The Department for Transport's aim is transport that works for everyone and we have a specific goal to promote greater equality of opportunity for all citizens, with the desired outcome of achieving a fairer society.
Mode/topic: Access for Disabled People
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 December 2008
Type: Report
Executive summary - Welsh - The report gives information under its requirements for the Disability Equality Duty on progress of work carried out by the Dep
Mode/topic: Access for Disabled People
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 December 2008
Type: Report
The TSIs now in place for the High Speed and for the Conventional rail systems, with their dates of coming into force in the UK.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 November 2008
Type: Instructional
This guide is to help private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers to think of things that they can do to stay safe.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 October 2008
Type: Instructional
This section summarises the nature of personal security problems affecting taxi and PHV drivers and the measures which would improve their actual and perceived security.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 October 2008
Type: Report
Who are Blue Badge holders? Where do they live? How do they use their Badge? What do holders think about the Government’s proposed changes to the scheme, and what is the financial value of the Badge to individuals?
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 October 2008
Type: Research report
This document provides a quarterly update of sick absence figures in the Department. Publication is in accordance with the commitment made by the Head of the Civil Service that all government departments would publish figures on their external websites.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 October 2008
Type: Dataset
Research with members of the public to find out their views on the current Blue Badge scheme and what they think about the proposed changes.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 October 2008
Type: Research report
Interoperability Helpnotes are a new, modular approach to providing guidance to the rail industry and its suppliers on interoperability and the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2006 (as amended). They superseded the first edition of DfT's interoperability guidance, which was withdrawn last October, and pave the way for the development of DfT's forthcoming strategic implementation plan for interoperability, and the policies that will be needed to support it.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 September 2008
Type: Instructional
Applications to the Secretary of State: a guide for applicants and travel concession authorities.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 August 2008
Type: Instructional
Guidance on producing a full business case for CIF2 funding including full details of the appraisal process.
Mode/topic: Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 August 2008
Type: Instructional
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for East Midland Trains.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 August 2008
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for London Midland Railway.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 August 2008
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Virgin West Coast.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 August 2008
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Arriva Cross Country.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 July 2008
Type: Public notice
Review of transport personnel security at the request of the Transport Secretary in 2007.
Mode/topic: Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 July 2008
Type: Report
SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving programme) aims to reduce the environmental impact of the freight industry in England through driver training. This will result in reduced carbon emissions. This was quantified in fuel savings and reduction in carbon emissions during telephone interviews with truck operators. SAFED users have achieved financial and carbon savings through the improved driving techniques following training.
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road safety, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 July 2008
Type: Report
Report concerns project identifying Key Inland Waterways of Great Britain with Freight Potential, with map outputs. Produced for the Department for Transport Freight and Logistics Division by Capita Symonds.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 July 2008
Type: Map
The Department with its Agencies holds personal data on the majority of the UK adult population. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency holds records on 42 million drivers and 36 million vehicle keepers. The Driving Standards Agency holds details of 3.7 million tests conducted each year. The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency holds 103,000 records on goods and…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 July 2008
Type: Instructional
Training aids from the Department for Transport
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 July 2008
Type: Instructional
The aim of the document is to improve understanding of the Department's policies in relation to enforcement activity. It also aims to clarify the process which would be followed should a contravention occur.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 July 2008
Type: Policy
Notes for guidance on complying with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Mode/topic: Legislation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 July 2008
Type: Instructional
Information on who the Department for Transport and its agencies share information with and the purpose of this sharing.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 July 2008
Type: Policy
Information relating to the Department's staffing.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 June 2008
Type: Dataset
Following the London bombings in July 2005, and in response to the continuing threat to the rail network, the London Underground and national railway (LUNR) passenger screening project aimed to test the ability of available equipment and dogs to detect explosives, or traces of explosives, in an operational environment.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 June 2008
Type: Article
In 2006 the Department for Transport (DfT) tested potential options for new transport security equipment for the rail and London Underground networks. In depth, qualitative research was conducted at each of the four trails to understand what the public's attitude to security screening was, and what factors influence their acceptability of it.
Mode/topic: Rail, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 June 2008
Type: Research report
The London bombings on 7th July 2005 resulted in a large number of fatalities, plus numerous injuries. A fortnight later a further attempt to bomb the transport system in London failed. Following these events the Department for Transport (DfT) has been trialling security equipment options for possible application on the rail and London Underground networks.
Mode/topic: Rail, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 June 2008
Type: Research report
The London bombings on 7th July 2005 resulted in a large number of fatalities, plus numerous injuries. A fortnight later a further attempt to bomb the transport system in London failed. Following these events the Department for Transport (DfT) has been exploring and testing options for the application of possible transport security measures for the rail and London Underground networks.
Mode/topic: Rail, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 June 2008
Type: Research report
In 2006 the Department for Transport (DfT) tested potential options for new transport security equipment for the rail and London Underground networks. In depth, qualitative research was conducted at each of the four trails to understand what the public's attitude to security screening was, and what factors influence their acceptability of it.
Mode/topic: Rail, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 June 2008
Type: Research report
In 2006 the Department for Transport (DfT) tested potential options for new transport security equipment for the rail and London Underground networks. In depth, qualitative research was conducted at each of the four trails to understand what the public's attitude to security screening was, and what factors influence their acceptability of it. Security screening trial at Heathrow Express.
Mode/topic: Rail, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 June 2008
Type: Research report
Research report on the in-service emissions testing of light duty passenger vehicles.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 June 2008
Type: Research report
This report summarises the outcomes and findings of this project.
Mode/topic: Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 June 2008
Type: Research report
Overview of the United Kingdom's National Maritime Security Programme
Mode/topic: Shipping, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 May 2008
Type: Report
Information about the South Central rail franchise.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 May 2008
Type: Invitation to tender
This is a major study of learner and new drivers in which 'cohorts' of candidates taking the practical driving test were invited to participate in a series of postal surveys. The study provides a picture of how people learn to drive and their attitudes and experiences as new drivers. It also explores the impact of introducing hazard perception testing.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 May 2008
Type: Research report
Research with pre- and learner drivers- parents and driving instructors on the origins and influences on attitudes and behaviours towards good driving and their expectation and/or experiences of the learning process.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 May 2008
Type: Research report
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
Mode/topic: Aviation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 April 2008
Type: FAQ
The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2006 only apply to the UK parts of the Trans European Network (TEN). This page explains- and provides maps of- the TEN.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 April 2008
Type: Report
How, and how quickly, is interoperability being rolled out in the UK (including links to UK implementation plans).
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 April 2008
Type: Report
The Thameslink Programme is a key element of the Department's strategy for rail and is a major initiative to provide additional capacity and remove passenger bottlenecks on the London commuter network. The programme will allow the operation of longer trains (up to 243m) on the Thameslink network at higher frequencies (up to 24 trains per…
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 April 2008
Type: Correspondence
Information on the Department's commercial and procurement strategy and how it will be implemented across the Department and its Agencies.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 April 2008
Type: Policy
On 21 February 2008 DfT held a seminar to discuss the appraisal of Wider Economic Benefits (WEBs). The seminar formed part of the NATA refresh stakeholder discussion programme.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 April 2008
Type: Report
The paper aims to set out how Wider Economic Benefits are additional to those benefits measured in conventional transport appraisal.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 April 2008
Type: Report
This note summarises the discussion and recommendations of the July 2007 DfT Wider Economic Benefits experts seminar, which considered the research priorities for Wider Economic Benefits appraisal.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 April 2008
Type: Report
The Secretary of State's policy regarding requests for consent to changes of control under the terms of the relevant franchise agreement.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 March 2008
Type: Policy
The evaluation of the National Child Pedestrian Training Pilot Project (Kerbcraft) investigated its impact on children’s pedestrian behaviour and on school
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 March 2008
Type: Research report
Fact sheet giving an overview of the conditions of use of a parking card for people with disabilities in the diferent Member States of the European Union
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 February 2008
Type: Instructional
A new bus registration system aims to improve the way information is provided to passengers.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 February 2008
Type: Instructional
Two studies looking at how the demand for new cars changes in response to the fixed and variable costs of motoring.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 January 2008
Type: Report
DfT response to the independent strategic review - Moving Beyond the Blue Badge Review:Turning Evidence into Action
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 January 2008
Type: Report
The main document sets out to review current railway research programmes- establish strategic priorities for future research- help ensure that public sector funding is appropriately directed- encourage the adoption and implementation of research results and assist in collaboration with Europe-wide research. It was developed by representatives of the rail industry- research organisations and DfT. It is supported by an Evidence Pack on current projects and recent Government publications.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 January 2008
Type: Research report
Report from Rob Smith who was appointed as an independent consultant to set out options for the future development of the Blue Badge scheme.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Parking, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 December 2007
Type: Report
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Arriva Trains Wales.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for c2c Rail Limited.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Chiltern Railways.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for First Capital Connect.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for First Great Western.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for London & South Eastern Railway Limited.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for Northern.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for NXEA.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for SSWT.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
Franchise agreements and ancillary documents for TransPennine Express (TPE).
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 December 2007
Type: Public notice
DfT’s advice on making special event traffic regulation orders withdrawn on 07 February 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 October 2007
Type: Article
The Department for Transport will play its full part in achieving a low carbon and eco-friendly economy.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 October 2007
Type: Policy
Information and recruitment details regarding the Department’s Communication Directorate.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 October 2007
Type: Promotional
The report outlines the feasibility study work to date, focussing on the options considered and what assessment has been performed of those options.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 October 2007
Type: Report
Information and regulations on the international transport of dangerous goods.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Aviation safety, Freight, Rail safety, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 August 2007
Type: Instructional
Final versions (as published in the Official Journal of the EC) of the four foundation Regulations for Single European Sky (into force 20 April 2004) and implementing rules made under them together with other related regulations/Directives.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 July 2007
Type: Instructional
The White Paper 'Delivering a Sustainable Railway'- published on 24 July 2007- fulfils the remit the Government set itself in 2005 to provide strategic direction for the rail industry.
Mode/topic: Rail, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 July 2007
Type: White paper
This guidance note sets out how TfL will be involved in the rail franchising process- including TfL’s: involvement in long-term planning of the rail network; statutory right to be consulted on rail franchises in their area; role in proposing amendments to the franchise specification in their area.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 July 2007
Type: Instructional
Information about Transport Direct's intelligent links.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 July 2007
Type: Instructional
Overview of Transport Direct journey search boxes.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 July 2007
Type: Instructional
An extra 40 carriages will run on the New Cross Country network following the award of the franchise to Arriva plc.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 July 2007
Type: Invitation to tender
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: Instructional
Assessing the effectiveness of Transport Direct.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
An overview of the features of Transport Direct, including new features made available.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
How the Transport Direct programme has been funded.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
Response to an FoI request for Transport Direct.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
The history and strategic objectives of Transport Direct.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
Transport Direct services available on mobile phones and digital TV.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
Partners who supply Transport Direct with the data require to build and run the portal successfully.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
Usage statistics for Transport Direct.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
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…
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
Overview of Transport Direct real time information.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
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…
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
Transport Direct future development research.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Transport Direct overview and background research.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Transport Direct specific mode research.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Transport Direct technical standards.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Transport Direct ticketing and costs.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Transport Direct traveline research.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Transport Direct user satisfaction and awareness.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Transport Direct advertising.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Transport Direct branding and logo downloads
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Transport Direct facts and figures.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Article
Overview of Transport Direct tools.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
Transport Direct white labelling, web services, I-frames and other services.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
Transport Direct toolbar.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
Transport Direct URL links.
Mode/topic: Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 June 2007
Type: Instructional
The Department for Transport has no power to regulate parking enforcement, including the immobilisation and removal of vehicles on land that is in private ownership. The Department's legislation covers parking on the street, in car parks that are owned by local authorities and in car parks owned by the private sector that are regulated by…
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 13 June 2007
Type: Instructional
The aim of this project was to assess the extent to which the promotion of Smarter Choices to Local Authorities.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 June 2007
Type: Report
Smart Moves magazine which promotes sustainable travel, bringing you the latest information about Travel Plan news and events.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 June 2007
Type: Newsletter
The report considers the theoretical knowledge of effective interventions- the specific aspects of behaviour that should be influenced and the most effective means of doing so (RSR 70).
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 May 2007
Type: Research report
Manual for Streets provides guidance for practitioners involved in the planning, design, provision and approval of new residential streets and modifications to existing ones.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 March 2007
Type: Instructional
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 March 2007
Type: Report
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.
Mode/topic: Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 7 March 2007
Type: Instructional
Proposed meetings and other information regarding the carriage of dangerous goods.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 February 2007
Type: Promotional
A toolkit containing background information on scenarios and practical tools to be used in workshops and meetings.
Mode/topic: Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 January 2007
Type: Instructional
The DfT aims to make the registration and reporting process as clear and easy as possible for all suppliers.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 2007
Type: FAQ
Step by step guide on how to draw up a PFSP.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 December 2006
Type: Instructional
How the security assessment process works and how plans are drawn up.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 December 2006
Type: Instructional
DIADEM (Dynamic Integrated Assignment and DEmand Modelling) is software designed to enable practitioners to easily set up variable demand models.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 December 2006
Type: Instructional
Department for Transport's TRANSEC LT (Land Transport) is responsible for counter-terrorist security on the national rail network, London Underground and Channel Tunnel, and for the security of dangerous goods in transit.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 November 2006
Type: Article
Procedures for processing applications to the department for transport by uk airlines wishing to lease foreign registered aircraft.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Aviation permits
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 November 2006
Type: Instructional
TRL were commissioned to identify the current frequency of wheel detachment in the UK.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 November 2006
Type: Report
Notified National Technical Rules (NNTRs) address the residual open points in TSIs, and also enable Contracting Entities to fulfil the Essential Requiremen
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 October 2006
Type: Instructional
As part of the Area 11 Project, Aberdeen City Council (ACC) identified several roads surrounding the largely industrial area of East and West Tullos, Alten
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 October 2006
Type: Article
Roads Policing Operation V79-National Driver and Vehicle Compliance Check.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 September 2006
Type: Report
The safety of human-machine interaction and navigation routing strategies of In-Vehicle Information Systems.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 September 2006
Type: Instructional
Guidance to authorities on the setting of local speed limits.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 August 2006
Type: Circular
Brief guidance on procedures for obtaining TWA Orders. Applies to applications for TWA Orders first made on or after 11 September 2006. Includes Welsh Lang
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 August 2006
Type: Instructional
Report of research into issues surrounding carriage of mobility scooters on public transport.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 August 2006
Type: Research report
Minutes of meetings.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 August 2006
Type: Minutes
Summary report of the findings of an evidence base review investigating the research base on public attitudes towards climate change and transport behaviour.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2006
Type: Report
Full report findings of a review conducted by a research team led by Dr Jillian Anable, UK Energy Research Centre.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 3 August 2006
Type: Report
The technical accord between the France and United Kingdom supporting the mutual recognition of Approval Certificates for packages used for transporting radioactive material.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 July 2006
Type: Public notice
The Traffic Signs Manual provides guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Parking, Road management, Traffic signs
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 June 2006
Type: Instructional
Guidance on the procedures for obtaining orders under
the Transport and Works Act 1992, relating to transport
systems, inland waterways and works interfering with rights of navigation.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Legislation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 12 June 2006
Type: Instructional
List of DfT Transec approved aviation security providers.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Aviation safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 May 2006
Type: Instructional
Traffic Commissioners’ Annual Reports from 1999.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 May 2006
Type: Article
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the South Western franchise replacement has been issued to bidders. This stakeholder briefing document provides a synopsis of the ITT.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 April 2006
Type: Invitation to tender
Guidance on appraisal of Network Rail Discretionary Fund (NRDF) schemes.
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 March 2006
Type: Instructional
Guidance notes on submitting an application to become a Listed Aviation Security Provider.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 16 March 2006
Type: Instructional
Instructions and application form for people who wish to use foreign registered aircraft for flying training in the United Kingdom.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Aviation permits
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 March 2006
Type: Instructional
Research reports investigating the use of powered wheelchairs and powered scooters on the highway.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Social inclusion, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 February 2006
Type: Research report
The award of the Greater Western franchise has been announced by DfT Rail Group. The document informs stakeholders of the award and the content of the new franchise.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 February 2006
Type: Invitation to tender
This report estimates the size of the problem and investigates the road users and situations with which it is most associated.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 2 February 2006
Type: Research report
Inspectors' reports on proposed port projects.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 February 2006
Type: Report
Summary of the guidance for local authorities on dealing with accessibility planning as part of their Local Transport Plans.
Mode/topic: Access for Disabled People, Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 January 2006
Type: Instructional
Summary of independent report by Arthur D Little Ltd.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 January 2006
Type: Report
This is a list of aviation related agencies that are regulated by the Department for Transport.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Airport, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 January 2006
Type: Instructional
The Department for Transport announced on the 30 November that Govia has been awarded the contract to run the Integrated Kent Franchise (IKF) from 01 April 2006.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail interoperability
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 January 2006
Type: Invitation to tender
Information and links to the Departmental and Unit-Level Evidence and Research Strategies.
Mode/topic: Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 January 2006
Type: Instructional
Written authorisations that allow for deviations from the requirements of ADR/RID.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 January 2006
Type: Public notice
A model plan to help company and ship security officers compile a SSP under the ISPS Code.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 January 2006
Type: Instructional
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 January 2006
Type: Research report
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.
Mode/topic: Roads, Science and research, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 26 January 2006
Type: Research report
List of additional provisions for dangerous goods carriage made by the Department for Transport.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 January 2006
Type: Public notice
List of exemptions that allow carriage of dangerous goods without certain requirements.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 January 2006
Type: Public notice
Publications Available Appraisal of Road Schemes Updated Advice on the Appraisal of Highway Projects In March 2000, the Government published Guidance on the Methodology for Multi-Modal Studies (GOMMMS). This has now been updated and is available on the DfT website's Transport Analysis Guidance web area, WebTAG (www.dft.gov.uk/webtag/). Both versions identified certain changes that would be…
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation, Road management, Science and research
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 January 2006
Type: Report
In addition to a central policy organisation the DfT is made up of six Executive Agencies. We are all one "public authority" for the purposes of the FOI Act. If you think the information you are seeking is likely to be held by a specific part of DfT you may write to them directly using…
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 January 2006
Type: Instructional
Local transport notes summarise many areas of best practice into a single document.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 January 2006
Type: Instructional
This guidance provides practical advice on buying and using cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 18 January 2006
Type: Research report
Details of the offences that would disqualify a person from certain positions in the transport security sector.
Mode/topic: Air Traffic, Airport, Aviation safety, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 January 2006
Type: Instructional
Details of the offences that would disqualify a person from certain positions in the transport security sector.
Mode/topic: Air Traffic, Airport, Aviation safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 January 2006
Type: Instructional
Details of the offences that would disqualify a person from certain positions in the transport security sector.
Mode/topic: Air Traffic, Airport, Aviation safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 9 January 2006
Type: Instructional
Details of the offences that would disqualify a person from certain positions in the transport security sector.
Mode/topic: Airport, Aviation permits, Aviation safety, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 January 2006
Type: Instructional
Ships intending to enter a UK port must provide answers to a number of security questions before arrival and being granted entry.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 January 2006
Type: Instructional
Table showing the diversity breakdown of DfT staff since 2003.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 December 2005
Type: Report
Answers to questions about taxis, minicabs, and private hire vehicles.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 21 December 2005
Type: FAQ
A guide to best practice on /access to pedestrian and transport infrastructure.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 15 December 2005
Type: Instructional
A guidance booklet on how to fill out forms to meet the Minimum Training Commitment which is part of the Tonnage Tax regime.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 December 2005
Type: Instructional
Overview of compulsory arrangements for seafarer training under the UK Tonnage Tax regime.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 December 2005
Type: Instructional
Transport and Works Act (TWA) good practice tips for applicants.
Mode/topic: Rail, Legislation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 November 2005
Type: Instructional
DfT/ODPM Circular 1/2003. This Circular provides advice to local planning authorities in England and Wales regarding the safeguarding of aerodromes, technical sites and military explosives storage areas.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 November 2005
Type: Circular
Progress report on the Government response to the final report of the Cleaner Vehicles Task Force.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 October 2005
Type: Report
Information and guidance about making FOI or EIR request to the department.
Mode/topic: Transparency
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 10 October 2005
Type: Instructional
Information regarding the documentary evidence foreign registered airlines/aircraft are required to provide when requesting an operating permit from the Department to operate to/from the UK.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Aviation permits
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 8 September 2005
Type: Instructional
The 'Roads' circulars provided roads and traffic advice to local authorities.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 August 2005
Type: Circular
Information and guidance about the Department for Transport grants available to facilitate the purchase of the environmental and social benefits that result from using rail transport instead of road.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 4 August 2005
Type: Instructional
Guidance for undertakers and highway authorities on examples of best practice in all aspects of street works. Introductory text.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 28 July 2005
Type: Instructional
Frequently asked questions relating to the the security of dangerous goods by rail.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 July 2005
Type: FAQ
Frequently asked questions relating to the the security of dangerous goods by road.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 July 2005
Type: FAQ
What is the Secure Stations Scheme? The Secure Stations Scheme is an opportunity for Britain's rail companies to improve security at their stations and display to their customers their desire to reduce crime. Recognising the public's fear of crime at stations, the Scheme provides an incentive to station operators to improve security and provide reassurance…
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport, Rail safety
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 14 July 2005
Type: FAQ
Wider impacts (formerly referred to as wider economic benefits) of transport derive from the indirect impacts transport can have on transport using markets which are not perfectly competitive.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 6 July 2005
Type: Report
Traffic advisory leaflets on buses, parking, signs and signals, traffic management, walking, cycling etc.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 5 July 2005
Type: Instructional
Smarter choices - Volume Two. Case study reports.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 June 2005
Type: Report
A promotional guide to explain what Smart Choice measures are, what they can achieve and how they can be used effectively to reduce the impacts of congestion.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 June 2005
Type: Report
This report studies the impact of soft measures, using evidence from the UK and abroad, case study interviews and the experiences of stakeholders.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 June 2005
Type: Report
Frequently asked questions relating to buses- coaches and accessibility.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for Disabled People, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 June 2005
Type: FAQ
Formerly called Fuel Duty Rebate.
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 June 2005
Type: Article
How the European Court ruling in November 2002 effects bilateral air service agreements between Member States and third countries.
Mode/topic: Aviation, International aviation
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 31 May 2005
Type: Instructional
Information for people interested in working for the Department.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 19 May 2005
Type: Promotional
List of temporary derogations from ADR and RID.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Freight
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 March 2005
Type: Public notice
A series of reports, organised by theme, by members of the port environmental information working group.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 March 2005
Type: Instructional
This Good Practice Guide has been produced by the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities to show how planning can help support the use of inland waterways for freight transport.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 February 2005
Type: Instructional
Minutes and other material from the High Level Forum.
Mode/topic: Rail, Crossrail, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 February 2005
Type: Minutes
The General Lighthouse Fund report and accounts consolidate the accounts for Trinity House Lighthouse Service, Northern Lighthouse Board and Commissioners
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 17 November 2004
Type: Annual Report
List of available drawings detailing the design of particular traffic signs together with PDF files of each drawing for download.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Traffic signs
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 October 2004
Type: Instructional
Major transport schemes.
Mode/topic: Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 25 October 2004
Type: Instructional
The necessary information to enable training to UK Aerodrome Managers, Aircraft Operators in the UK, Security Approved Air Cargo Agents and In-flight Supplies Companies on aviation security.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air Traffic, Airport, Security and resilience
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 24 October 2004
Type: Instructional
Bus Service Operators Grant is a grant paid by the DfT to reimburse bus operators for some of the excise duty paid on the fuel consumed in operating eligib
Mode/topic: Roads
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 29 September 2004
Type: Article
The COBA (COst Benefit Analysis) program compares the costs of providing road schemes with the benefits derived by road users.
Mode/topic: Roads, Appraisal and evaluation, Road management
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 27 August 2004
Type: Instructional
A list of approved training providers for Port Security Officer training (PFSO)
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 11 August 2004
Type: Public notice
Pwrpas y Cynllun hwn, a baratowyd dan Ddeddf yr Iaith Gymraeg 1993, yw galluogi'r iaith Gymraeg a'r iaith Saesneg i gael eu trin yn gyfartal wrth gynnal busnes cyhoeddus yng Nghymru
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 23 July 2004
Type: Policy
Paper outlining the Department's Policy to reduce Social Exclusion.
Mode/topic: Social inclusion
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 June 2004
Type: Article
Overview of the current evidence and research activities that are planned or already underway in the Regional and Local Transport Policy and Regional and Local Transport Delivery Directorates of the Department for Transport.
Mode/topic: Local authorities
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 30 April 2004
Type: Research report
The Publication Scheme specifies the categories of information that the Department and its agencies publish and explains how to obtain that information.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 22 November 2002
Type: Instructional
This page explains how members of the public may make a complaint if they are dissatisfied with the Department's service delivery or administrative practices.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 October 2002
Type: Instructional
Introduction This guidance has been prepared in order to promote understanding of the nature of crime and disorder on public transport and encourage CDRPs to engage with the transport sector in addressing these problems. Home Office circular 16/04 places a duty on CDRPs to invite public transport operators and providers to participate in the formulation…
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Public transport
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 1970
Type: Report
Table of biofuel acronyms and abbreviations.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 1970
Type: Instructional
Corporate and business plans for the Driver and Vehicle Operator (DVO) Group.
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 1970
Type: Annual Report
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…
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 1970
Type: Research report
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…
Mode/topic: Rail
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 1970
Type: Report
