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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
Biofuels carbon calculator.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 20 March 2011
Type: Instructional
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This plan shows how DSA aims to further embed a sustainable development approach in the core of its business. It includes specific commitments through which DSA will be delivering practical progress during the 2010-11 financial year.
Mode/topic: Road safety, Sustainable travel, Transparency
Publisher: Driving Standards Agency Published date: 3 September 2010
Type: Policy
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Table of biofuel acronyms and abbreviations.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Publisher: Department for Transport Published date: 1 January 1970
Type: Instructional
