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  • Minister sees electric bus fleet in action

    Nottingham visit highlights green buses and work on trams.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £5 million to cut vehicle pollution

    Clean Vehicle Fund will improve air quality on local roads.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Two congestion cutting schemes begin in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough

    Two Highways Agency schemes aimed at cutting congestion and improving journeys for drivers in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough will begin this month.

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  • Access for all: funding announcement

    Access for All programme to continue and 42 extra stations receive funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further boost for sustainable transport schemes

    Local authorities receive a further £2 million under Local Sustainable Transport Fund.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Kramer makes Worcestershire flood recovery visit

    Baroness Kramer thanks local representatives for their work during the recent Worcestershire floods.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further consultation on new guidance and directions for the bus industry

    Senior Traffic Commissioner opens 6 week consultation for revised statutory document on local bus services.

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  • RNIB bus charter launch

    Welcomes RNIB's new bus charter which identifies ways to improve bus travel for blind and partially sighted passengers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of Passenger Focus bus passenger survey results 2013 to 2014

    Summarises the results of the Passenger Focus bus survey and explains what government is doing to invest in and help improve bus services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £5 million for Wolverhampton tram works

    Roads repairs and upgrades to keep tram services on track.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mersey Gateway Bridge

    Contingent liability of Mersey Gateway Bridge to be funded by government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A fair deal for young people

    Baroness Kramer welcomes plans for a fair deal bus ticket for young people announced by Merseyside Integrated Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport Secretary meets with bus industry to help tackle weather disruption

    Coach and bus operators stand ready to provide support.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further flood support from government

    £61 million for rail resilience and roads recovery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wheels 2 Work annual conference

    Robert Goodwill welcomes the Wheels 2 Work handbook and encourages councils to consider Wheels 2 Work schemes when bidding for funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £78 million for local sustainable transport schemes

    Local authorities invited to bid for part of over £78 million transport fund.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Smarter technology making transport cleaner, greener and more accessible

    Speech regarding modern technology and solving transport problems, includes Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Smart Cities and Open Data.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Christmas and New Year opening times

    The Office of the Traffic Commissioner and Central Licensing Office will be closed to the public at certain times over the holiday period.

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  • Government invests in the future of the Sheffield Supertram

    £5 million for Sheffield Supertram light rail system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sustainable travel, sustainable economic growth

    Discusses the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Local Growth Fund, Local Enterprise Partnerships and future plans for sustainable travel

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government