Policy papers and consultations

Seeks views on the transport adaptation strategy, which includes actions and policies to enhance climate adaptation planning and action across the sector.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 3 April 2024

Government response to the Transport Select Committee conclusions and recommendations on the draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 25 March 2024

A call for evidence to review how road and rail Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects are defined in the Planning Act 2008.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 March 2024

• Review of transport infrastructure legislation: definitions for highway and railway Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the Planning Act 2008

  Executive summary On 4 October 2023, the Prime Minister announced plans to…

Assessment of potential habitat impacts of the policy set out in the revised National Networks National Policy Statement.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 March 2024

Assesses the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the National Networks National Policy Statement.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 March 2024

The National Networks National Policy Statement provides planning guidance for nationally significant road, rail and strategic rail freight interchange projects.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 March 2024

Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request by London Underground Limited in respect of the Bakerloo line.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 29 February 2024

Seeks views on primary legislative changes required to effect rail reform as set out in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 26 February 2024

The draft Rail Reform Bill contains the primary legislative measures, which form a key part of delivering rail reform in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 20 February 2024

The government’s plan to transform the railways in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 14 December 2023

Makes recommendations to improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 December 2023

Seeks views on the use of regulatory sandboxes to support innovation in surface transport.

• From: Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
• Updated: 4 December 2023

Invites views on and evidence from all those with an interest in rural mobility and transport innovation.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 2 October 2023

How innovative and emerging transport technologies could benefit rural communities.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 2 October 2023

Seeks views on the content that could be included in a mobility as a service (MaaS) code of practice.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 30 August 2023

Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request in respect of DLR.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 August 2023

Proposals to amend the TWA rules to enable electronic applications instead of solely paper documents.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 July 2023

Seeks views on the interaction between freight and logistics and the planning system in England.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 4 July 2023

Sets out how DfT will work with the transport sector to improve the discoverability, accessibility and quality of transport data to support innovation.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 28 March 2023

Sets out the government's ambition for walking and cycling until 2025.

• From: Active Travel England and 1 others
• Updated: 10 March 2023