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Department of Transport
The aviation site at DTLR. Sections on environmental and noise issues, the future of air transport, the Heathrow Terminal 5 enquiry, air safety and other issues.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_...
Alliance Against Urban 4x4s
Action group protesting against urban SUVs in the United Kingdom. News, articles on the environmental impact of these vehicles, and how to take action.
http://www.stopurban4x4s.org.uk/
Critical Mass
The home of the cycling campaign group; taking to the streets every Friday to promote cycling as a safe and clean alternative to the car.
http://www.urban75.com/Action/critical.htm...
Simon Wolff Charitable Foundation
Commisions research on the health and environmental effects of road building. It campaigns on the issues uncovered by that resaarch. It awards prizes for science education and original thinking.
http://www.simonwolff.org.uk
Independent Transport Commission: Homepage
The ITC is a voluntary organisation, comprised of professionals and academics that conducts research on economic, social and environmental aspects of travel, transport and transport policy in the United Kingdom.
http://www.trg.soton.ac.uk/itc/
Guardian Unlimited Special Reports: Transport in Britain
Ongoing coverage about transportation news and issues including analysis, comment and government policies and plans. Includes full coverage on the Potters Bar, Selby, Hatfield and Paddington train crashes.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/transport/0,2759...
Pedestrians Association
National charity, promoting and protecting the rights of people on foot.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/
Talk Transport
A forum to discuss the highs and lows of the UK transport system. From airplanes to bicyles and congestion charges.
http://www.talktransport.co.uk
Aberdeen Transport Forum
Public forum on transport matters in Aberdeen.
http://www.scotiaweb.co.uk/transport/
Committee on Transport, Local Government and the Regions: Report on Government 10yr Transport Plan
The Committee's Report, published 21st May 2002, on the Government's 10-year Transport plan.
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/c...
SoCoMMs Home Page
The South Coast Corridor Multi-Modal Study website. This site details the findings of a study looking into all types of transport within the region, documenting the study's conclusions and transport strategy for the future.
http://www.socomms.org.uk/
Transport 2000
Independent national body concerned with sustainable transport. Looks for answers to the problems and aims to reduce the environmental and social impact of transport by encouraging less use of cars.
http://www.transport2000.org.uk
Transportation Planning Partnership
Manchester based consultancy providing network and development planning, scheme appraisal, and regeneration studies.
http://home.btconnect.com/tpp-consult
Trolleycoaches for London
Promoting the reintroduction of trolleybuses to the capital, this site explains the potential benefits of this particular type of transport.
http://www.tbus.org.uk/
WrongTrack Transportation Community
Offers a community for people to voice their issues and concerns about UK transport issues.
http://www.wrongtrack.org/
Transport Forums
Discussion forums covering all aspects of transport and travel within the United Kingdom
http://www.transportforum.net
Transport Ten Year Plan 2000
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, long-term transport plan originally published 20th July 2000. Full text, webcasts of Commons statements, background information and progress reports.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_...
Environmental Transport Association
A campaign and lobby group that also provides breakdown services for car users. Information on services, issues and activities such as National Car Free Day, which ETA founded.
http://www.eta.co.uk
Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety
PACTS is a registered charity and an associate Parliamentary Group. Its objective is "to promote transport safety legislation to protect human life". Its aim is to advise and inform members of the House of Commons and of the House of Lords on air, rail and road safety issues. This site contains the latest transport safety news and updates on key policy issues.
http://www.pacts.org.uk
The House of Commons Committee on Transport, Local Government and the Regions
Reports of the Committee. Full text of the committee's views and of evidence it has taken on transport issues in its capacity as Parliamentary overseer of the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions. Details of hard copies available for purchase.
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/c...
British Retail Consortium
BRC's views on transport issues. Position papers on matters such as London congestion charging, the European White Paper on transport and the draft Air Quality Strategy for London. Contact details and links.
http://www.brc.org.uk/policymaster.asp?id=...
Commission for Integrated Transport
Established to provide independent advice to the Government on the implementation of integrated transport policy and to monitor developments in transport and the environment. Provides information on the role and membership of the Commission, plus copies of its reports and publications.
http://www.cfit.gov.uk/
The Lochaber Transport Forum
Information on transport services and issues in this area of Scotland, including a forum.
http://www.lochabertransport.org.uk/
Road Alert
Pressure group website that aims to campaign against road building across the UK.
http://www.roadalert.org.uk/
Transport Issues - University of Nottingham
Produced by the School of Civil Engineering at Nottingham University with students in mind, this website looks at a range of key UK transport issues.
http://www.eis.nottingham.ac.uk/transporti...
Motorists Unite
Campaign site representing motorists who believe the UK Government should behave more fairly towards road users on issues such as taxation and congestion charging.
http://www.motoristsunite.co.uk
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