Sustainable Transport
The Parliamentary Information Office of the Parliamentary Yearbook is currently gathering news
items for major features on the environment and transport in the next edition
In December 2010 Local Transport Minister, Norman Baker...
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Sustainable Transport
The Parliamentary Information Office of the Parliamentary Yearbook is currently gathering news
items for major features on the environment and transport in the next edition
In December 2010 Local Transport Minister, Norman Baker announced plans for a new Local
Sustainable Transport Fund.
The fund was structured to challenge local transport authorities outside
London to develop packages of measures that support economic growth and reduce carbon in their
communities as well as delivering cleaner environments, improved safety and increased levels of
physical activity.
It is aimed at local partnerships – local transport authorities working with their communities – to
identify the right solutions for their areas which are financially robust and sustainable in the long
term.
Measures could include encouraging walking and cycling, initiatives to improve integration between
travel modes and end-to-end journey experiences, better public transport and improved traffic
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