The world's big cities are choking with pollution and endless traffic jams, writes Colin Todhunter - except one. Copenhagen, faced with these problems half a century ago, decided to act. Now it is showing the world that cycling is not just the basis of a sustainable transport strategy, but is key to making our cities clean, green, human and livable. May the global revolution unfold ...
From Copenhagen to Delhi, 'smart cities' call for smart solutions - like cycling Colin Todhunter | 11th January 2016 News Cities Transport Pollution India Denmark Mexico ch-cycling-2-cut.jpg The …
Giving up your car doesn't mean giving up luxury or freedom- you'll save time, money and discover a more regal existence without one.
Your chariot awaits Tom Hodgkinson | 19th June 2009 Comment How To Be Free Tom Hodgkinson Transport Cars Bicycles Trains Walking Green Living blogs&comments.jpg Giving up your car doesn't mean giving …
Electric bicycles are yet to go mainstream in the UK but could the launch of Haibike’s new electric mountain bike change all that? Gervase Poulden reports
Could the Haibike Xduro e-bike spark a cycling revolution? Gervase Poulden | 18th August 2011 Ethical Living Home E-bikes Electric Bikes Bicycles Eco Driving Transport Green Living holding.jpg …
The Commons Transport Committee has advised Government to budget £10 per head to create a safe cycling environment, writes Ian Walker. But that's grossly underestimating the challenge ahead - a major rethink of planning, health and transport policies is needed.
To keep cyclists safe will need deep, radical change Ian Walker | 19th July 2014 Comment Transport Cycling UK Health cycle-lane-van-cut.jpg The Commons Transport Committee has advised Government to …
Last Friday 2,000 people joined a massive 'die-in' to protest at recent death of six London cyclists - and their public demonisation by London Mayor Boris Johnson. Catherine Nelson was there, demanding a radical re-balancing of London's transport priorities.
Dying-in for cycling sanity Catherine Nelson | 2nd November 2013 Comment London Cycling Transport mass-cyclist-die-in-london-2.png Last Friday 2,000 people joined a massive 'die-in' to protest at …
Six London cyclists have been killed on London's roads in under two weeks. As London Mayor Boris prepares to be questioned by Assembly Members on the death toll this morning, Rachel Aldred says we already know the answers ...
… increase the numbers of people walking and bicycling appear to be an effective route to improving the safety of people walking and bicycling." However, road danger is not the …
Every summer a team of cyclists set off across Britain stopping along the way to perform an eco-themed play to schools, festivals and communities. Welcome to the Otesha Project...
… It’s the greener way to go, but it seems bicycling can tackle everything from health …
The National Planning Policy Framework will sideline smart growth in favour of out-of-town sprawl - rolling back decades of town centred development. Now campaigners have launched a toolkit to reduce travel demand within local transport plans
Campaign For Better Transport: how to reduce the need to travel Richard Bourn | 13th December 2011 Activism Politics And Economics Health Energy Transport Development Public Transport …
The prospect of overhauling our toxic transport system and making space for beautiful, fair and green streets resonates with millions of Londoners.
Demanding fairer transport in London Samuel Hayward | 16th July 2020 News Transport Public Transport Change Makers London Cities Amsterdam Cycling The prospect of overhauling our toxic transport …
It will take decades to completely leave fossil fuels, writes Richard Heinberg. But we can do it, starting with the easy stuff: going big time for wind and solar, raising energy efficiency, replacing oil-fuelled vehicles, and moving to organic farming. But deeper changes will follow as we transition to a more enduring sustainability - consuming better, and much less.
… and financial savings. Promoting walking, bicycling, and public transit will take much … and reorienting them to public transit, bicycling, and walking. We could electrify all …
Mark Anslow explains why the Government’s bottom line is trumping our most efficient form of transport
Coach travel: why we need to get onboard Mark Anslow | 11th March 2009 News Transport Efficient Coaches Buses Travel Fuel Society OntheBuses_MAIN.jpg Mark Anslow explains why the Government’s bottom …
After five cyclists die on London's roads in nine days, a thousand cyclists call on Mayor Boris Johnson - 'save our skins!'
Boris - save London's cyclists! Oliver Tickell | 15th November 2013 News London Cycling Transport After five cyclists die on London's roads in nine days, a thousand cyclists call on Mayor Boris …
The aviation industry has its climate change plans, car manufacturers are working on 'eco' alternatives, and rail is considered top of the class, but what has the transport mode that delivers 90 per cent of goods to the UK done to improve upon its environmental credentials?
Does shipping have a green future? Chris Carroll | 27th October 2009 News Science And Technology Marine Shipping Transport Trade Emissions Pollution Particulates solarshiplarge.jpg The aviation …
Suspended aerial cycle paths are the way for Boris to extend cycle superhighways over London's busiest and most dangerous roundabouts. The Ecologist understands he is looking at the idea ...
Aerial Boris Bike-abouts for London? Oliver Tickell | 7th November 2013 News Transport Cycling London Suspended aerial cycle paths are the way for Boris to extend cycle superhighways over London's …
Oxford Council's Executive Board meets today to decide whether to criminalise 'noncompliant' busking, pavement art, cycling and other activities in the City's vibrant public spaces, punishable with a £1,000 fine. Jonny Walker wrote them this Open Letter.
Oxford Council - drop your plan to criminalise music and street art! Jonny Walker | 11th June 2015 Comment Cities Commons Music Transport Law UK Politics street-music-cut.jpg Oxford Council's …
Before the election David Cameron promised to increase funding for cycling to £10 a head across the UK, up from its current £2 outside London, writes Matthew Ford. But with the national cycling and walking strategy coming into force this week, that promise is looking ever less likely to be delivered.
All go for cycling and walking - but where's the money? Matthew Ford CPRE | 27th July 2015 Comment Transport Politics Finance UK cycling-bham-cut.jpg Before the election David Cameron promised to …
Are the UK's new high speed rail plans part of a sustainable future for public transport in the UK or a big statement that only benefits a minority?
HS2: can the UK fast-track a better rail system? Bethany Hubbard | 27th January 2012 News High Speed Rail Transport HS2 Sustainability Environment Carbon Emissions hs2investigationphotoistockcrop.jpg …
Are SUVs a crime against civilisation, or paragons of efficiency? Are they ugly, arrogant and antisocial, or bright, beautiful and mobile? And do the polar passions they arouse pit the politics of envy against the Americanisation of British culture? Paul Kingsnorth and Michael Harvey discuss
Debate: Sports Utility Vehicles (4x4s) Michael Harvey Paul Kingsnorth | 21st May 2005 Comment 4x4s SUVs Transport Cars Petrol Road Oil Incineration Landfills Community Climate Change Interview_15.jpg …
Once you get over the fact that not even tinted windows, a subwoofer, and Snoop Dogg riding shotgun would make the Maranello IV electric car ‘cool’, you can begin to think about driving and car ownership in a whole new way.
It's electrifying... Mark Anslow | 17th May 2007 News Electric Car Cars Elettrica Maranello Future Vehicles James Tucker Transport Green Transport Cars Carbon Dioxide Global Warming Climate Change …
Cutting the car out of the school run has health, social and environmental benefits for pupils, parents and teachers. Here's our guide to making it happen...
School travel plans: how to successfully get your kids walking and cycling to school Laura Laker | 13th October 2010 Activism Health Society How To Make A Difference Schools Transport Cycling …
Nudge, nudge – new research shows adverts push us to make polluting transport choices.
Car adverts work - so ban them Andrew Simms | 22nd December 2021 | Comment Advertising Transport Climate Breakdown Editor’s Picks 2.57020920.jpg Nudge, nudge – new research shows adverts push us to …
Cars are evil, right? But what if they ran on hydrogen, did 300 miles per gallon, were leased rather than owned, and were produced under an open source business model...
The open-source hydrogen car set to change the industry Alex McDonald | 20th January 2010 News Car Energy Hydrogen Electric Car Transport Science And Technology riversimple4.jpg Cars are evil, right? …
For today's tourists and travellers the elephant in the room is the jumbo jet which whisks us to our destinations - but pollutes the air, promotes destructive development, and isolates us from the the real world. Rose Bridger reviews 'Beyond Flying'.
Beyond Flying: Rethinking air travel in a globally connected world Rose Bridger | 23rd April 2014 Reviews Transport Society Aviation beyond-flying-cover.jpg For today's tourists and travellers the …