Daily travel digest

Published: 21 May 2024
By Chris Haycock

General

THE ART OF SEEING 2023 is set to be the world’s hottest year on record. The world is headed for a temperature rise of 2.6°C. COP28 UN climate talks this month will be a crucial test of political will. How can we prevent political expediency from hampering global efforts? Greener Vision calls for five key ‘Pillars of Unity’. After exceptionally… (Transport Wales)

The need for 20mph This month, Deputy Executive Director Margaret Winchcomb spoke to the ETSC Main Council Meeting in Madrid about 20mph limits in... The post The need for 20mph appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Pathways to Net ZeroSeries II In 2024 Greener Vision is spearheading a series of Pathways to Net Zero events that will explore how to develop a response to the climate crisis commensurate to the scale of challenge.  The series will build on insights from the Greener Vision: The Art of Seeing, and will develop further ‘The Pillars of Unity’ outlined… (Transport Wales)

Rail Safety Working Party appoints new vice-chair Rail Safety Working Party appoints new vice-chair PACTS is pleased to announce that David Packer has accepted the role of... The post Rail Safety Working Party appoints new vice-chair appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Greener Transport Council The Greener Transport Council has written to MPs today in advance of the Parliamentary debate on the National Networks National Policy Statement on 26th March. In our assessment, the NNNPS as written, waters down the treatment of the carbon impacts of national road and rail programmes. We pose three key questions to answer. Whether an… (Transport Wales)