Public & Urban

Publications: Can you hear us? - Why it is finally time for the EU to tackle the problem of traffic noise

In this brochure, T&E sets out the problem of traffic noise and what can be gained by seriously tackling it, and recommends the best course of action for the EU to adopt in drafting a new set of tighter noise standards.

February 28, 2008 | Cars | Lorries & Road Freight | Noise | Railways | Public & Urban

News: Lifetime costs

The Commission’s long-awaited draft legislation on the rules for public authorities to buy road vehicles came out in December, and as expected they will require all authorities in the EU to consider the lifetime cost of pollution emissions and fuel consumption. The principle of bodies such as public transport authorities paying more for vehicles that are environmentally better than cheaper options has been accepted for some time, but the new legislation proposes a harmonised EU methodology for calculating the lifecycle costs of fuel, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. One study predicts the proposed law could save up to 1.9 million tonnes of CO2 a year by 2017.

February 6, 2008 | Climate Change & Energy | Air Pollution | Cars | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin | Lorries & Road Freight

News: New rules on buying clean vehicles ‘by the end of the year’

The Commission has unveiled a consultation paper on urban mobility, despite its influence being severely limited by the subsidiarity principle.

October 16, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: SUV Bad Value

Sport utility vehicles are proving a bad investment, according to a British car valuation agency.

September 19, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: Active Transport

Schemes that encourage a shift from private car transport to walking and cycling are the most cost-efficient way to use transport funds, according to a report from the British initiative Sustrans.

July 26, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: Low emissions zone

London plans to operate the world’s largest “low emission zone”.

June 21, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: Tender transport

Agreement has been reached between MEPs and ministers on new rules for public transport contracts.

June 21, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: Climate benefits from measure to stop ‘fuel tourism’

Plans to eliminate “fuel tourism” – the practice by which hauliers drive considerable distances to buy cheaper fuel – have been announced by the Commission.

April 12, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: Opportunity to influence EU urban public transport policy

The Commission has launched a debate on a strategy for urban public transport intended to lead to a green paper later this year.

February 13, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: Glossy’ high-speed rail can threaten commuter services – UITP

A new report says there is a significant danger that rail will not be able to play its full role as an environmental means of transport if too much focus is put on long-distance services.

February 13, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

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