The condition and quality of transport infrastructure is critical to the economic and social wellbeing of Northern Ireland (NI). There can be huge costs where… Read More »Climate change risks to transport infrastructure
In March 2020, the lockdown imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a collapse in the use of all modes of transportation in Northern… Read More »Transport trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland
The UK Government has a vision where almost all cars and vans on UK roads will be electric by 2050. Encouragingly, the market for electric… Read More »Are electric cars a realistic alternative to petrol and diesel in Northern Ireland today?
The UK Government is encouraging drivers to buy zero emission battery electric vehicles to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport. It will phase out the sale… Read More »Ready for the journey? Public attitudes to electric and ultra-low emission vehicles
Transport links between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom (UK) have entered the spotlight in recent months. The realities of the UK… Read More »Union connectivity: What does it mean for Northern Ireland?
When the UK Government became the world’s first major economy to legislate for a ‘net zero’ target for carbon emissions by 2050, it acknowledged it… Read More »Decarbonising road transport – The challenge is set
Transport policy has traditionally focused on changing the way people travel i.e. moving them from cars to public transport to ease congestion and improve the… Read More »How will COVID-19 change our travel behaviour?
By Des McKibbin & Keara McKay As temperatures plummetted towards the end of November 2017, forecasters began to predict the coldest December in seven years.… Read More »Grit Expectations: How and when are our roads and footpaths salted during the winter season?
An ageing population and increasing budgetary pressures have forced the Scottish and Welsh Governments to ask whether it is sustainable to continue providing free travel… Read More »Is the continued provision of free travel for 60-64 year olds sustainable?
Death and serious injury from road traffic collisions (RTCs) are tragic events bringing untold pain and suffering on families. At the same time, through better understanding of what causes them and targeting appropriate action, they are preventable.
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