While the government has set an ambitious target of a 65% reduction in the number of people killed and seriously injured by 2035, it allowed National Highways to get away with a paltry 7.5% reduction by 2031. Read our latest blog post for more on this transportactionnetwork.org.uk/ris3-stuck-o...

If the government is serious about integrating planning and transport, then it needs to stop approving large road schemes such as the A38 Derby Junctions. Our response to the government’s strategy for integrated transport 👇 transportactionnetwork.org.uk/better-conne...

Fatima Whitbred has spoken up against the Lower Thames Crossing and the closure of The Whitecroft care home: "This is absolutely shocking behaviour. It's selfish, greedy and all comes down to money – not people's dignity" thurrock.nub.news/news/local-n...

"The commitment of less than 2% of the RIS3 Statement of Funds Available to specific safety activities is difficult to reconcile with safety being the number one priority for the organisation." I couldn't have put it better myself. transportinsights.blog/2026/03/31/n...

The total funding in RIS3 for road safety is around £464m. As transport journalist @christoframes.bsky.social points out, this is less than 2% of the overall spend, supposedly on National Highway's “top priority”!

The government has significantly lowered the ambition for National Highways to reduce serious injuries. The new target is for a 7.5% reduction up to 2031, based on the 2022-24 baseline. This is a massive departure from the previous target of zero-harm by 2040.

The latest (2024) greenhouse gas statistics show domestic transport now represents 30% of UK emissions. Around 90% of these emissions are from road transport and represent a failure of current policies.

Imagine what starting to spend £600 million now on rail, bus, cycling, and walking infrastructure would do for Derby and the surrounding area - instead of what will no doubt be close to a billion by 2030, take 4 years, and increase traffic www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It's always important to look beyond the headlines and see what the actual facts are 👇🏽

We're delighted to see increased budgets for maintenance and renewal of the ageing road network! But it's concerning to see poor value road schemes included, like the A38 Derby Junctions and A66 Northern Trans Pennine transportactionnetwork.org.uk/strategy-bas...

It’s time to act for clean air. We’ve teamed up with 25+ organisations to call for bolder action on air pollution from London’s future councillors. Check out healthyairlondon.co.uk to find out more and email your current councillors - or sign our pledge if you’re a candidate in London!

It’s not the first time the Derby Telegraph has misrepresented information or made incorrect claims about the A38 Expansion. 🚩 We’re setting the record straight on the latest "announcement." ⬇️ 1/5

The government’s £27bn, five year roads plan (RIS3) has been published today! Read our statement: "Unfortunately RIS3 is based on outdated traffic forecasts no longer relevant in today’s volatile and unpredictable world."

The government’s five year roads plan (RIS3) is expected to be published tomorrow! Read our press release on what we hope to see transportactionnetwork.org.uk/new-roads-pl...

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Our rivers are polluted and sewage is not the only problem 😨 Road runoff is a huge issue and National Highways need to do more about it!

Our roads are crumbing, with the backlog in local road maintenance rising to £18.6 bn 😬 But our monthly emails often contain good news too, as well as information on ways to take action on important issues! Sign up now, the next one will be sent soon

Did you know, ‘smart’ motorways are still being built despite government claims... transportactionnetwork.org.uk/smart-motorw...

Despite all the talk from Keir Starmer and his government about putting more money into fixing potholes, our local roads are getting worse (at least in how much it will cost to fix them). The cost is now up to a staggering £18.6bn!

Our existing roads are a disgrace. When will the government do anything meaningful on this? We need to fix what we've already got, not just ignore the problem and throw money at new schemes.

Backlog in local road maintenance has risen to £18.6 bn 😬

Although this may clear the way for much needed densification, pedestrianisation and regeneration

More than half of cars sold in the UK are too big for a standard street parking space, according to a @transportenvironment.org study www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Mayor of London is considering charging large SUVs to drive in the capital, with TfL research suggesting they were "creating immediate and intensifying risks across London". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Our rivers are polluted. And sewage is not the only problem 😨 Road runoff is a huge issue and National Highways need to do more about it! actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...

Why is the government so resistant to restoring Queensbury Tunnel? transportactionnetwork.org.uk/the-fight-fo...

No full business case, no problem for the Lower Thames Crossing. Shocking that billions are being squandered on this 'smart' motorway. The government is playing fast and loose with taxpayers' money for a scheme that will deliver little economic benefit. transportactionnetwork.org.uk

Our rivers are polluted. And sewage is not the only problem 😨 Road runoff and National Highways' proposal to tackle just 182 (less than 15%) of “high risk” outfalls and soakaways before 2030 is a huge issue. actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...

ENDS TODAY: Please respond to this important consultation if you haven't already. actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

I've recently been looking to move house, and as I'm unable to drive, I've noticed many newer estates don't have a shop or a bus service. I'd be trapped and reliant on deliveries. That's no way to live.

🚨 LAST CHANCE: Today is the final day to demand a better transport plan for Greater Manchester! An 8% traffic reduction isn't enough to reach Net Zero by 2038 or make our streets safe for everyone. 🚲🚌 abetterplanforgm.co.uk

Consultation ends tomorrow! Please respond now before it's too late👇🏽

Most road runoff filtration systems are made by UK companies - so investing in tackling road runoff would be investing in UK jobs, wildlife, rivers + water security, as @stormwater-jo.bsky.social explains in our joint podcast with @planetpossible.bsky.social: 2/ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

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Thank you. Essential to call this out. Market towns here in Hampshire had significant development 2015-25 but public transport provision collapsed in that period. What’s the point of the NPPF provision to ‘align growth and infrastructure’ (para 2.11a) if no Local Plan delivers it?

LAST CHANCE: Respond to this consultation before it closes tomorrow! actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

In our latest blog post we focus on the campaign to save the Queensbury Tunnel. Grant Shapps’ intervention in 2020 should have been the end of it, but sadly that was not the case... Read about the history, the ups and downs, and what comes next transportactionnetwork.org.uk/the-fight-fo...

No full business case? No problem! At least, where the Lower Thames Crossing is concerned. Shocking that billions are being squandered on this 'smart' motorway. The government is playing fast and loose with taxpayers' money for a white elephant scheme that will deliver little economic benefit.

Only a few days left on this consultation - please respond and then ask friends and colleagues to do it too 👇🏾

The Labour government has not published any long-term transport strategies nearly two years after being elected. Radical ambition is now needed to turn around what has become the biggest source of UK emissions. transportactionnetwork.org.uk/will-transpo...

This consultation is incredibly important. Please respond to it by 10th March

By 30 June 2026: The Government is required to set the level of climate ambition for 2038 to 2042, a process known as the seventh carbon budget. The Climate Change Committee recommended an 87% cut of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from 1990 levels was needed. 🧵

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Want housing estates where you CAN walk to the local shops? Take action today and demand better transport in new development! actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

Want housing estates where you can't walk to the local shops? Take action today and demand better transport in new development! actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

A powerful short film about the impact of a lack of bus services on a community of Gamesley near Glossop (NW Derbyshire). Well worth a watch 👇 youtu.be/Ad2aOxa0YeY

“We've wasted over seven years on the zombie NWRR project when we should have been focusing time, effort, and money on sustainable transport." - Mike Streetly, Better Shrewsbury Transport www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...

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Stormwater Shepherds has pointed out that there is no shortage of treatment technologies and devices for managing highway runoff. What is missing is the will – and the funding – to implement them. National Highways currently has Designated Funds exactly for this sort of purpose