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Pay to park at work idea hits the skids

2010-08-25T15:35+00:00

Charging companies and potentially employees for parking at work is the latest scheme being introduced by councils to generate funds. Councils in Bristol, York, Devon, Hampshire, Leeds, Bournemouth, Somerset and Wiltshire are considering introducing levies in an effort to increase revenue and cut congestion.

Firms win awards for commitment to green travel

2010-07-29T08:36+00:00

Three companies at Exeter’s Pynes Hill have received green travel awards as part of the SW Commuter Challenge for their use of sustainable forms of travel to and from work.

London Buses wins Low Carbon Champions Award for green buses

2010-07-22T04:07+00:00

London Buses has won a prestigious award for cleaner and greener travel. The company has won the inaugural Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s Low Carbon Champion Award for Buses, recognising the commitment to reducing CO₂ emissions in the London bus fleet.

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2010-07-19T08:43+00:00

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Man wins year-long bus pass to go green

2010-07-19T05:33+00:00

A supermarket nightshift worker from Farnborough has won free travel for a year as part of a bus company drive to become greener.

Mayor paints London green with eco bus garage

2010-07-17T06:00+00:00

Boris Johnson’s green transport policies were boosted this week as the UK’s largest, greenest bus garage was officially opened in London. The garage, in West Ham, boasts a range of eco-friendly features, including a wind turbine and will house some 320 buses.

Stagecoach’s electric hybrid buses launch in Oxford

2010-07-17T05:53+00:00

Stagecoach has launched the first electric hybrid buses in Oxford. The 26 double-deckers emit 30% less carbon than standard vehicles and will operate on some of the busiest city centre routes.

Okehampton schools win awards for green travel

2010-07-17T05:01+00:00

As part of the Council’s Travel Wise initiative, schools throughout the County are encouraged to draw up School Travel Plans which improve their local environment and promote green travel by increasing walking, cycling and car sharing.

Council coalition’s green plans

2010-07-15T12:11+00:00

The new Conservative-Lib Dem coalition running Reading Borough Council has shown how keen it is to show off its green credentials. Labour councillor Jon Hartley called on the council to sign up to the Friends of the Earth Get Serious About CO₂ campaign which wants more money and support for local authorities and the introduction of low carbon budgets for councils.

Scottish Government opens funds for green bus

2010-07-15T12:06+00:00

Buses in Scotland will be helped to go green thanks to a new £3.4 million Scottish Green Bus Fund launched today. Bus Operators, local authorities and regional transport partnerships are being invited to apply for funding to help with the additional up front costs of buying a low carbon bus.