Press Releases

New homes near stations right in principle but must avoid pitfalls

August 17, 2026

The Government’s newly-announced policy of concentrating new homes around train stations is right in principle, but Transport Action Network (TAN)1 warns there are serious pitfalls that must be avoided. The policy is contained in the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), unveiled today (17 August 2026) by Communities Secretary Angela...

Transport Action Network Cymru appoints new campaigns organiser

August 13, 2026

Transport Action Network (TAN) Cymru has announced the appointment of Gwynfor Edwards as its new Campaigns Organiser, strengthening the group's work to build community-led opposition to damaging road schemes and to campaign for better bus and rail services across Wales. Edwards joins TAN Cymru from Green New Deal Rising, where...

National Audit Office to investigate privatised Lower Thames Crossing

July 12, 2026

Transport Action Network (TAN) welcomes the news that the National Audit Office (NAO) has agreed to TAN’s request for an investigation into the privatised Lower Thames Crossing (LTC)1. TAN has been raising the alarm about the financial irregularities with the LTC for some time, and wrote to the NAO in...

Abby Coften joins Transport Action Network as new CEO

July 6, 2026

Transport Action Network (TAN) is delighted to announce the appointment of Abby Coften as Chief Executive following the founder of TAN, Chris Todd’s retirement from his Director role after seven years. Abby, an experienced Chief Executive, has over 10 years in strategic leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector including for...

National Highways seeking to avoid air quality commitments on Lower Thames Crossing

July 4, 2026

Transport Action Network (TAN) are appalled at the news1 that National Highways are seeking to remove measures to reduce and monitor the air pollution impact of the Lower Thames Crossing project on Epping Forest. When National Highways applied for planning permission (a Development Consent Order or DCO) for the Lower...

Government undermining Court of Appeal ruling on healthy travel funding, say campaigners

June 10, 2026

One year after its landmark Court of Appeal victory, Transport Action Network (TAN) is warning that new flexibilities for cash strapped councils risk hollowing out the “dedicated funding” for cycling and walking that judges ruled should be protected. This reversal comes as the Labour government is expected to publish its...

Lower Thames Crossing repeats HS2 mistakes and costs more per mile

May 19, 2026

Transport Action Network (TAN) has warned that the government is set to repeat the mistakes of HS2 with the Lower Thames Crossing ‘smart’ motorway (LTC). This comes as Sir Stephen Lovegrove’s report on HS2 is published today and highlights the dangers of starting work prematurely on such projects without a...

TAN Cymru Urges Next Government to Put People first and cut costs

April 9, 2026

TAN Cymru has issued a call to action for the next Welsh Government. The message is clear: whilst the current strategies have set a solid basis for change, the "stark reality" of underinvestment is stalling progress. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, the next administration must commit to a fundamental reallocation...

Better connections require better government choices

April 2, 2026

Transport Action Network (TAN)1 has welcomed today's publication of the government’s strategy for integrated transport2. It includes some welcome measures, such as: Revising codes of practice to ensure better maintained pavements3 Updating Manual for Streets for better designed streets for all4 Enabling simpler Zebra crossings to be installed5 Creating a...