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New south east transport strategy a masterclass in greenwashing
New south east transport strategy a masterclass in greenwashing Transport Action Network (TAN) [1] has branded Transport for the South East’s (TfSE) draft transport strategy [2] as a “masterclass in greenwashing” [3]. The consultation on the strategy ended on Friday. While welcoming some aspects of the strategy, TAN felt it...
Essex-Kent Superlinks
The Lower Thames Crossing would cost up to £16bn but the benefit would be just 5 years of congestion relief for road users at the Dartford Crossing. Can this really be the best option available? Well, guess what… Other options for crossing the Thames near Dartford had never been properly...
The Roberts Report
Jonathan Roberts Consulting explores the potential for better public transport options across the Thames eastwards from London to see what alternatives might be worthwhile to contrast against the largely car and lorry focused Lower Thames Crossing. Download Report
Major report proposes cheaper public transport alternatives to Lower Thames Crossing
Major report proposes cheaper ‘Essex-Kent Superlinks’ as public transport alternatives to unaffordable Lower Thames Crossing Transport Action Network (TAN) has today published a major report on ‘High capacity alternatives to a road-based Lower Thames Crossing’ recommending scrapping the £10 billion proposed new road in favour of public transport and rail...
Improving safety on the A66 – faster, cheaper
Keith Buchan, a highly experienced transport planner, examined the safety record of the A66 and the evidence submitted during the planning examination for the £1.5 billion A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project. He makes recommendations for safety improvements on the A66 which could be implemented now, at low cost, rather than waiting...
Welsh Roads Review: Two years on
Two years ago on Valentine’s Day, Lee Waters, the Deputy Minister for Climate Change at the time, published the Welsh Roads Review and the Welsh Government’s response. It received widespread international attention and praise for adopting a forwarded thinking approach. There were, of course, some critics, but despite their claims,...
Lower Thames Crossing greenwashing challenged
Lower Thames Crossing greenwashing challenged “Like putting green lipstick on a pig” Campaigners from Transport Action Network (TAN) [1] have ridiculed National Highways’ attempt to brand Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) as the “greenest road ever” [2], describing this as “putting green lipstick on a pig” and a rehash of previous...
Connecting South West England: in place of A303/A358 widening
How does the Government intend to address the connectivity needs of South West England, especially at a time of increasing uncertainty and climate risk? This report explores what could be done instead of building bigger roads that would address these and other issues. Download Report
Lower Thames Crossing in limbo still
Lower Thames Crossing in limbo still While Transport Action Network was disappointed to see the Chancellor supporting the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) today, it is far from a done deal. Private finance has not been secured and the planning application is yet to be approved. The Lower Thames Crossing is...
Lower Thames Crossing is bad for economic growth
Lower Thames Crossing is bad for economic growth Transport Action Network (TAN) is warning the government that the Lower Thames Crossing would make a poor investment and deliver little economic growth compared to its huge cost. TAN has uncovered official DfT figures showing the claimed economic benefits have fallen by...
Lower Thames Crossing will stifle economic growth
Lower Thames Crossing will stifle economic growth In response to suggestions that Rachel Reeves will announce support for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) in a speech next week, Transport Action Network (TAN) [1] is urging the Chancellor to be wary of backing such a flawed development [2]. The evidence shows...
Our Media Coverage in 2025
December 2025 Daily Echo: Government confirm funding for M27 bridge upgrade. Transport Action Network has campaigned on the drainage and outfall issues and met with local councillors to discuss action. Also reported in Meon Valley Times. Salisbury Journal: Residents contest proposal to demolish footbridge, supported by Transport Action Network. Construction...
Scrapped Stonehenge road could fund South West’s sustainable travel revolution
Scrapped Stonehenge road could fund South West's sustainable transport revolution Transport Action Network (TAN) today publishes a new report [1], commissioned to explore better transport connectivity for the South West, after the scrapping of two highly contentious road schemes by the Government. It has been produced by transport policy experts,...
Lower Thames Crossing will supercharge carbon emissions while plundering nation’s infrastructure budget
Lower Thames Crossing will supercharge carbon emissions while plundering nation’s infrastructure budget Responding to the UK Government’s latest consultation on the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) proposal, Transport Action Network (TAN) has deplored National Highways for completely washing its hands of its unaffordable scheme’s wider environmental impacts, in particular road user...
A year of two halves…
The start of 2024 was surrounded in a cloud of uncertainty, but also anticipation of a General Election. Would the Conservatives go early in May or hang on for as long as possible? In the end Rishi Sunak surprised everyone, including many in his own party, by holding the election...
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