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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? This report explores what could be done instead of building bigger roads. 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
May 2025 The Guardian: Transport Action Network analysis finds Darford Crossing toll will triple, to £8.10 for cars and £14 for lorries, if private finance is used. Also reported on by GB News, Sky News, and The Sun. Labour List: A piece with ASLEF about the Lower Thames Crossing, and...
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...
Campaigners seek legal review of government road-building policy
Campaigners are seeking to challenge government policy on road-building at the High Court today, Tuesday 3 December. In a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice this afternoon, lawyers for Transport Action Network (TAN) will argue that the Department for Transport could not rely on the Zero Emissions Mandate cutting...
Five tests for integrated transport
The announcement of the vision for an Integrated National Transport Strategy on 28 November 2024 marks the first time in decades that England has sought to join up different ways of getting about. This is a welcome move as the last government failed badly in this area1. However, just publishing...
Our Media Coverage in 2024
December 2024 The Metro: The Lower Thames Crossing ‘just needs to be put out of its misery,’ says Chris Todd, director at Transport Action Network. Highways Magazine: Transport Action Network take legal action over National Networks Policy Statement. Also reported on by PlanningResource. November 2024 TransportXtra: Transport Action Network will...
TAN statement on transport decisions in the Budget
Commenting on transport decisions in today's Budget, Rebecca Lush, Transport Action Network's roads and climate campaigner, said: "The Budget was a mixed bag, with some good decisions, but some odd ones too. We are delighted the Chancellor has scrapped several harmful road schemes such as the A5036 through Rimrose Valley...
Lower Thames Crossing decision
Delaying gives Louise Haigh the chance to think long term The Dartford Crossing is one of the most unreliable sections of our road network. Something needs to be done, but the solution is not the Lower Thames Crossing. By delaying the planning decision, we hope Louise Haigh will realise the...
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