Sustainable transport news

CASwiki news articles have a focus on news of community action for sustainability. This article is an offshoot from Sustainable transport activism and is for news and comment in that global or international context.

• Cargo bikes play a big role in avoiding motorised transport of goods. Many European cities operate successful cargo bike subsidy schemes. Commercial use, private ownership, sharing— all forms of cargo bike use are on the rise. Prof. Dr. Sophia Becker and Arne Behrensen, Feb 3 ^[1]

2020

Ban SUV adverts to meet UK climate goals, report urges, Aug 3 ^[2] ...UK Climate news 2020

Large areas of London to be made car-free as lockdown eased, May 15 ^[3]

UK plans £250m boost for cycle lanes and fast-track e-scooter trials, May 9 ^[4]

"Like watching decades of activism happen in a month": how city mayors are using Covid-19 to clear cars from the streets, Apr 29 ^[5]

Milan announces ambitious scheme to reduce car use after lockdown, Apr 21 ^[6] ...Italy news

Coronavirus: Banning cars made easier to aid social distancing, Apr 20 ^[7] ...Sustainable transport UK

‘Cities have been invaded by cars. Now they are being liberated’, Apr 7 ^[8] ...Birmingham

Climate change: 'Gob-smacking' vision for future UK transport, Mar 27 ^[9] ...Sustainable transport UK

Electric car emissions myth 'busted', Mar 23 ^[10] ...Sustainable transport UK

What Happened After Market Street Went Car-Free, Mar 10 ^[11] ...San Francisco

Free transport in Luxembourg, but what's the cost? Feb 29 ^[12]

Brighton, Bristol, York ... city centres signal the end of the road for cars, Jan 26 ^[13] ...Sustainable transport UK

Germany cuts fares for long-distance rail travel in response to climate crisis, Jan 2 ^[14]

2019

Extinction Rebellion's car-free streets showcase the possibility of a beautiful, safe and green future, Oct 16 ^[15]

In Freiburg 79 percent of trips taken as a pedestrian, by bike, or by public transport. Aug 20 ^[16]<

Oslo Is (Almost) Car-Free -- And Likes It That Way, Mar 5 ^[17] ...Norway

2018

Luxembourg Makes All Public Transportation Free, Dec 10 ^[18]

Memory lanes: the ramblers trying to save 10,000 lost footpaths, Dec 4 ^[19] ...Sustainable transport UK

The electric scooter scheme taking over Paris, Nov 27 ^[20]

One Ecuadorian City Is Converting Its Entire Bus Fleet To Electric By March 2019, Nov 14 ^[21]

'I leave the car at home': how free buses are revolutionising one French city, Oct 15 ^[22]

Journée sans voiture: les 4 premiers arrondissements de Paris piétons un dimanche par mois, Sep 17 ^[23]

Germany launches world's first hydrogen-powered train, Sep 17 ^[24]

The young are falling out of love with their cars. It's an opportunity we musn't waste. Aug 8 ^[25] ...Sustainable transport UK

Paris Gets Serious About Free Transit, May 16 ^[26]

1000 Electric Buses To Spearhead Paris Goal Of 100% Zero Emissions Public Transportation, Apr 23 ^[27]

In Germany’s Car Capital, the Unthinkable: The Right to Ban Cars, Feb 27 ^[28]

Brussels to make public transport free on high air pollution days, Feb 26 ^[29] ...Belgium

German cities to trial free public transport to cut pollution, Feb 14 ^[30]

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• Sustainable transport news 2014 - 2017
• Sustainable transport activism

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