Transport Action Network
@TransportActio2
Supporting people to get healthier transport solutions and stop damaging new roads
Our analysis suggests tolls will have to TRIPLE at Dartford to pay for the Lower Thames 'smart' motorway Crossing Private finance is not the 'get out of jail free card' that Rachel Reeves was hoping for theguardian.com/world/2025/may…
How can anyone have confidence in promises about environmental mitigations in any national infrastructure projects in the future? transportactionnetwork.org.uk/national-highw…
Should National Highways be allowed to sign off on schemes less than £500m in value, without any involvement or scrutiny from Department for Transport officials or ministers? transportactionnetwork.org.uk/overspending-o…
The A21 Pembury to Tonbridge dualling scheme caused the destruction of nine hectares of ancient woodland, of which just over three hectares were designated as a local wildlife site. 3 guesses how the proposed mitigation has gone... transportactionnetwork.org.uk/national-highw…
Fantastic to see so many people getting behind this important campaign!
Well, that didn't take long - a little over two days! Thank you so much to all who contributed.
Promises are easy to make. The reality seems to be that National Highways regularly promises new trees in mitigation and then fails to deliver and look after them. transportactionnetwork.org.uk/national-highw…
"The tunnel is already in existence and represents an amazing opportunity to improve walking and cycling connections." - Mike, a supporter of the @QburyTunnel campaign. crowdjustice.com/case/save-quee…
A big thankyou to the people who donated money to our CrowdJustice appeal yesterday. We're already about half way to our £6,500 target. If you feel able to contribute, here's the link… crowdjustice.com/case/save-quee… This video tells the story of why the tunnel should be saved…
Failing to provide alternatives to cars (like good public transport and active travel) is making people more lonely and more isolated smf.co.uk/commentary_pod… - @SMFthinktank
By investing in roads and car parking rather than walking & cycling, local authorities are forcing the poorest into barely affordable car ownership:
‘If the government is serious about tackling poverty, it must fix local transport. That means cheaper, more reliable services — designed with and for the people who rely on them most.’ - Becca Massey-Chase, @IPPR airqualitynews.com/cars-freight-t…
Queensbury Tunnel offers the opportunity to create an inclusive greenway, suitable for all ages and abilities, connecting communities between Bradford and Halifax in West Yorkshire. Please support this important campaign by @QburyTunnel crowdjustice.com/case/save-quee…
BBC News - Campaigners seek judicial review to save Queensbury Tunnel - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
‘If the government is serious about tackling poverty, it must fix local transport. That means cheaper, more reliable services — designed with and for the people who rely on them most.’ - Becca Massey-Chase, @IPPR airqualitynews.com/cars-freight-t…
Brilliant response so far. £4,500 to go - please help @QburyTunnel challenge the damaging decision to infill the tunnel crowdjustice.com/case/save-quee…
Many thanks to those of you who have already contributed to our fundraising appeal. We have passed our initial £1,300 target which will allow our solicitors to make a start. We agree with Paul A's sentiments. That's why NH has to be challenged. crowdjustice.com/case/save-quee…
Please help @QburyTunnel raise £6,500 for the ‘pre-action stage’ of a Judicial Review of the Government's decision crowdjustice.com/case/save-quee…
It would cost around £16m and generate £3 in social, economic and tourism benefits for every £1 spent on it. But somehow it is too expensive?! Meanwhile £billions will be spent on low value road schemes. theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/j…
It’s really poor that, given the scale of the #SimisterIsland redevelopment, this important #ActiveTravel link has been ignored @TransportActio2 @walkridegm burytimes.co.uk/news/25331934.…
The application and transport assessment talk a lot about improving congestion, but when you look at the model output it shows delays are greater (slightly) if the scheme is implemented compared to if not.