What is the future of British transport? With roads congested, rail travel expensive and unreliable and not all areas adequately serviced with local public transport, what does the future of British transport hold? Well, the British government published a white paper in 2004 on just this topic and this page gives an overview of the key points.
There are three main parts to the government strategy in terms of the future of British transport.
- More government money will be made available in order to improve transport.
- Transport management will be improved. This includes the management of the railways, the building of new roads only when absolutely necessary and with the minimum of environmental impact, traffic management measures such as car sharing lanes and tolls, and supporting local authorities in reducing congestion and improving transport services.
- Planning ahead. This includes the possibility of charging people by how much and when they use the roads.
Other points in the white paper include making the bus a more attractive option for local journeys and encouraging walking and cycling.
Full details of the government white paper, The Future of Transport: a network for 2030, can found at the Department for Transport website including an easy read guide for a general overview.
