Motorway madness!

Article Abstract:

Rees Jeffreys, professor of transport engineering at Imperial College, London, England, Tony Ridley believes that a combination of new infrastructure, advanced electronic and communications technologies and payment measures to restrict the use of cars, is needed to cope with the problems created by the UK's rising car ownership. Other transport experts argue that car owners must be made to contribute more towards the costs associated with car use, and that transport needs should be considered alongside land use planning. Improved public transport is seen as the key to reducing traffic congestion.

Transportation, Transportation planning

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Prescott directs drivers to the fee-way

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom has published a white paper on transportation policy. This is the first such white paper for two decades, and the aim is to develop a policy as opposed to relying on market forces. Experts in transportation planning emphasise that freight transportation should be managed as well as passenger transportation. Cars are a necessity for many people, but charges can be introduced for driving into crowded urban areas, in order to control the usage of cars.

Taxation, Automotive transportation, Transportation policy, Traffic engineering, Transportation, Automotive

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Scorpion trial virologist stung by ousting

Article Abstract:

David Bishop, former director of the UK Institute of Virology and Environmental Microbiology (IVEM), may take legal action over the loss of his job. The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) employed Bishop and argues that he was unwilling to refocus IVEM to bring it in line with the NERC's mission. Bishop disputes this. The speed with which he was dismissed has led to concern among many scientists. He was given three days' notice.

Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Virology, United Kingdom. Natural Environment Research Council

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