Before the clampdown

Article Abstract:

Local authorities in the UK have until the end of July 1999 to submit provisional transport plans to the government. Government guidance for local authorities suggests that charges for road usage and for workplace parking spaces are some of the means available to address traffic congestion and pollution in urban areas. However, local authorities, particularly those with many rural inhabitants, are discovering that a charging policy does not attract local support. Legislation allowing enactment of transport plans may not receive approval whilst the current government is in power.

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More carrot, less stick

Article Abstract:

The local highway authorities have been asked by the UK government to provide five-year transport plans to cover the years 2000-2005 and to bid for funding for the period 2000-2001. The highway authority in Leeds, England, may introduce road pricing. They are asking for an extra funds to pay for a complete renovation of their transportation system. Bristol, England, has plans to introduce a park and ride scheme and a light rapid transport system. The Sheffield council are more concerned with supporting the economy of the city therefore do not plan to introduce road pricing.

Local government

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The long and winding road to rail distribution

Article Abstract:

The UK government aims to develop rail transport as a cheaper alternative to road transport, but this process is likely to be complicated. There will be a rise in demand for prime locations close to road networks, and this could make existing shortages of supply worse. The very low level of base rates means that there are more distribution operators seeking freehold premises. Some landlords are demanding institutional leases, and this is encouraging third-party distributors to take or construct buildings sufficiently large to accommodate two or three contracts.

Truck Transportation, Freight Transportation, TRUCKING AND WAREHOUSING, Trucking & Warehousing, Freight transportation industry, Buildings and facilities, Storage and moving industry, Distributors (Commerce)

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