Transport

Our UK Highways leader, Alistair Hunter, shares his thoughts on where change is happening in the sector and what more is needed to truly decarbonise road transport.

As the race to meet national and local net zero targets focuses minds in boardrooms and government agencies alike, airport leaders will need a willingness to embrace the unfamiliar. The adaptive capacity to deal with the kind of future challenges and opportunities presented by climate change will only be achieved by thoughtful planning and flexibility.

The UK Transport Select Committee Report on Road Pricing contains some stark numbers. An end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, and no duty levied on electric vehicles and other renewably powered transport will leave a major hole in the government finances. We discuss the challenges of new and expanded use of mobility pricing.