Local MP has welcomed the news
that the Department for Transport is launching the biggest review
into the transport system in a generation.
The ‘Future of mobility: urban strategy’ was launched today to
explore new transport modes that will create cleaner, cheaper and
more reliable transport links across the country. As part of the
Modern Industrial Strategy, the review will explore modernising
laws that will help invest and innovate transport.
The review will explore regulations around new types of vehicles
including autonomous vehicles and e-cargo bike trailers, and how
sharing data can reduce congestion, simplifying journeys and
payments.
The announcement confirmed that £90 million will be invested to
test these innovative ideas, with a competition for up to 4 new
‘future mobility zones.’
Future of Mobility Minister, , said:
We are at a potentially pivotal moment for the future of
transport, with revolutionary technologies creating huge
opportunities for cleaner, cheaper, safer and more reliable
journeys.
Through this strategy, the government aims to take advantage of
these innovations; connecting more people and bringing big
benefits we hope for both the economy and the environment.
Gosport MP commented:
“I look forward to seeing how this investment is going to improve
the transport for my residents. Gosport has no train station, and
as a peninsula has historic problems with traffic getting in and
out of the constituency. I am delighted to see this positive step
in the right direction, hopefully providing big local benefits,
as well as for our economy and environment.”
