The State of the Nation: Transport
In this State of the Nation report ICE sets out a 10 step plan which offers a solution to the transport* problems facing the UK.
ICE envisages major transport changes in the UK by 2020. These changes will offer people more transport choice and alter the way in which we travel, help boost our economy and improve our everyday lives. ICE wants to see:
- significant new capacity for rail services
- improvement of bus services
- new capacity for rail freight and short sea shipping
- shifting costs from taxation to individual user journeys
- integrated public transport and full information on travel options
- a 30-year national strategy delivered locally through integrated transport plans managed by integrated transport authorities
Our report was produced by an ICE panel of transport industry experts using research conducted by the University of Southampton.
The analysis identified five goals for the UK´s transport system:
- Support sustainable economic growth
- Promote environmental sustainability
- Maintain and enhance quality of life
- Enhance safety and resilience
- Improve deliverability
Two of the biggest challenges in meeting these five goals are reducing congestion and CO2 emissions. When we begin to address these challenges our roads will become quieter, our environment will become cleaner, and we will have a transport network which supports and encourages economic growth and helps improve our quality of life.
Much work has already been carried out across the engineering profession to develop solutions to address surface transport congestion and emissions. This report pulls that work together into a 10 step plan for improving the nation´s transport networks.
Download the full report now (pdf format - an online version will be available shortly) or use the links below to view individual sections of the report:
Research report by University of Southampton:
For a summary, view the State of the Nation press release.
There are also 11 regional briefing sheets which you can download by clicking on the links below:
*This report focuses on land and sea transport. ICE recognises that aviation has a significant impact on the environment and the economy and will return to this subject in the future.
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