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Session 1998-99 Publications on the internet Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee Publications

Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs - Ninth Report Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 31 March 1999.

CONTENTS Terms of Reference LIST OF WITNESSES LIST OF MEMORANDA INCLUDED IN THE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE LIST OF APPENDICES TO THE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE LIST OF MEMORANDA NOT INCLUDED IN THE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE UNPUBLISHED MEMORANDA REPORT Introduction The problem The White Paper's proposals Deficiencies in the White Paper Land use and planning Roads and road traffic Improved alternatives to the car: buses, cycling and walking, and rail Accessible transport for disabled passengers Freight Rural issues Safety and security Enforcement More integrated passenger transport Local Transport Plans and local authorities Funding Discouraging the use of cars and lorries Hypothecation Regional planning Integration of transport policies with the policies of other Government Departments The need for legislation Land use and planning and reducing the need to travel Land use and planning Location Parking Implementation Home delivery Conclusions and recommendations Roads and road traffic National targets for road traffic Investment in new capacity Better maintenance Better use of existing roads: de-trunking Better use of existing roads: reallocation of road space Conclusions and recommendations Improved alternatives to the car Buses The White Paper's proposals Views on the White Paper's proposals Anti-competitive behaviour in the bus industry Concessionary fares From Workhorse to Thoroughbred Conclusions and recommendations Coaches Light rail Cycling and walking The White Paper's proposals Implementation Conclusions and recommendations Railways Performance and network capacity problems Railtrack's March 1999 Network Management Statement Passenger rail franchises and the Rolling Stock Leasing Companies Conclusions and recommendations Accessible transport for disabled people Freight Sustainable distribution Rail freight Conclusions and recommendations Rural issues Safety and security Road safety Personal security Conclusions and recommendations Enforcement Stationary offences Moving offences Lorries Conclusions and recommendations More integrated passenger transport and Local Transport Plans More integrated passenger transport Local Transport Plans Green commuter plans Conclusions and recommendations Funding Discouraging the use of cars and lorries Charges as a means of restraining traffic Charging: new sources of funds Motorways Regional transport planning Integration of transport policies with those of other Government Departments The need for legislation Conclusions and recommendations LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS ANNEX PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE REPORT APPENDICES AND MINUTES OF EVIDENCE (PUBLISHED AS VOLUME II)

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