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British Waterways popular
http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/
Conserves and manages over 2,000 miles of navigable canals and rivers.
Transport Direct popular
http://www.transportdirect.info/
Government site providing access to information about transport facilities and services in the UK, including journey planners and live travel news.
Commission for Integrated Transport
CfIT. Established to provide independent advice to the Government on the implementation of integrated transport policy and to monitor developments in transport and the environment. Provides information on the role and membership of the Commission, plus copies of its reports and publications.
Department for Transport
DfT. Responsible for transport issues (except when devolved), in particular railway franchising and a range of executive agencies. Policy papers, speeches etc.
Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee
Responsible for advising the UK Government on access for disabled people to transport and the built environment. Provides information on access to various modes of transport and details of the Committee's work.
National TravelWise Association
Partnership of local authorities and other organisations working together to promote sustainable transport. Site provides news on the latest travel awareness campaigns in the UK and Europe, advice for schools and businesses, free downloadable materials and access to a network of professional organisations working in the field.
pteg
Represents the metropolitan Passenger Transport Executives (PTEs) in Great Britain. Policy documents, consultation responses, research papers.
The Institution of Highways and Transportation
IHT aims to provide a forum for the exchange of technical information and views on highways and transport policy; to make roads safer for the travelling public; and to encourage training and development to meet today's requirements.
Transport Analysis Guidance
Guidance on the conduct of transport analysis studies: multi-modal methods (GOMMMS), safety and environment, use of models, etc. Run by DfT.
UK Transport Statistics Information
http://www.transtat.dft.gov.uk/
Official reports, publications and data on transport usage within the UK.
withinreach
http://www.within-reach.org.uk/
Technical advisory and training programme to help Local Transport Authorities create Accessibility Strategies to for the socially excluded.
