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Road Safety and Traffic Reduction webinar
FIT held the fourth in its new series of webinars on 16th May, discussing road safety and traffic reduction.
Road Pricing and Traffic Reduction webinar
The third in FIT's series of webinars was held on 7th February. Click here to view the recording.
Reducing Car Dependency Outside Cities webinar
The second in our new series of webinars was held on 18th October. Watch the recording here.
This is Gothenburg
Gothenburg (Sweden) and what it tells us about the close links between world-leading economic success and transport decarbonisation.
FIT appoints its very first Patron of the Board
FIT appoints Michael Norton as its first Patron of the Board.
The case for a new approach to transport appraisal
Clear, consistent, robust and independent information on claims made for road schemes is now needed more than ever.
Alastair Hanton Memorial Fund
FIT is delighted to announce the creation of the ‘Alastair Hanton Memorial Fund’ for road safety and aviation awareness projects.
First in a new series of FIT webinars
FIT hosted its first ever webinar last Wednesday, 27 April, on the topic of Transport Appraisal & Carbon.
Timetabling integrated public transport
FIT Fellow Jonathan Tyler looks at the opportunities presented by the restructuring of the railway industry.
Call for proposals: traffic reduction and road-user charging
In 2022, the Foundation for Integrated Transport (FIT) is focusing its grant funding on projects which tackle traffic reduction, with a particular emphasis on road-user charging.
Behaviour Change
In his latest blog, John Whitelegg talks about the importance of behavioural change in relation to achieving net zero carbon by 2030.
Could different governance unblock long-standing National Park access and transport problems?
Alistair Kirkbride discusses why, despite the many reports and commentaries setting out the problems related to national park access & transport, nothing of significance seems to change.
National parks: Four big transport issues and how to fix them
FIT Fellow Alistair Kirkbride explores the four main transport issues collectively facing our national parks.
Car-free towns and cities
John Whitelegg discusses the urgent need for a transformational, paradigm shift, and a completely new and totally integrated approach to transport choices, and of the co-benefits which arise from reducing our dependence on motorised mobility.
Bus service improvement plans must prioritise carbon reduction and modal transfer from car to bus
John Whitelegg sets out how we can maximise the contribution of bus service improvements to decarbonisation objectives.
Alastair Hanton (1926 – 2021) – Social entrepreneur & banking innovator
Alastair Hanton introduced Direct Debit to the UK, built up National Girobank, founded the Fair Trade Foundation, and through his ...
Alastair Hanton – a tribute
The Foundation for Integrated Transport’s existence owed much to Alastair. We will all miss him, his advice and support, and, above all, his kindness a word that sums him up best.
Ludlow sets out a net zero carbon transport future
The Ludlow net zero carbon project has shown that if its main recommendations are accepted by Shropshire Council and implemented by ...
Greater Manchester bus network back under public control
Better Buses for Greater Manchester campaign featured on the BBC News website.
Fighting car dominance – call for proposals
The Foundation for Integrated Transport (FIT) will make campaigns against the car and its domination of our culture its main theme for 2021.
Foundation for Integrated Transport appoints five new trustees
Welcome to Mat Bonomi, Mark Frost, Lisa Hopkinson, Rebecca Lush and Alex Norton.
Electric vehicles will not deliver net zero carbon targets
The focus on EVs is misplaced and will not deliver the degree of decarbonisation we require to achieve net zero carbon targets.
PACTS Report: What kills most on the roads?
Covid-19 has had terrible consequences. It has also turned the transport agenda upside-down, showing that major change is possible, necessary and desirable.
Lund sets a very high standard on its approach to transport decarbonisation
Lund sets a very high standard on its approach to transport decarbonisation.
Trends in car use, travel demand and policy thinking
Discussion Paper for International Transport Forum discusses the main trends of car use and travel demand.
New report calls for urgent upgrade of bus services in Shropshire
A 12 month project on Shropshire’s buses funded by Foundation for Integrated Transport has produced a final report.
FIT seeks new trustees
The Foundation for Integrated Transport (FIT) is looking for two new trustees to sit on its board.
Appointment of senior fellows
FIT is pleased to announce the appointment of its first two Senior Fellowships: Professor Phil Goodwin and Professor John Whitelegg.
£27bn roads plan in doubt after Shapps overrode official advice
Better Buses for Greater Manchester campaign featured on the BBC News website.
Garden Villages and Garden Towns: Visions and Reality
The Government wants to build more than 50 Garden Villages and Garden Towns to help tackle the country’s housing supply crisis.
In Memoriam Simon Norton
Simon campaigned passionately for equitable, safe, logical and environmentally friendly transport networks, with a particular passion for buses.