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Top news of the week: 09.06.2021.

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@macilree shared
On Jun 5, 2021
RT @ITF_Forum: Thank you 🙏🏾 Over 1700 people from 85 nations attended the recording-breaking #ITF21 Summit. 54 ministers and vice-ministers debated "Transport #Innovation for #SustainableDevelopment", reshaping the future of mobility at this crucial time. Newsletter ⚡️ https://t.co/dNVxSjkucO https://t.co/xygnWMXph9
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Virtual Summit draws record participation

Virtual Summit draws record participation

Watch recordings of publically broadcast Summit sessions Worldwide transport activity set to double Global transport activity will more than double by 2050, and traffic emissions …

@StreetsblogUSA shared
On Jun 8, 2021
RT @T4America: The House's new transportation bill went 3 for 3 on our key principles. What else is great about INVEST 2.0? Read our post for the full list, but here are some awards for the highlights: 1/ https://t.co/toSIdGVNC6
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Nine ways the House’s transportation proposal starts to make a “paradigm shift”

Nine ways the House’s transportation proposal starts to make a “paradigm shift”

With the House’s INVEST in America Act being considered in committee on Wednesday, it’s a good time to look at what else beyond our core three principles in the bill are worth praising and ...

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Jun 8, 2021
Should the U.S. government fund more public transportation or less? FAST Act reauthorization proposals take opposing positions on the issue: https://t.co/9hcfsfnxwF
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Transit funding a flashpoint in surface transportation debate

Transit funding a flashpoint in surface transportation debate

Should the U.S. government fund more public transportation or less? FAST Act reauthorization proposals take opposing positions on the issue.

@macilree shared
On Jun 4, 2021
RT @JonoMilne: Roading cuts: I report at @NewsroomNZ that Whangarei mayor Sheryl Mai says they “feel misled” after meeting Transport Minister Michael Wood last week. They asked him about the Marsden Pt highway; he assured them the funding was there. Nek minnit... https://t.co/JGn1nADaya
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Red light: Highway projects cancelled in big shift from road to rail

Red light: Highway projects cancelled in big shift from road to rail

Govt pulls pin on road projects in face of $6 billion dollar budget blowout.

@macilree shared
On Jun 8, 2021
RT @toddniall: Auckland saddles up for a future where car isn't king @StuffAuckland https://t.co/1DT2iZG1gE
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Auckland saddles up for a future where car isn't king

Auckland saddles up for a future where car isn't king

OPINION: One week has signalled dramatic changes for Auckland's transport future, but there is far more to be done.

@drkarenlucas shared
On Jun 2, 2021
RT @ChrispLOL: Insightful analysis of @greatermcr AQ plan by Prof @jillian_anable of @ITSLeeds . Leaving 2 m cars out of clean air plan for spurious reasons is #so weak. Drivers face covid-style 'travel lockdown' if pollution not tackled https://t.co/sz9sacQGrz @giulio_mattioli @drkarenlucas
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Drivers facing covid-style 'travel lockdown' if vehicle pollution not tackled urgently

Drivers facing covid-style 'travel lockdown' if vehicle pollution not tackled urgently

Expert says SUVs need to be banned, public transport made cheaper, charging used to slash car journeys by 20 per cent - alongside a nationwide switch to electric vehicles - to meet carbon ...

@macilree shared
On Jun 7, 2021
RT @1NewsNZ: What's with New Zealand and its love affair with big vehicles? https://t.co/8b71FzaTAI https://t.co/DJxZDf5t9n
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What's with New Zealand and its love affair with big vehicles?

What's with New Zealand and its love affair with big vehicles?

All of the top five most bought cars from last year were either a thirsty ute or SUV.

@macilree shared
On Jun 4, 2021
RT @michaelwoodnz: Our re-balanced NZ Upgrade package: ✅ Gives certainty to communities across NZ 💰 Responsibly manages our finances 🚲 Delivers an iconic walking & cycling connection in Auckland 🌏 Supports our path to lower transport emissions https://t.co/sgK6HY8NRm
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NZ Upgrade Programme kept on track

NZ Upgrade Programme kept on track

The Government is increasing its investment in the New Zealand Upgrade Programme (NZUP) to support New Zealand’s economic recovery.