Experience: Transport, Energy & Environment
TTR
has carried out the following projects:
- TTR evaluated the traffic management measures implemented in 7 European cities as part of the EC’s Jupiter-2 project. The methods included emissions and energy consumption modelling, and user and operator acceptance of new clean vehicle technologies (e.g. CNG, electric and clean diesel).
- TTR has drawn up guidelines for local authorities on reducing vehicle movements before and during high pollution episodes (either through enforced or voluntary restrictions) as part of DTLR’s Traffic Management and Air Quality Programme.
- TTR developed methodologies and software tools for strategic environmental assessment of road, rail, air and waterborne transport modes within the EC’s COMMUTE project.
- Since 1997, TTR has co-ordinated and developed Clear Zones, a DTLR initiative to reduce pollution and traffic in towns and enhance manufacturing and export opportunities by developing innovative technologies and transport solutions.
- TTR was commissioned by the Energy Saving Trust to monitor its PowerShift initiative, which provides part funding for clean fuel vehicles. Tasks included developing the initiative, reporting on the performance of funded vehicles and offering guidance to potential new users on the opportunities and hurdles of operating clean-fuelled vehicles.
- TTR is leading research into Low Emission Zones (LEZ) on behalf of the National Society for Clean Air. Projects tasks have included defining the LEZ criteria, assessing the practical implementation issues, developing a toolkit for local authorities wishing to create a LEZ, and developing and promoting the concept. With a number of other partners, TTR is drawing up a feasibility study for a LEZ in London on behalf of Transport for London, the Association of London Government and the Greater London Assembly.
- TTR, together with Casella Stanger, has undertaken a review of the traffic and transport elements of all UK air quality action plans received by DEFRA and the devolved bodies. The review considers the cost-effectiveness of the plans, and their compliance with Government policies and EU legislation.
