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Decarb package
MEASURES have been announced to increase the use of electric vehicles, as well as the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the UK.
The UK government has now launched the £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund alongside an additional £15 million for the OnStreet Residential Charging Scheme (ORCS).
Taken together, the funding will support the installation of tens of thousands of new chargers across the country, increasing EV infrastructure in every area and ensuring the UK’s charging network can support the increasing number of EV drivers.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: “Transport is one of the most important sectors for achieving net zero by 2050 and so we must accelerate our efforts to decarbonise how people get from A to B while growing our economy and supporting thousands of green jobs. From expanding our charging network to boosting production of cleaner aviation fuel, today’s announcement is a great stride forward.”
DRIVERS, passengers and cyclists across England will benefit from a £47.5 million injection into enhancing the safety of some of the most highrisk roads in England, the Department for Transport has confirmed.
Through the third round of the Safer Roads Fund, 27 new schemes will be delivered, benefiting road users around the country by driving forward safety improvements such as: redesigning junctions and improving signage and road markings.
The programme will reduce the risk of collisions which will in turn reduce congestion, journey times and emissions.
As part of the fund, the government is continuing to deliver a wide range of improvements across all roads, while working with local authorities and safety groups.
To date, £100 million has been provided through the programme to improve the 50 most dangerous roads in Eng
