What’s new in TAG for May 2026
The latest updates to DfT’s Transport Appraisal Guidance have been announced – with changes large, small or (in one case) puzzling. Graham has the details.
The right place for place-based business cases
A new note from the Transport Plannning Society sets out what PBBCs ought to do. Graham adds some background and his own perspectives
TAG’s cousin: the MHCLG Appraisal Guide
Graham takes a look at a different aspect of investment appraisal
With thanks to those at work
Graham rounds off Railway 200 year with a thank-you to those who make the railway happen – including over Christmas and the New Year.
What’s new in TAG for December 2025
Graham rounds-up the latest TAG updates. What’s changing, and what does it mean in practice? With bonus Strictly content.
Autonomous buses: the prize, the person, the iceberg
Autonomous vehicles could be a game-changer for bus operations. Graham flags-up a thoughtful podcast, and adds his own perspective.
Different purposes, different trends: what the latest National Travel Survey data tell us about post-Covid recovery in trip-making
Why has travel still not returned to pre-Covid levels? Twenty-first century trends in trip levels by journey purpose might offer a clue.
A streetcar named Desire-Line
Light-rail lite – but proper planning principles still apply. Prompted by an insightful blogpost from Jarrett Walker, Graham explains the contemporary US streetcar concept.
Dependent development: the May 2025 TAG update
It’s a Brucie Bonus for the economic case – but you’ve got to play your cards right. Graham explains how the updated guidance fits in.
What’s new in TAG for May 2025
Graham rounds-up the latest TAG updates. What’s changing, and what does it mean in practice?