Dr Andrew Neather TfL, hot off the press, updates the IOC on this week's greater detail on forthcoming changes to road space and access

Updates are part of the Streetspace programme, creating more space for cycling and walking.

’ I am now starting to get a more reliable flow of information from the delivery team on immediately imminent changes. ‘

Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan Updated yesterday Wed May 20^th

Joanna Lane, Senior Stakeholder Engagement Officer at Transport for Greater Manchester, TfGM is asking the IOC to request fellows feedback on the update report to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on the GM Clean Air Plan that was published this week.

‘In line with the report, the Mayor made some key announcement at his weekly Press Conference. I would be grateful if you could share this update with relevant fellows and members in Manchester.’

IOC ask: is 350 vehicle charging points the number that matches Manchester?

Can we get owner-driver scrappage up to a sensible value match for an owner-driver in a Euro 5 looking to step into a cleaner Euro 6 van?

Inst of Couriers Bounce Back Govt briefing for final mile.

May14^th success- It was not in the room, it was on the Zoom!

Twelve expert keynotes delivered the knowledge you need for express courier final mile in a ninety minute focus zoom.

Final mile express courier operators and govt depts. Talking shop for a 90 min focus session on COVID and Post COVID final mile. Zoom in the room for a screen packed IOC fellows heads of industry round table.

IOC chair Carl Lomas opened, IOC CEO Tracey Worth delivered introductions led by two sector operators, Kate Lester Diamond Logistics and Rob Scott GLH. The session is highlighted below and recorded for a full feedback to fellows.

Greater Manchester Highway Works on the Key Route Network from 15/05/2020

ULEZ & Congestion Charge re-instated Monday

Charge Zone times to be extended 7am to 10pm

Car fee moves up to 15 pounds.

TfL, ‘To prevent London’s roads from instantly becoming unusably blocked with congestion, TfL has confirmed that the Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be reintroduced on Monday 18 May. These schemes reduce congestion and pollution and help tackle the climate emergency, and the Low Emission Zone, which discourages the use of the dirtiest lorries and large vans, will also be reintroduced at the same time.’

• Waterloo Bridge and London Bridge may be restricted to people walking, cycling and buses only with consideration for EV taxis.

• Park Lane becomes 20mph and gets first temporary cycle lane

• TfL is also working with the City of London Corporation on options to improve routes between Old Street and Bank, and between Cannon Street and Holborn to Bank

Guidance for employers, employees and the self-employed.

Government guidance document published May 11^th 2020.

'Working in or from a vehicle' includes couriers, mobile workers, lorry drivers, on-site transit and work vehicles, field forces and similar.

How restrictions on movement will gradually start to be eased.

Dr Andrew Neather TfL, ‘I am writing to update you with Transport for London’s plans following the announcement from Government yesterday on how restrictions on movement will gradually start to be eased. This initial strategy will be supplemented over the coming days following advice on travel to be issued by Government. ‘

Significant changes to the way in which people travel in London will be required.

Grant Shapps, ‘Today (9 May 2020) I am announcing a £2 billion package to put cycling and walking at the heart of our transport policy’

It is true to say that moving beyond COVID will be a gradual process… not a single leap to freedom. When we do emerge, the world will seem quite different, at least for a while. The need to maintain social distancing means that our public transport system cannot go back to where it left off.

Yes, Absolutely, road and ferry, we can!

The Institute of Couriers IOC reported recently the critical medical deliveries courier company Absolutely has been doing in London and the South East with NHS trusts. They are regularly utilising their ambient and temperature-controlled divisions to ensure urgent and critical medications, for cancer patients, are delivered on time.