The Future of Transport - White Paper CM 6234
A long term strategy for a modern, efficient and sustainable transport system backed up by sustained high levels of investment over the next 15 years was unveiled on the 20th July 2004 by Transport Secretary, Alistair Darling.
The Future of Transport White Paper looks at the factors that will shape travel and transport over the next thirty years and sets out how the Government will respond to the increasing demand for travel, maximising the benefits of transport while minimising the negative impact on people and the environment.
Scope of this White Paper CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Front cover CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Foreword by the Prime Minister CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Preface by the Secretary of State CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Executive Summary CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 1 - The challenge: demand for travel and under-investment CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 2 - What we have achieved CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 3 - Roads: smarter travel CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 4 - Transforming our railways CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 5 - Buses: better services, easier access CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 6 - Walking and cycling: a positive choice CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 7 - Aviation and shipping: delivering sustainable growth CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 8 - Freight: moving goods more efficiently CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 9 - Making choices locally and regionally CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 10 - Protecting the environment CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Chapter 11 - Safety and security: protecting people and networks CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Annex A - Spending Review 2004 CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Annex B - Department for Transport Public Service Agreements CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Annex C - Glossary CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
Acknowledgements CM 6234
The Future of Transport - White Paper.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
The Future of Transport - White Paper CM 6234 (1 Mb)
The Future of Transport - White Paper in PDF.
- Published:
- 20 July 2004
The Future of Transport - Easy Read Guide CM 6234 (750 kb)
An Easy Read Guide to the Future of Transport White Paper.
- Published:
- 05 October 2004
Sustainable Development Appraisal of the Future of Transport White Paper
The appraisal assesses the impacts of the policy proposals that make up the White Paper, looking ahead to 2015 and beyond. It is supported by the associated paper, The Future of Transport: Modelling and Analysis.
- Published:
- 21 March 2005

External website
Pop-up window
Rich text format file
Adobe PDF file
Word file
Excel file
WinZip file