Chronicling 30 years of public protest, government U-turns and environmental destruction, this is the story of Britain's transport policy
Steve Melia Books
Roads, Runways and Resistance
From the Newbury Bypass to Extinction Rebellion
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The book delves into three decades of transport-related protests in the UK, beginning with the extensive road-building initiatives of the late 1980s. Through over 50 interviews with key figures, including government officials and activists, it reveals the complex dynamics between protest movements and government actions. Highlighting significant events, such as the HS2 debates and Extinction Rebellion, it questions the effectiveness of past protests and explores the potential influence of current movements on future transport policies amidst climate concerns.
Urban Transport without the hot air
- 264 pages
- 10 hours of reading
In this book, Steve Melia dispels long-standing transport myths, looks at the successes of London and other UK and continental cities in providing 21st century transport and suggests solutions for a sustainable future.