Department for Transport announces £30m for ADEPT’s Live Labs 2
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today announced the launch of Live Labs 2, with £30m of funding for a new three-year, UK-wide programme.
ADEPT is now finalising the format for the new programme which aims to support the creation of net zero highways and local roads.
Paula Hewitt, ADEPT President said: “ADEPT is delighted to be able to move ahead on Live Labs 2 with this new round of DfT funding and support. The highways and transport sector is the UK's single biggest carbon emitter and although we are seeing a transition to electric vehicles, there is a huge gap where we are yet to tackle road infrastructure and maintenance.
"Local authorities are perfectly placed to lead the drive to create net zero highways and local roads from the bottom up. The Live Labs format has proven particularly successful for highways authorities, enabling rapid change, innovation and experimentation.
"Following the success of the first ADEPT SMART Places Live Labs programme, Live Labs 2 aims to build on the partnerships between DfT, councils, commercial partners, SMEs and academia to deliver scalable zero carbon objectives with potential for commercialisation and applicability to diverse areas across the UK."
The Live Labs 2 Prospectus and details for application is expected to be published in late Spring 2022.
Read the DfT announcement here and keep checking the ADEPT website for more news on Live Labs 2.