Transport schemes across England, designed to boost economic growth and reduce carbon emissions, have been given the go-ahead thanks to £155 million of government investment.

In all, 39 projects have won funding as part of the first allocation from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.

They cover eight regions and 37 local authorities, with many more as partners.

All have been judged to be effective against the fund's two key objectives of creating growth and cutting carbon.

The successful schemes also include a variety of measures such as smart ticketing, the promotion of infrastructure for electric vehicles, bus and rail improvement measures, cycling and walking, and are designed to link together to create a sustainable transport package that delivers economic growth.