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  1. RT @holidayroutes We've been tweeting live traffic data as a trial for the summer holidays. Tell us what you think http://bit.ly/HAfdbk 6:37 AM Sep 3rd via web
  2. Last chance to have your say on the Directgov Review http://bit.ly/bboQn6 #dgreview 5:10 AM Sep 3rd via web
  3. The Red Ensign will fly over our HQ today to mark the UK's 11th Merchant Navy Day http://bit.ly/afqIzt 4:13 AM Sep 3rd via web
  4. heading off for the #bankholiday? Live #traffic alerts for main routes available @ http://bit.ly/9cdiKe & http://bit.ly/c7h0lr 2:26 AM Aug 27th via web
  5. Travellers urged to check #holiday protection options http://bit.ly/bZ8WOR http://bit.ly/d92HfF 2:30 AM Aug 26th via web
  6. Consultation on local #transport funding launched http://bit.ly/awQGu4 2:20 AM Aug 26th via web
  7. Information on public attitudes towards road #congestion published at http://bit.ly/aD4Fbr 2:09 AM Aug 26th via web
  8. RT @hoildayroutes We're finishing or lifting two thirds of our roadworks to provide extra capacity for holiday traffic http://bit.ly/aGotIq 1:58 AM Aug 26th via web
  9. RT @DSAgov In wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double those for dry roads http://bit.ly/stop-distances #rain #driving #car 2:36 AM Aug 25th via web
  10. HS2 Exceptional Hardship Scheme now open to applications http://bit.ly/aVFBoJ 6:27 AM Aug 20th via web
  11. Road #freight stats 2009 published @ http://bit.ly/dgQQAW #transport 2:45 AM Aug 19th via web
  12. RT @hmtreasury Spending Challenge - you now have the chance to rate the ideas we’ve received http://bit.ly/bdeUfN 8:20 AM Aug 18th via web
  13. Check out @directgov Travel & #Transport for info on subjects from #foreigntravel to #cycling to #motoring http://bit.ly/9fQw5J 3:40 AM Aug 18th via web
  14. Buying your first #car? Check out the top tips from the #DVLA and download their checklist http://bit.ly/caacPP 1:34 AM Aug 18th via web
  15. Planning a journey? See @directgov mobile travel planner http://bit.ly/d2d-j-p & @holidayroutes http://bit.ly/9dq2B7 #traveltuesday 2:08 AM Aug 17th via web
  16. RT @holidayroutes If you're packing for your holiday, don't forget to plan your journey http://bit.ly/HA-summer 1:13 AM Aug 13th via web
  17. Vehicle Registration and Licensing Statistics - June 2010 http://bit.ly/cr8XrY 4:39 AM Aug 12th via web
  18. International sea passengers monthly provisional estimates for June 2010 http://bit.ly/a5tTYV 4:37 AM Aug 12th via web
  19. RT @hmtreasury You still have time to get involved in Spending Challenge and help Government get more for less http://bit.ly/bdeUfN 5:50 AM Aug 10th via web
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