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We want city-regions, their towns and surrounding areas to be green, fair, healthy and prosperous places, supported by public transport and active travel options which provide access and opportunity for all.
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Budget’s transport measures will ‘enable local authorities to continue to invest in good transport’
The Urban Transport Group has today responded to the transport-related announcements made in the Budget.
Autumn Budget: City regions urge Government to extend funding to protect vital bus services
City regions across England are calling for vital funding for the bus to be extended in the forthcoming Budget, to ensure Government can meet its own ambitions on protecting and enhancing bus services.
Urban Transport Group welcomes Government's plans for how local bus services are run
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed a package of new measures unveiled by Government which are designed to give greater powers to local leaders over how their bus services are run.
Urban Transport Next: Northern routes
Join our conversation with Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor - 20 November.
Featured blog
Budget 2024: Immediate relief and a promising outlook for transport
The much-anticipated and historic Budget (the first be delivered by a woman Chancellor) has finally happened. Our Policy Advisor Monta Drozdova explores what its announcements mean for local transport and city regions.
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A Smoother Ride
Explore our trio of papers on bus policy.
A brighter transport future - Join the Journey
Want to be part of our mission to improve public transport and active travel options in city regions? Discover the opportunities to become a member, official supporter or to partner with us.
Report
The pathway to a brighter transport future: The fiscal imperative
This paper explores the opportunity transport investment presents for the achievement of government's policy goals and the immediate funding priorities that must be addressed ahead of the Spending Review to enable this opportunity to be realised.
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The pathway to a brighter transport future - Setting the scene
Good public transport, walking and cycling provision is vital if the new government is to succeed in its central mission; to kickstart economic growth and support a strong economy. To coincide with the Autumn Party Conferences, we set the scene on the pathway to a brighter transport future.
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