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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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Railways Bill is ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to reshape rail system
The Urban Transport Group is today welcoming the introduction of the Railways Bill into Parliament - the legislation that will create Great British Railways (GBR).
Transport for Wales becomes Principal Member of Urban Transport Group
Transport for Wales has become the newest Principal Member of the Urban Transport Group, the UK’s network of transport authorities.
Transport Minister Simon Lightwood appears on Urban Transport Group podcast to mark ‘new dawn’ for buses
Simon Lightwood, the Minister for Roads and Buses, was the special guest on the Urban Transport Group’s podcast yesterday – coinciding with the Bus Services Bill becoming law.
Transport Minister Simon Lightwood appears on our podcast
Listen to the 'Urban Transport Next: The journey to better buses' episode
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The journey to better buses: My conversation with Minister Lightwood
Jason Prince, Director of the Urban Transport Group, reflects on his podcast interview with Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, last week.
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Catalyst for change
Discover why transport is as an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth and transform lives.
Report
The pathway to a brighter transport future: Invest and grow
This report, published ahead of the Spending Review, calls on Government to provide long-term funding certainty and stability for local transport, addressing the long-term capital and revenue needs of UTG's members to enable them to continue their vital work of driving economic growth in their regions.
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City Regions Transport All-Party Parliamentary Group
The City Regions Transport All-Party Parliamentary Group, for which the Urban Transport Group is the secretariat, is a dedicated cross-party forum to promote discussion and engagement on transport issues facing city regions.
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