Blog

Our blog offers commentary, analysis and insights on the latest urban transport debates from our team of experts, as well as our Director’s regular column for Passenger Transport magazine.

The story behind the stats

Our annual 'Inside track' report on the state of transport in England and Wales offers insights on shifting travel patterns. Tom Ellerton, Senior Policy Manager and author of the report, explains what the trends mean for local transport.

2026 can be the year we let rail shine

For rail to truly succeed, local leaders must have a far stronger say. The opportunity is now there. Our job is to seize and deliver, writes Jason Prince in his latest column for Passenger Transport Magazine.

A landmark year for local transport

The government has started to deliver the tools we have asked for: meaningful devolved control and long-term funding certainty, writes Jason Prince, in his latest column for Passenger Transport Magazine.

The size of the prize for mayors

New research from Centre for Cities finds mayors can improve transport connectivity for up to 1.2 million people across England using new transport powers. Caitlin Rollison, External Affairs and Policy Manger at Centre for Cities, introduces the key findings.

A new chapter for buses

Today, the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill was passed into law, marking the start of a new chapter for bus services in England - one that gives local transport authorities across the country the powers they need to shape bus networks around the needs of their communities. We look at the key takeaways on how the Act will help to reshape England’s bus landscape.

The view from the (UK Bus) Summit

Last week the bus sector gathering in my home city of Manchester led me to reflect on how far we have come, and where we’re going, writes Jason Prince.