Urban Transport Group welcomes launch of Government's integrated transport strategy
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the launch of the Government's new integrated transport strategy, ‘Better Connected’.
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New UITP report outlines conditions authorities need to deliver high-quality public transport
UITP has published a new position paper which outlines the conditions and prerequisites that local authorities require to deliver quality public transport services.
Welsh Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates joins podcast to discuss Wales’ transport vision
Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, was the special guest on the Urban Transport Next podcast, discussing his vision for transport across Wales.
“Devolution driving change” - Optimistic signs for public transport in latest report on transport trends
The impact of new powers and funding for local areas is beginning to play out in transport trends - with optimistic signs for public transport, according to the third annual Inside track report from the Urban Transport Group.
Lord Hendy joins Urban Transport Group podcast to outline vision for rail
Rail Minister Lord Hendy was the special guest on the Urban Transport Group’s podcast earlier this month.
Transport Committee acknowledges need for greater local role in rail legislation
The Transport Select Committee has acknowledged that the new statutory role for Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) in the railway could risk being “too subject to goodwill” in the report of its inquiry into the Railways Bill.
Liverpool City Region’s Deputy Chief Executive becomes Chair of Urban Transport Group
Richard McGuckin, Deputy Chief Executive of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, is the new Chair of the Urban Transport Group.
New guide launched to build partnerships between GBR and Mayoral Strategic Authorities
A practitioners’ guide to help build locally-led partnerships between Mayoral Strategic Authorities and the railway has been launched, as the journey to GBR progresses.
New powers to “end the blight” of pavement parking welcome, says Urban Transport Group
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed “new and improved legal powers” that will be given to local leaders, which will make it easier to restrict pavement parking.