Government’s new strategy hits home the need to act on road safety
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy for its commitment to reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads.
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Urban Transport Group welcomes Railways Bill, as Second Reading takes place in Commons
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the Railways Bill, as the Second Reading of the legislation takes places in the House of Commons today.
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.
New bus law represents ‘watershed moment’ for bus passengers
The Urban Transport Group has welcomed the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill becoming law today (Tuesday), describing it as a ‘watershed moment’ for bus passengers.
Budget 2025: Government must “maintain momentum” on transforming local transport, urges Urban Transport Group
The Government must use the forthcoming Budget to “maintain the momentum” that is transforming local transport across England’s urban areas.
Anne Shaw to step down as UTG Vice-Chair as she leaves TfWM for new role in Ireland
Anne Shaw, Executive Director of Transport for West Midlands and Vice-Chair of the Urban Transport Group, is to leave her current position to become CEO of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland.
Urban Transport Group welcomes English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
The Urban Transport Group has welcomed the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which has been introduced into Parliament today.