This week I visited Gateshead for the UK Light Rail Conference where I learned about the passion our members have for delivering world-class light rail systems that sit in an integrated transport network, and which support the wider goals of their local places, writes Jason Prince.

The capacity of transport to inspire fun, joy and playfulness is an underrated consideration, writes Rebecca Fuller, following a visit to the Shared Mobility Roadshow, hosted by CoMoUK and Transport for Greater Manchester.

"Today is my first day as Director of the Urban Transport Group, a role that I am looking forward to with a mixture of both excitement and trepidation." In his first blog post, Jason Prince writes about why he's truly excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for UTG and for local and urban transport.