Conservative Party Conference - What’s your number one priority for improving transport in cities?

This week it was the turn of the Tory Party conference to share their transport priorities with us on our board. And participants took up the challenge, sharing a range of ideas for improving cities. For an overview of our work on the directions for transport policy in cities, check out Policy Futures. Let’s take a look at some of the suggestions, and our work in these areas, in more detail.

Labour Party Conference - What’s your number one priority for improving transport in cities?

At the recent Labour Party Conference, we asked attendees to share with us their number one priority for improving transport in the cities. And lots of people took up the challenge, as you can see on our board below! We’re going highlight some of these here and direct you to some of the work that we’ve done in these areas. Our Policy Futures document showcases the directions for policy across transport, with more specific work highlighted below.  

The geeks are taking over and it's good

In his latest article for Passenger Transport magazine, Jonathan Bray says it's OK to be a geek, even a transport geek.  So how can we make the most of this love that increasingly dares to speak its name? 

Diversify and reach out for skills in transport!

There is a projected shortfall in skilled engineers of 30,000 in the next decade, posing a substantial challenge to transport infrastructure development. Beyond engineering, there are significant shortages in other skills in transport, including project managers and transport planners and modellers. In addition, new data sources and approaches will demand new skills, which the transport sector will have to draw into its workforce, or invest in upskilling existing employees.

Transport's future in tumultuous times

In his latest article for Passenger Transport magazine, Jonathan Bray asks the questions...Can transport bring together a divided kingdom? Will a stimulus now replace austerity? Can devolution maintain its momentum? 

Five key takeaways on emerging data for transport

Urban Transport Group and the Future Cities Catapult recently held a ‘Getting Smart on Data’ workshop, looking at the potential of emerging data in transport. On just my second day as a researcher with the UTG, it was a truly fascinating event and a dive head long into this dynamic area in transport.

Giving Jersey liberty from the car

In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Jonathan Bray explains how franchising is giving Jersey a simple and straightforward bus network that works and makes being car-free a realistic option. 

Devolution is where the action is

In his latest article for Passenger Transport magazine, Jonathan Bray explains how this month’s elections demonstrated how society and politics are changing as Westminster cedes more powers to more places. 

The Dutch have their cake and eat it

In his latest article for Passenger Transport magazine, Jonathan Bray explains how the Dutch are showing how you can have it all -  Devolution and integration, good public policy outcomes and private sector innovation.

Getting smart on data

The last five years have seen a growing interest in the concept of big data. Transport is no exception, and there is a real sense of anticipation about how new data sources could help deliver more efficient and reliable systems, better informed passengers and new products and services.
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