Social inclusion

Horizon scan of implications of technological and social change

November, 2015

This report aims to provide decision makers with a guide to the implications for urban transport of transformative social and technological change and how they can best respond.

The report (which was produced in collaboration with Arup Foresight) identifies four key overarching trends:

Changes in demographics and lifestyles and the rise of the sharing economy alter mobility choices
Urbanisation, climate change and the need to improve air quality put pressure on transport systems
Advances in technology and increased digital connectivity make transport infrastructure smarter and more efficient
More powers are devolved to cities and city regions which results in more innovation and leadership in responding to urban challenges in locally appropriate ways

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Bus

Regional and Urban Rail

Ticket to Thrive: The role of urban public transport in tackling unemployment

February, 2015

This report reveals the vital role of public transport, and the bus in particular, in enabling people to find and sustain employment. Some 77% of jobseekers in British cities outside London do not have regular access to a car, van or motorbike and can face significant barriers to work as a result. The report finds that these barriers include expensive public transport tickets; poorly connected employment sites; mismatches between working hours and available transport; and limited travel horizons. It recommends seven key policies that could help overcome these obstacles, including: a new funding deal to enable local councils to protect lifeline bus services and connect people to opportunity; more effective powers over bus services for local transport authorities, offering them greater control over where and when buses run and the affordability of fares; a review of the potential for an adequately funded national jobseeker and apprentice travel concession.

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Bus

Social inclusion

Making the connections: The cross-sector benefits of supporting bus services

July, 2014

The bus is key to achieving 46 policy goals of 12 of the 24 Departments across Whitehall including the Department for Work and Pensions, HM Treasury, Department of Health, Department for Education and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. This report shows how, despite these cross sector benefits, all the main forms of funding for bus services are under severe pressure and sets out how bus funding can be reformed.

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Passenger transport in isolated communities

August, 2013

pteg response to the Transport Committee inquiry into 'Passenger transport in isolated communities'.

Consulting body:

Transport Select Committee

Document:

Passenger transport in isolated communities - main response

Passenger transport in isolated communities - supplementary note

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Bus

Social inclusion

LSTF Monitoring and Evaluation Guidance - Final Report

May, 2013

Building on the work of the Department for Transport, pteg commissioned AECOM to prepare additional guidance for PTEs and other Local Transport Authorities to assist in the monitoring and evaluation of Local Sustainable Transport Fund projects. The guidance provides a practical approach to developing cost effective and affordable monitoring and evaluation programmes.

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Bus

Regional and Urban Rail

Reform of the National Curriculum in England

April, 2013

Consultation response calling for the proposed physical education curriculum to include a requirement to provide national standard Bikeability cycle training.

Consulting body:

Department for Education

Document:

Reform of National Curriculum - pteg response.pdf

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Active Travel

Social inclusion

Health and Wellbeing

The Case for the Urban Bus - the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus

February, 2013

A detailed evaluation of the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus.

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Concessionary Travel: The funding timebomb for PTEs

November, 2012

The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme has been highly successful in giving older and disabled people the freedom of free off‐peak bus travel. But the costs of the scheme are rising fast whilst funding is falling. This financial ‘timebomb’ will lead to severe cuts in other frontline transport services unless a sustainable funding solution can be found.

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CT briefing final.pdf

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Moving on: Working towards a better public transport offer for young people in tough times

October, 2012

Aims to get local transport authorities thinking about how they can provide the best deal for young people on public transport in a difficult economic climate.

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Bus

Social inclusion

Transport and the Accessibility of Public Services

September, 2012

Consulting body:

Environmental Audit Committee

Document:

ptegEACAccessibilityInquiryResponse20120907final.pdf

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Social inclusion

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The Case for the Urban Bus - the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus

February, 2013

A detailed evaluation of the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus.

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Moving on: Working towards a better public transport offer for young people in tough times

October, 2012

Aims to get local transport authorities thinking about how they can provide the best deal for young people on public transport in a difficult economic climate.

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Bus

Social inclusion

Working with young people to make buses better - a guide for the bus sector

March, 2012

Written after young people, bus companies, transport authorities and government departments got together to look at ways to improve young people’s access to, and experience of, using buses. A companion guide for young people is also available.

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Bus

Social inclusion

How can I make buses better? A guide for young people

March, 2012

Written after young people, bus companies, transport authorities and government departments got together to look at ways to improve young people’s access to, and experience of, using buses. A companion guide for the bus sector is also available.

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Bus

Social inclusion

Total Transport - Working across sectors to achieve better outcomes

June, 2011

This report highlights the essential role of public transport, walking and cycling in achieving key health, social care and employment policy goals. It warns that this contribution could be put at risk unless there is more focus on collaborative, cross-sector funding and delivery of transport interventions. It outlines eleven practical steps towards a 'Total Transport' approach which would see partners come together from across policy divides.

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The effect of bus fare increases on low income families

July, 2010

Looks at the disproportionate effect of bus fare increases on low income families and considers measures that could help.

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Bus

Social inclusion

Transport and Social Inclusion: Have we made the connections in our cities?

May, 2010

This report provides a general introduction to the social inclusion and transport agenda. A public transport network that promotes social inclusion is one that is available, accessible, affordable and acceptable. The report takes stock of progress towards creating such a network and considers potential next steps.

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Social inclusion

Concessionary Fares for Young People

January, 2010

Research study aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the value of providing concessionary fares for young people.

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Over to you - a pteg good practice guide to consultation, participation and public involvement

February, 2006

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Social inclusion

Social inclusion and transport - a pteg good practice guide

January, 2005

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Social inclusion

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Consulting body

Schools transport

April, 2008

Consulting body:

Transport Select Committee

Document:

pteg_evidence_to_TSC_on_school_transport_20080421.pdf

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Bus

Social inclusion

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 ISA scheme

February, 2008

Consulting body:

Department for Children, Schools and Families

Document:

pteg_response_SVG_Act_2006_ISA_scheme_consultation.pdf

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Social inclusion

Transport and Disability Discrimination - a Practical Guide for Rail Services (Disability Rights Commission)

January, 2007

Consulting body:

Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

Document:

pteg_submission_Transport_and_Disability_Discrimination_A_Practical_Guide_for_Rail_Services_2007011.pdf

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Regional and Urban Rail

Social inclusion

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (lifting part three exemptions for transport services)

February, 2005

Consulting body:

Department for Transport

Document:

ResponsetoDDA95consultation.pdf

Topic:

Bus

Regional and Urban Rail

Social inclusion

Pages

Give jobseekers a ‘ticket to thrive’: new report shows key role of public transport in tackling unemployment

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

- Report sets out seven key policies to overcome transport barriers to work -

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Bus

Social inclusion

pteg welcomes Transport Select Committee on passenger transport in isolated communities

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

pteg has welcomed today’s Select Committee report, and in particular the report’s backing for a major trial of ‘Total Transport’ which would pool currently separate funding flows and vehicle fleets across public transport, healthcare, education and social services.

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New report shows bus key to achieving the policy goals of half of all Government departments across Whitehall

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

- Despite cross sector benefits, £500 million lost to bus services outside London since 2010

- Call for new dedicated ‘Connectivity Fund’ for bus services

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pteg responds to Campaign for Better Transport buses report

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Commenting on today's Campaign for Better Transport report on bus cuts ‘Buses in Crisis: A report on bus funding across England and Wales’, pteg Support Unit Director, Jonathan Bray said:

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Warning over concessionary travel 'timebomb'

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Funding for concessionary travel could lead to 75% cut in spending on other transport services in ten years’ time

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Tough times require fresh thinking on young people’s transport

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Young people talking on a sofa - copyright British Youth Council

New report urges local transport authorities to work with young people to develop simple packages of measures

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Social inclusion

Young people meet with Minister on how to make buses better

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Seven young campaigners aged 16 to 19 years old from the British Youth Council (BYC) and National Children’s Bureau (NCB) met with Norman Baker MP, Minister for Transport, in Westminster yesterday (Tuesday 6th March) to discuss how bus services could be improved for young people.

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Bus

Social inclusion