Social inclusion
Resources
Policy Futures for Urban Transport - our vision and roadmap
This report sets out our vision for how future UK urban transport policy could unfold in a way that enables the nation’s urban areas to deliver smart and sustainable growth that has far-reaching benefits. It looks at the great strides our city regions have already made and proposes fifteen ways in which national government and transport authorities can work together to create the transport networks urban areas need in order to fully realise their potential.
Horizon scan of implications of technological and social change
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
Ticket to Thrive: The role of urban public transport in tackling unemployment
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.
Making the connections: The cross-sector benefits of supporting bus services
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.
Passenger transport in isolated communities
LSTF Monitoring and Evaluation Guidance - Final Report
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.
Reform of the National Curriculum in England
The Case for the Urban Bus - the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus
A detailed evaluation of the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus.
Concessionary Travel: The funding timebomb for PTEs
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LSTF Monitoring and Evaluation Guidance - Final Report
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.
The Case for the Urban Bus - the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus
A detailed evaluation of the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus.
Moving on: Working towards a better public transport offer for young people in tough times
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.
Working with young people to make buses better - a guide for the bus sector
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.
How can I make buses better? A guide for young people
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.
Total Transport - Working across sectors to achieve better outcomes
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.
The effect of bus fare increases on low income families
Looks at the disproportionate effect of bus fare increases on low income families and considers measures that could help.
Transport and Social Inclusion: Have we made the connections in our cities?
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.
Concessionary Fares for Young People
Research study aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the value of providing concessionary fares for young people.
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Community Transport
Schools transport
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 ISA scheme
Transport and Disability Discrimination - a Practical Guide for Rail Services (Disability Rights Commission)
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (lifting part three exemptions for transport services)
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UK's largest urban transport authorities set out vision for future of transport in the city regions
Following on from the EU referendum, the formation of a new Government and with the start of the party conference season, the Urban Transport Group has set out a vision for how UK transport policy could unfold in a way that will enable the nation’s largest urban areas to deliver inclusive growth
New ‘Horizon Scan’ report sets out how forward thinking cities can respond to rapid technological and social change
- Report identifies four key trends to watch for urban transport –
Give jobseekers a ‘ticket to thrive’: new report shows key role of public transport in tackling unemployment
- Report sets out seven key policies to overcome transport barriers to work -
pteg welcomes Transport Select Committee on passenger transport in isolated communities
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.
New report shows bus key to achieving the policy goals of half of all Government departments across Whitehall
- Despite cross sector benefits, £500 million lost to bus services outside London since 2010
- Call for new dedicated ‘Connectivity Fund’ for bus services
pteg responds to Campaign for Better Transport buses report
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:
Warning over concessionary travel 'timebomb'
Funding for concessionary travel could lead to 75% cut in spending on other transport services in ten years’ time
Tough times require fresh thinking on young people’s transport
New report urges local transport authorities to work with young people to develop simple packages of measures
Young people meet with Minister on how to make buses better
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.