Youth Select Committee Public Transport Inquiry
May, 2012
Consulting body:
Youth Select Committee
Topic:
Social inclusion
Resources
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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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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Social Mobility and Child Poverty Review
October, 2011
Consulting body:
Cabinet Office
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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.
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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Young people and bus travel briefing
July, 2010
Provides an overview of the key issues around young people and bus travel.
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Statutory Guidance for Local Duties on Child Poverty (Child Poverty Act 2010)
June, 2010
Consulting body:
Department for Education
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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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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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New report calls for fresh perspective on transport’s role in promoting social inclusion
Monday, May 17, 2010
Drift and loss of momentum since groundbreaking Social Exclusion Unit report
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Cost of free bus travel could 'spiral out of control'
Saturday, October 17, 2009
The cost of concessionary bus travel in England could spiral out of control even if the government plugs the current funding gaps, new research published today has revealed.
ITAs call on Government to retain special grants to fund concessionary passes
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Warning that change could de-stabilise the scheme in Britain’s largest cities
Funding boost for free fares scheme
Monday, October 1, 2007
City region transport authorities today welcomed the news that the Government is to provide them with a special grant to cover the cost of the go-anywhere, free off-peak bus travel scheme for older and disabled people, which starts next April.
'Over to You' consultation guide launched
Monday, February 27, 2006
PTEs and TfL finding new ways to get passengers involved
pteg today launched a new good practice guide on involving the public in decision making on public transport.
Chair of pteg and Director General of Centro, Rob Donald, said:
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90 delegates at pteg social exclusion conference
Friday, February 24, 2006
On 23rd Feb pteg sponsored a major Waterfront conference in Leeds on transport and social exclusion. It is three years since the Social Exclusion Unit's 'Making the Connections: Transport and Social Exclusion' report was published.
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PTEs tackle social exclusion
Saturday, January 8, 2005
Britain’s seven Passenger Transport Executives (PTEs) are pioneering innovative new ways to tackle social exclusion, a report published today shows.
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