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Multi-Operator ticket premia EXTERNAL 2016
January, 2017
This document provides comparative analysis of bus operator fares and multi-operator ticket fareas across Urban Transport Group member areas and a range of comparators. This information was collected in October 2016 and was correct at the time of research. Bus fares change regularly and it is likely that some of the fares are out of date, however, this is intended as a snap shot analysis and should be treated as such.
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Bus fare analysis 2016
January, 2017
This briefing provides a summary of bus fares from the main operators across Urban Transport Group member areas. Bus fare information was collected in October 2016 and was correct at the time of research. Bus fares are updated regularly so it is likely that some of the fares have already changes, however, this document is a snap shot analysis and should be treated as such.
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RSA Inclusive Growth Commission Response
December, 2016
UTG response to the RSA Inclusive Growth Commission, making the case for how transport can support more inclusive growth.
Consulting body:
Royal Society of Arts
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Getting Smart on Data
December, 2016
Emerging data will mean transport users will become far more fully informed about their travel choices whilst at the same time it will transform the ability of transport authorities to plan and manage transport networks and services more efficiently and effectively. The report finds four key challenges for transport authorities in fully realising the benefits: sharing and integration; ownership and privacy; quality and standards; skills, capabilities and capacities.
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ORR July 2016 Monitoring Highways England investment
November, 2016
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
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The Case for Active Travel
November, 2016
This report sets out the fivefold economic benefits of greater investment in active travel: saving costs to the health sector; the economic value of active travel trips; the economic benefits of an improved urban realm; promoting inclusive growth; and direct employment and spend.
The report also sets out a concise and accessible summary of the wider evidence base for investing in active travel which urban transport planners and practitioners can use as a basis for building the case for policies and projects.
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How public transport contributes to mental wellbeing
November, 2016
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Bus Services Bill Consultation
October, 2016
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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Policy Futures for Urban Transport - our vision and roadmap
September, 2016
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.
ORR PR18 Initial Consultation
August, 2016
Response to the ORR PR18 initial consultation.
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
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What light rail can do for cities
February, 2005
This report sets out the case for investing in light rail. It is based on a detailed review of the available evidence held by the promoters of schemes in the UK looking at the benefits that have been delivered so far and how these have been achieved.
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Reforming the railways - follow-up response
July, 2012
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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Aligning incentives to improve efficiency
July, 2012
Consulting body:
Office of Rail Regulation
Rail Decentralisation
June, 2012
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Youth Select Committee Public Transport Inquiry
May, 2012
Consulting body:
Youth Select Committee
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Alternative Solutions RUS
May, 2012
Consulting body:
Network Rail
Low carbon vehicles
April, 2012
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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Reforming the railways
April, 2012
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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Devolving Local Major Transport Schemes
April, 2012
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Structural Funds
April, 2012
Consulting body:
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
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High Hurdles on QCs
March, 2012
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Transport Select Committee
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Urban Transport Group responds to Network Rail restructure and MD for the North
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Tobyn Hughes, who leads on rail for the Urban Transport Group, said:
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UK's largest urban transport authorities set out vision for future of transport in the city regions
Thursday, September 15, 2016
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
Urban Transport Group responds to CMA on Bus Services Bill
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Responding to the CMA’s call for additional hurdles in the Bus Services Bill to be introduced for franchising proposals Dr Jon Lamonte, Chair of the Urban Transport Group, said:
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Urban Transport Group responds to EU Referendum
Monday, June 27, 2016
Commenting on the outcome of the EU Referendum, Dr Jon Lamonte, Chair of Urban Transport Group, said:
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Urban Transport Group responds to Shaw report
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Tobyn Hughes, who leads for the Urban Transport Group on rail, said:
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Urban Transport Group welcomes plans for more devolution on rail in London
Friday, January 22, 2016
Tobyn Hughes, who leads for the Urban Transport Group on rail issues, said:
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New era for urban transport as pteg becomes the Urban Transport Group
Friday, January 8, 2016
- Transport for London joins up with six largest city regions -
- Wider role for expanded network -
- Minister welcomes united voice for urban transport -
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pteg responds to Northern and TPEX franchise awards
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tobyn Hughes, who leads on rail for pteg, said:
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