The Resource Centre holds all our documents (briefings, consultation responses, press releases and reports). Signed-in members also have access to projects. You can search the Resource Centre by topic or by type of document.
Resources
Resources
Improving Air Quality
November, 2017
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Transport Select Committee
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Network Rail's consultation on its methodology for allocating fixed costs to train operators in Control Period 5 (CP6)
November, 2017
Consulting body:
Network Rail
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Initial take on the 2017 Budget
November, 2017
This briefing provides an initial take on the 2017 Budget.
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The Transformational Benefits of Investing in Regional Rail
October, 2017
Regional rail services carry more than three times the numbers of passengers than the much higher profile long distance (Inter-City) services. As the UK’s city regions increasingly develop their service sector economies and concentrate employment in city centres, rail enables large numbers of people to be moved efficiently and effectively into these ever more congested places.
With signs that central government is beginning to recognise the strength of these arguments, there is a need to translate them into something more tangible and practical by using evidence taken from case studies from around the UK rail network. By providing case studies that potentially have a resonance with other locations, this report aims to help these locations demonstrate the potential economic, social and environmental benefits of developing their own projects to stakeholders and funding and delivery partners.
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Network Rail's consultation on variable charges and station charges in Control Period 6 (CP6)
October, 2017
Consulting body:
Network Rail
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Policy Futures
September, 2017
Policy futures for urban transport sets out how, with more focused governance in place, the city regions are delivering major investment programmes including on public transport, highways and active travel, and smart ticketing. The report says that - with the right national policy framework - further and faster progress can be made, including:
- ensuring that the benefits of transformative technological change are maximised including new ways of paying for access to transport, connected and autonomous vehicles and data;
- that barriers between different sectors are broken down so that the benefits that transport can bring to achieving wider policy goals - in areas like health, employment and education - are fully realised.
ORR's consultation on the overall framework for regulating Network Rail (PR18)
September, 2017
Consulting body:
Office of Rail and Road
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The Scandinavian way to better public transport
August, 2017
‘The Scandinavian Way to Better Public Transport’ shows how transport authorities in three Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Denmark and Norway) are using devolved powers to transform public transport for the better - and sets out the lessons that the UK could learn.
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Rail Devolution Works
July, 2017
Our ‘Rail Devolution Works’ report argues that further rail devolution will enable other regions and areas to also radically transform rail services in a way that supports economic growth at the same time as improving the journey experience for passengers.
The report takes a detailed look at how devolution changed rail services for the better in Merseyside, on London Overground, in Scotland and in Tyne and Wear.
Improving air quality: reducing nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities
June, 2017
UTG response to DEFRA and Department for Transport's consultation on air quality.
Consulting body:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Light Rail and the City Regions Inquiry - Final Report
February, 2010
Report setting out the findings of the All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group/pteg Light Rail and the City Regions Inquiry. The report includes a suite of recommendations for national government, local transport authorities and the light rail sector based on evidence submitted to the Inquiry.
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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.
Benefits of simplified and integrated ticketing in public transport
October, 2009
A report for pteg by Booz and Co which surveys the global evidence on the benefits of simple and integrated public transport ticketing.
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Scenarios and opportunities for reducing greenhouse gases and emissions from bus fleets in PTE areas
March, 2009
Investigates scenarios and opportunities for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and toxic pollutants from bus fleets in the PTE areas.
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Trends in older and disabled concessionary trips
November, 2008
Evidence from the second year of free local schemes in PTE areas
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Barbara Castle and the Story of the 1968 Transport Act
September, 2008
A commemorative brochure which tells the full story of Barbara Castle and the 1968 Transport Act.
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Passenger transport in isolated communities
August, 2013
pteg response to the Transport Committee inquiry into 'Passenger transport in isolated communities'.
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Transport Select Committee
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EU Balance of competence on transport
August, 2013
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Network Rail Long Term Planning Process: Urban Regional Market Study
July, 2013
Consulting body:
Network Rail
Long term planning process: Long distance market study
June, 2013
Consulting body:
Network 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
Integrated Transport Block Funding
March, 2013
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Real Time Train Information
March, 2013
Consulting body:
Office of Rail Regulation
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Work of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency
January, 2013
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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Integrated Public Transport Committee Inquiry
January, 2013
Consulting body:
National Assembly for Wales
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Fixed Track Access Charge
January, 2013
Consulting body:
Network Rail
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Urban Transport Group concerned over 'cost dumping' on urban and regional rail networks
Friday, December 15, 2017
Lead Board member on rail issues for the Urban Transport Group, Ben Still, has today written to the Chief Executive of the Office of Rail and Road Regulation (ORR) to express the Group's concerns about industry processes that could further shift the balance of the railways' infrastructure costs
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As taxi and PHV numbers surge, new report calls for more strategic policy approach
Friday, December 1, 2017
A new report from the Urban Transport Group, ‘Taxi! Issues and options for city region taxi and private hire vehicle policy’, has set out the far reaching implications for cities of ongoing transformational change and growth in the taxi and PHV sector.
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Urban Transport Group responds to new Government rail policy
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Ben Still, who leads for the Urban Transport Group on rail, said:
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UTG welcomes funding focus on cities
Monday, November 20, 2017
Jonathan Bray, Director of the Urban Transport Group, said:
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UTG response to RDG partnership railway launch
Monday, October 30, 2017
Ben Still, Managing Director of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and board director and lead on rail for the Urban Transport Group, comments on the Rail Delivery Group's ‘In Partnership for Britain’s Prosperity’ announcement.
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New report provides rationale for deeper investment in regional rail infrastructure and services
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
A report from the Urban Transport Group has found that investing in a typical range of different types of regional rail services would represent high value for money and bring significant economic benefits.
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Urban transport authorities set out vision for change
Monday, September 18, 2017
Blueprint for better urban transport shows way forward on devolution and investment
New report shows how UK can follow the Scandinavian way to better transport
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Report finds ‘innovation, devolution and franchising is getting results for passengers and cities’
Urban Transport Group appoints new Assistant Director
Monday, July 24, 2017
The Urban Transport Group, which represents the strategic transport authorities for the seven largest city regions in England, has appointed a new Assistant Director to deliver policy and research initiatives for its members.
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New report proves devolved rail networks work for passengers and the areas they serve
Thursday, July 20, 2017
A study of devolved rail services in the UK has identified a strong trend of dramatic increases in performance, reliability and satisfaction levels among passengers since responsibilities for local rail services were devolved from Whitehall.