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
Health of the bus market
October, 2018
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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Transport appraisal and modelling strategy: informing future investment decisions
October, 2018
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Doing more for less - How working together on transport cuts costs and saves time
October, 2018
The Urban Transport Group brings together and promotes the interests of Britain’s largest urban areas on transport.
Through working together as a network, we help to save time and money for our members by doing things once and collaboratively – rather than separately and expensively.
Saving significant costs for our members is just one benefit of being part of our organisation.
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Transport (Scotland) Bill
September, 2018
Consulting body:
Scottish Parliament
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Bus Services Act Open data and accessible information
September, 2018
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Future of Mobility
September, 2018
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Last mile: a Call for Evidence on the opportunities available to deliver goods more sustainably
September, 2018
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Policy futures for urban transport
September, 2018
The latest edition of Policy futures for urban transport emphasises how a new deal on funding and powers is essential to keep the UK's cities moving forward.
The report sets out the 10 key policy changes that are needed to make cities healthier, fairer and more prosperous.
These include further devolution of rail services; greater funding for buses; reform of taxi and Private Hire Vehicle legislation; an ambitious strategy to encourage more cycling and walking; a long term investment plan for urban rail services; and a visionary national policy framework on air quality.
How the health sector works: a guide for transport professionals
August, 2018
An introductory guide to the health sector for transport professionals seeking to collaborate with health colleagues within local authorities and the NHS. The guide is intended to provide a starting point for joint working. Note that a companion guide 'How the transport sector works: a guide for health professionals' has also been produced.
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How the transport sector works: a guide for health professionals
August, 2018
An introductory guide to the transport sector for health professionals seeking to collaborate with transport colleagues within local authorities and Combined Authorities. The guide is intended to provide a starting point for joint working. Note that a companion guide 'How the health sector works: a guide for transport professionals' has also been produced.
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Bus idling and emissions
September, 2010
Investigates whether air pollutant emissions from idling buses could be reduced by measures that address behavioural, network/infrastructure and technical factors.
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Carbon pathways for transport in the city regions
July, 2010
Aims to provide decision makers with advice on the best course of action to reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector in the metropolitan areas outside London.
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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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Public transport tendering in the Netherlands
July, 2010
This report looks at how the Netherlands has achieved an integrated public transport network whilst devolving responsibilities for local services to local transport authorities.
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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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Enhancing the PTE role on rail in the city regions
April, 2010
A review of key issues and options for enhancing the PTE role on rail in the city regions, conducted by Atkins for pteg.
Transport works: the case for investing in the city regions
March, 2010
This document outlines the case for continued investment in urban local transport through the recession and beyond. Investing in better transport has been an important part of the stimulus package implemented by government in order to support key sectors of the economy through the recession. Continuing and sustaining this investment for the long term will be an equally important part of the recovery phase, since improving local transport is one of the most effective means of supporting jobs and businesses.
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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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Investing in the railway
June, 2014
pteg's response to 'Investing in the Railway'
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Transport Select Committee
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Senior Traffic Commissioners bus punctuality regime consultation
May, 2014
pteg response to Senior Traffic Commissioner’s bus punctuality regime consultation
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Implementation of Competition Commission bus registration remedies
May, 2014
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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National road and rail networks: draft national policy statement
February, 2014
Response to consultation on the overall policy against which the Secretary of State for Transport will make decisions on applications for nationally significant infrastructure projects on the national road and rail networks.
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
Local Authority Parking
February, 2014
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Government measures to support uptake of ultra low emission vehicles from 2015-2020
January, 2014
Response to an Office for Low Emission Vehicles call for evidence to inform priorities for a £500 million package to support uptake of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs).
Consulting body:
Office for Low Emission Vehicles
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Local decision making on transport expenditure
December, 2013
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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Parliamentary Commission on Physical Activity
December, 2013
Evidence submission focusing on the role of public transport, walking and cycling in tackling physical inactivity.
Consulting body:
Parliamentary Commission on Physical Activity
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Triannual review of Traffic Commissioners
December, 2013
Consulting body:
Department for Transport
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Revised statutory guidance on local bus services
November, 2013
pteg response to a consultation by the Senior Traffic Commissioner on draft 'Statutory document number 14', which outlines responsibilities in respect of bus punctuality and reliability.
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Traffic Commissioners
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Urban Transport Group sets out concerns over new Scottish buses legislation
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the intent of new legislation to reform bus services in Scotland but has warned that changes need to be made if the legislation is to be workable in practice.
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Urban Transport Group welcomes recommendations to overhaul taxi and private hire vehicle legislation
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed a report which calls for an overhaul of legislation for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs).
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Urban Transport Group welcomes rail review as opportunity to extend rail devo benefits
Thursday, September 20, 2018
- opportunity to extend benefits of rail devolution to more passengers -
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New deal on funding and powers essential to keep cities moving forward, stresses Urban Transport Group
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Further devolution of rail services, greater funding for buses and reform of taxi and Private Hire Vehicle legislation – these are just three parts of a new deal on funding and powers that is required to keep the UK’s cities moving forward.
Transport and health professionals can increase collaboration to improve health outcomes, says Urban Transport Group
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Professionals working in the transport and health sectors can work more closely with one another to improve health outcomes in the UK, the Urban Transport Group has said today.
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Urban Transport Group welcomes National Infrastructure Commission call for long term stability for urban transport funding
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has welcomed the first ever National Infrastructure Assessment, published by the National Infrastructure Commission, for offering what it called a “powerful endorsement” of the case for investing more in transport within cities.
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‘Right direction, wrong speed’ - Urban Transport Group responds to Government’s Road to Zero strategy
Monday, July 9, 2018
The Government’s much anticipated ‘Road to Zero’ strategy on reducing emissions from vehicles is heading in the right direction, but at the wrong speed, the Urban Transport Group has warned today.
Urban Transport Group launches ‘Healthy Streets for All’ programme with public health expert Lucy Saunders
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Healthy Streets for All, a new programme to raise awareness and support UK cities in shaping urban environments around people and their health, has been launched today by the Urban Transport Group in collaboration with renowned public health expert Lucy Saunders.
Cycling and walking schemes are transforming UK cities for the better, says new report
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
‘Big shift to active travel in urban transport policy is underway’
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