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
National Infrastructure Assessment
Air quality: Additional measures to support individuals and businesses affected by local NO2 plans
Urban Transport Review 2017
"A lot has changed in urban transport over the past year," writes Lilian Greenwood MP, and Chair of the Transport Select Committee, in the foreword to the Urban Transport Review 2017.
In collaboration with Passenger Transport magazine, this Review features an in depth interview with our Chair Tobyn Hughes, our Director Jonathan Bray shares his key issues for 2018, and we profile some of the most significant changes to transport during 2017.
TSC inquiry into Mobility as a Service
Taxi! Issues and Options for City Region Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Policy
Our new report, ‘Taxi! Issues and options for city region taxi and private hire vehicle policy’, sets out the far reaching implications for cities of ongoing transformational change and growth in the taxi and PHV sector.
The report also calls for a new approach to taxi and PHV policy to ensure a good service for users whilst also making sure the sector contributes to wider public policy goals around public safety, congestion reduction, economic inclusion and air quality.
Improving Air Quality
Network Rail's consultation on its methodology for allocating fixed costs to train operators in Control Period 5 (CP6)
Initial take on the 2017 Budget
The Transformational Benefits of Investing in Regional Rail
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.
Network Rail's consultation on variable charges and station charges in Control Period 6 (CP6)
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Rail Cities in the 21st Century - The Case for Devolution
Modern and efficient rail networks are key to ensuring that city regions can grow in a green and smart way. But to realise the potential of urban rail, remote control by Whitehall needs to be replaced with local control by the city regions themselves. Only then can rail play its part in the fully integrated, responsive public transport networks that the city regions need.
Bus idling and emissions
Investigates whether air pollutant emissions from idling buses could be reduced by measures that address behavioural, network/infrastructure and technical factors.
Carbon pathways for transport in the city regions
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.
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.
Public transport tendering in the Netherlands
This report looks at how the Netherlands has achieved an integrated public transport network whilst devolving responsibilities for local services to local transport authorities.
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.
Enhancing the PTE role on rail in the city regions
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
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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Government measures to support uptake of ultra low emission vehicles from 2015-2020
Local decision making on transport expenditure
Parliamentary Commission on Physical Activity
Triannual review of Traffic Commissioners
Revised statutory guidance on local bus services
Periodic Review 2013: Draft Determination
Open Access Options
Passenger transport in isolated communities
EU Balance of competence on transport
Network Rail Long Term Planning Process: Urban Regional Market Study
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Growth in van traffic creating ‘considerable challenges’ for UK cities, finds report
The significant growth of van traffic in the UK is creating ‘considerable challenges’ for cities and urban areas, from poor air quality to congestion - a new report from the Urban Transport Group finds today.
Dramatic shifts in transport trends of UK cities, revealed in new report
Ageing urban populations, rapid bus passenger decline and huge growth in private hire vehicles are just some of the dramatic shifts taking place in UK cities, a new report from the Urban Transport Group reveals today.
Select Committees’ report is “wake-up call” for government on air quality, says Urban Transport Group
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed an unprecedented joint inquiry by four House of Commons Select Committees on the Government’s failure to improve air quality in the UK.
Urban Transport Group responds to ‘deeply worrying’ bus figures
The Urban Transport Group has today responded to the latest statistics on bus patronage released by the Department for Transport.
New report highlights changing transport needs of “flat white economy”
Transport needs in urban areas are changing amid the growth of the so-called “flat white economy”, a new report from the Urban Transport Group highlights today.
Urban Transport Group concerned over 'cost dumping' on urban and regional rail networks
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
As taxi and PHV numbers surge, new report calls for more strategic policy approach
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.
Urban Transport Group responds to new Government rail policy
Ben Still, who leads for the Urban Transport Group on rail, said:
UTG welcomes funding focus on cities
Jonathan Bray, Director of the Urban Transport Group, said:
UTG response to RDG partnership railway launch
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.