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Resources
Resources
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.
Transport and Social Inclusion: Have we made the connections in our cities?
Future of Rail Franchising
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.
Review of Access Planning
Local Economic Assessments - consultation on draft statutory guidance
Improving engagement by statutory and non-statutory consultees
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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MPs say enough is enough on poor bus services
A House of Commons Early Day Motion which calls for local authorities and PTEs to be given the powers to step in and regulate bus services, where private companies have failed to deliver, has now attracted the support of more than 100 Labour and Liberal Democrat backbench MPs (including six memb
pteg backs government moves to speed up bus franchising process
pteg has backed proposals to speed up the introduction of Quality Contract (bus franchise) schemes in response to a Department for Transport consultation.
National Audit Office report on light rail ‘the way forward’ for next generation of schemes
pteg today welcomed the findings of the National Audit Office (NAO) report published today on ‘Improving public transport in England through light rail’
Chris Mulligan, Director General of GMPTE, takes the lead for pteg on light rail:
pteg commissions new research on ‘case for light rail’
pteg has commissioned consultants Steer Davies Gleave to review the transport, economic, environmental and safety benefits of light rail and tram schemes.
Failure to invest in rail could slow regional regeneration
Economic development in some of Britain’s largest regional cities could be held back through lack of investment in their commuter rail networks, a new report, launched today shows.
PTEs seek more powers over local rail networks
pteg is calling for PTEs to be given an enhanced role in the delivery of local rail services in its response to Alistair Darling’s rail review.
Roy Wicks, Director General of South Yorkshire PTE, takes the lead for pteg on rail:
New research highlights obstacles to improving big city bus services
Key targets for patronage growth and service quality are not being met in some of Britain’s largest cities according to a new analysis of the state of bus services published by pteg today.
MPs give cross-party support for reform of bus industry
Labour and Lib Dem MPs today launched a House of Commons Early Day Motion which supports giving local authorities the powers to franchise bus services.
pteg welcomes Government move on quality contracts
pteg today welcomed the Government's announcement that they plan to consult on reducing the time it would take for PTEs and local authorities to introduce bus quality contract schemes.
pteg welcomes Government moves to devolve powers over local rail networks
pteg today welcomed Alistair Darling’s announcement that powers over local rail services could be devolved to the Passenger Transport Executives.
Roy Wicks, Director General of South Yorkshire PTE, takes the lead for pteg on rail: