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Policy
Our latest reports, briefings and consultation responses are listed below. Use the search or filter functions to discover specific policy documents.
You can also see our full list of policy topics via the link below.
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Open Access Options
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Passenger transport in isolated communities
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EU Balance of competence on transport
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Network Rail Long Term Planning Process: Urban Regional Market Study
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Long term planning process: Long distance market study
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What do the health reforms mean for PTEs?
A pteg briefing, written with support from Sustrans and Dr Adrian Davis, on the opportunities for PTEs presented by the Government's health reforms.
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LSTF Monitoring and Evaluation Guidance - Final Report
Building on the work of the Department for Transport, pteg commissioned AECOM to prepare additional guidance for PTEs and other Local Transport Authorities to assist in the monitoring and evaluation of Local Sustainable Transport Fund projects. The guidance provides a practical approach to developing cost effective and affordable monitoring and evaluation programmes.
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Implications of evolving education policy for bus services and costs
Internal report by STC Ltd and Strata Consultants focusing on evolving education policy and the likely implications for bus services, demand and costs both now and in the future. The report also considers the options for PTEs in responding to these changes.
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A better deal for the bus from the Spending Review
Summarises how buses are funded, the raw deal they have been getting, and how the Spending Review can give the bus the greater share of available funding that it deserves given its contribution to multiple Government policy goals.
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Reform of the National Curriculum in England
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Freight in the City Regions
This report sets out the context for freight transport across our major urban areas, providing an overview of issues, trends and key policy considerations. The report also provides a policy toolkit for authorities to consider when developing their freight strategies.
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Integrated Transport Block Funding
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Real Time Train Information
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Transport number crunch
In this briefing we seek to place the 2011 and 2012 Autumn Statements in the context of other major changes in transport funding that have taken place since May 2010, analysing the implications for local transport.
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Funding shift - How the regional cities lose out on transport
This briefing looks at three current and emerging trends on transport funding which threaten to take funding out of the major urban areas of the Midlands and the North.
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The Case for the Urban Bus - the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus
A detailed evaluation of the economic and social benefits of investing in the urban bus.
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Work of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency
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Integrated Public Transport Committee Inquiry
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Fixed Track Access Charge
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Nationally significant infrastructure planning: Extending the regime to business and commercial projects
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Nationally significant infrastructure planning: Expanding and improving the 'one stop shop' approach for consents
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Concessionary Travel: The funding timebomb for PTEs
The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme has been highly successful in giving older and disabled people the freedom of free off‐peak bus travel. But the costs of the scheme are rising fast whilst funding is falling. This financial ‘timebomb’ will lead to severe cuts in other frontline transport services unless a sustainable funding solution can be found.
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Bus Subsidy Reform Consultation
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ORR's Approach to Transparency
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EU Bus Passenger Rights
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Moving on: Working towards a better public transport offer for young people in tough times
Aims to get local transport authorities thinking about how they can provide the best deal for young people on public transport in a difficult economic climate.
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Network Rail's output framework for 2014-2019
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Capacity Charge
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