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.
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Resources
White van cities: Questions, challenges and options on the growth of urban van traffic
April, 2018
Our report, White van cities: Questions, challenges and options on the growth of urban van traffic, shows how van traffic is the fastest growing sector of road traffic with growth forecast to continue.
However, the evidence on what is driving growth in van traffic is limited and under researched.
This report explores the scale and nature of the growth in van traffic and the impacts on city regions across a range of policy areas, each of which play a key role in determining whether our cities are the kinds of places that people want to live, work, invest and spend time in.
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Number crunch: Transport trends in the city regions
April, 2018
Our report, Number crunch: Transport trends in the city regions, identifies some of the most defining patterns of the past decade (and projected future trends) that are changing the face of the UK’s city regions, and the way that people travel within them.
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.
The report draws on data from our unique, free and interactive online tool ‘Data Hub’, which allows users to generate bespoke analysis, graphics and charts of transport, economic and population data.
Major Road Network
March, 2018
UTG response to DfT consultation on Proposals for a Major Road Network
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Department for Transport
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Banks, bytes and bikes: The transport priorities of the new economy
February, 2018
Our report, Banks, bytes and bikes: The transport priorities of the new economy, highlights how transport needs in urban areas are changing amid the growth of the so-called “flat white economy”.
It sets out how this new economy is already a major driver of the wider UK economy, and how business sectors such as communications, media and information increasingly favour urban locations with good quality of place, as well as good access on foot, by bike and by public transport.
The report challenges monolithic views of what business wants on transport in favour of a more nuanced perspective which recognises that there is a new economy with new perspectives on transport priorities.
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Rail Infrastructure Investment Inquiry
January, 2018
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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National Infrastructure Assessment
January, 2018
Consulting body:
National Infrastructure Commission
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Air quality: Additional measures to support individuals and businesses affected by local NO2 plans
January, 2018
Consulting body:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Urban Transport Review 2017
December, 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.
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TSC inquiry into Mobility as a Service
December, 2017
Consulting body:
Transport Select Committee
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Taxi! Issues and Options for City Region Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Policy
December, 2017
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.
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Rail Cities in the 21st Century - The Case for Devolution
October, 2010
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.
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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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Implementation of Competition Commission bus registration remedies
May, 2014
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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.
Consulting body:
Traffic Commissioners
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Periodic Review 2013: Draft Determination
September, 2013
Consulting body:
Office of Rail Regulation
Open Access Options
August, 2013
pteg response to ORR consultation on rail open access.
Consulting body:
Office of Rail Regulation
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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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Rail Cities UK report maps out better future for urban rail
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Rail expansion ‘only viable option’ to help UK cities achieve economic, environmental & social goals
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Rail fares consultation “ignores case for greater fares simplification and integration in cities”
Monday, June 4, 2018
The Urban Transport Group has today responded to the launch of a public consultation on rail fares in the UK.
Government’s Clean Air Strategy ‘lacks coherence’ on tackling transport emissions
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
The Government’s new Clean Air Strategy lacks coherence and a truly joined up approach for reducing emissions from transport, the Urban Transport Group has warned today.
Bus partnership website relaunched
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Website aims to prevent ‘wheel reinvention’ on partnership agreements
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Growth in van traffic creating ‘considerable challenges’ for UK cities, finds report
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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.
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Dramatic shifts in transport trends of UK cities, revealed in new report
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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.