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We want city-regions, their towns and surrounding areas to be green, fair, healthy and prosperous places, supported by public transport and active travel options which provide access and opportunity for all.
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Spending Review provides funding clarity to deliver vital local transport schemes and services
The Urban Transport Group has today responded to the Spending Review announcement made by the Chancellor.
Chancellor’s transport package is “huge vote of confidence” for sector, says Urban Transport Group
The Urban Transport Group – the UK’s network of transport authorities – has responded to the Chancellor’s transport investment package, unveiled today (Wednesday) ahead of next week’s Spending Review.
Spending Review is ‘critical moment’ to secure future of public transport
The Government is being urged to use its forthcoming Spending Review to commit to funding that will secure the future of public transport, which is a core enabler of local and national economic growth.
The pathway to a brighter transport future - Report series
This series of reports, starting in September 2024 and running up to the Spending Review, maps out how we can achieve a brighter transport future.
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Bus takes centre stage in House of Commons
Today marks a significant moment as the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill enters the House of Commons. Monta Drozdova and Tom Ellerton take a look at this long-anticipated legislation and what it means for the future of buses.
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Get the ‘inside track’ on transport trends
Our report explains what they are, why they are happening and what they mean for transport in UK city regions.
A Smoother Ride
Explore our trio of papers on bus policy.
Report
The pathway to a brighter transport future: Invest and grow
This report, published ahead of the Spending Review, calls on Government to provide long-term funding certainty and stability for local transport, addressing the long-term capital and revenue needs of UTG's members to enable them to continue their vital work of driving economic growth in their regions.
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City Regions Transport All-Party Parliamentary Group
The City Regions Transport All-Party Parliamentary Group, for which the Urban Transport Group is the secretariat, is a dedicated cross-party forum to promote discussion and engagement on transport issues facing city regions.
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