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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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Greater Manchester transport boss continues as Chair of Urban Transport Group
Steve Warrener, Managing Director of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), will continue to be Chair of the Urban Transport Group for an additional year.
Bus Services Bill ‘heralds smoother ride’ for English bus services
The Bus Services Bill, which was today introduced into the House of Lords, “heralds a smoother ride” for bus services across England, according to the Urban Transport Group, the UK’s network of transport authorities.
Urban Transport Group welcomes Government’s English Devolution White Paper
The Urban Transport Group, the UK’s network of transport authorities, has welcomed the publication of the English Devolution White Paper, unveiled today by Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner.
Urban Transport Next: Journeys for everyone
Join our conversation with Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands - 12th February 2025
Featured blog
Bus Services Bill: Smoothing out the franchising ride
What is the new Bus Services Bill and what could it mean for Local Transport Authorities and passengers? Policy Advisor Monta Drozdova takes a look.
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A Smoother Ride
Explore our trio of papers on bus policy.
A brighter transport future - Join the Journey
Want to be part of our mission to improve public transport and active travel options in city regions? Discover the opportunities to become a member, official supporter or to partner with us.
Report
The pathway to a brighter transport future: The fiscal imperative
This paper explores the opportunity transport investment presents for the achievement of government's policy goals and the immediate funding priorities that must be addressed ahead of the Spending Review to enable this opportunity to be realised.
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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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