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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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King’s Speech is ‘signal of intent’ on Government’s ambitious transport plans
Today’s King’s Speech represents a strong ‘signal of intent’ on the new Government’s ambitious plans for the transport sector, the Urban Transport Group has said.
King’s Speech: Ambitious transport reforms central to Government’s legislative plans for growth
Reforming bus services and creating Great British Railways are the key transport priorities that cities regions are ready to support should they feature in the new Government’s legislative plans.
Precarious position of public transport in cities laid bare in report
Public transport in English city regions is in a precarious position, exacerbated by the pandemic – as a new report reveals the full extent of England’s changing transport landscape over the last decade.
Urban Transport Next: Ticket to ride
Join Mayor Steve Rotheram for a special conversation on his vision for transport in the Liverpool City Region - 5 September.
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A Smoother Ride – Can capital investment deliver more efficient bus services?
This paper explores whether capital investment in bus can be used to make bus services more efficient. Using modelling, it shows that capital investment in zero emission buses and bus priority can indeed unlock efficiencies, and that these benefits can be multiplied by combining that investment with enhanced revenue funding support.
Read more about A Smoother Ride – Can capital investment deliver more efficient bus services?
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