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We want city regions that are green, prosperous and equitable. Discover how transport can support this vision.
The Good Life
Transport has a key role to play in shaping a new and sustainable era for the suburbs. Find out more in our report.
The legal and regulatory framework for the future of transport
As new mobility formats emerge and as vehicles become more connected and autonomous, we need a legal and regulatory framework that keeps pace whilst balancing consumer benefits with the wider public interest.
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UTG responds to Government’s decision to extend funding for bus services and continue fares cap
The Urban Transport Group has responded to the Government’s decision to extend funding to protect bus services and continue the national £2 fares cap until early summer.
Loss of services and higher fares 'extremely likely' without further Government support for bus, report warns
Bus passengers could be dealt the double blow of fewer services and higher fares if the Government ends its Covid-related support for the bus at the end of March.
Greater Manchester transport boss is new Chair of Urban Transport Group
Steve Warrener, the Managing Director of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), is the new Chair of the Urban Transport Group – the UK’s network of city region transport authorities.
Report
Future Streets: Challenges and opportunities
Streets are often the most contested spaces in any town or city. There are a large number and wide variety of calls on street space (at least 160 legitimate calls), and they simply can’t all be met. This report seeks to help local highway and strategic transport authorities rise to the challenge of better street and kerbside management.
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Why car-free leisure travel is the ultimate Good Journey
Is this the ultimate no brainer? Everyone agrees that leisure traffic is the growth market for public transport. So, how about the public transport sector works with visitor attractions to promote car-free travel? How hard can it be? Not so hard now we have the well-established non-profit company Good Journey, writes Jonathan Bray...
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Moving City Regions Together
Discover how the Urban Transport Group and its members are moving city regions together.
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