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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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Urban Transport Group joins new Government Panel to boost green buses
The Urban Transport Group has joined the Government’s new UK Bus Manufacturing Panel, which launched today in Sheffield.
‘Green shoots of growth’ show the way for return to public transport
‘Green shoots of growth’ in the latest transport statistics demonstrate that public transport is continuing its strong return, with growing passenger numbers across bus, rail and light rail modes approaching pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report.
Mayors and devolved authorities must be empowered to deliver transformational local rail services in upcoming legislation, report urges
Mayors and devolved authorities must have a central role in the running of local rail services in the forthcoming Rail Reform Bill, to ensure rail complements local plans for growth, housing, skills and the environment, according to a new report.
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.
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Reasons to be cheerful in latest transport trends
What are the rays of hope in the latest transport figures? Tom Ellerton, Technical Manager and author of the Inside track report series, explains as UTG publishes its latest paper on transport trends.
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Harnessing the opportunity of our local railways
Our new report sets out the case for a new, meaningful role for devolved leaders and authorities in the railways.
A Smoother Ride
Explore our trio of papers on bus policy.
Report
The pathway to a brighter transport future: Delivering growth through transport devolution
This report charts the history and success of English transport devolution to the present day, and sets out recommendations on how to fully realise the benefits it offers for future growth.
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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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