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Our blog offers commentary, analysis and insights on the latest urban transport debates from our team of experts, as well as our Director’s regular column for Passenger Transport magazine.

The competition is over

Local transport funding took a major step forward at the end of last month with Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding being allocated by formula rather than competition. Tom Ellerton looks at the movement away from short-term competitive pots.

English devolution can be key to transport change

This past decade has seen the English devolution journey primarily powered and underpinned by transport, at the heart of the most significant developments in the devolution of functions and funds. But how did we get here and what’s next?

Moving beyond the Budget

We must now start to look towards the Spending Review in Spring and make a compelling case for investment in public transport, writes Jason Prince in his latest column for Passenger Transport magazine.

It’s time to deliver a green bus revolution

With ambitious target dates of decarbonising bus fleets fast approaching, how can our cities bridge the decarbonisation gap and bring about a green bus revolution, asks our Policy Advisor Monta Drozdova.

All eyes on devolution

It seems that English devolution has arrived at a point of true political convergence, with all parties recognising and praising the benefits it can bring. But how did we get here, asks Monta Drozdova.

Devolution seeds will bear fruit

Against the precarious backdrop of public transport, mayors and local leaders in our city regions are planting seeds of optimism, writes Jason Prince in his latest column for Passenger Transport magazine.