Urban Transport Group responds to ‘deeply worrying’ bus figures
The Urban Transport Group has today responded to the latest statistics on bus patronage released by the Department for Transport.
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New report highlights changing transport needs of “flat white economy”
Transport needs in urban areas are changing amid the growth of the so-called “flat white economy”, a new report from the Urban Transport Group highlights today.
Urban Transport Group concerned over 'cost dumping' on urban and regional rail networks
Lead Board member on rail issues for the Urban Transport Group, Ben Still, has today written to the Chief Executive of the Office of Rail and Road Regulation (ORR).
As taxi and PHV numbers surge, new report calls for more strategic policy approach
A new report from the Urban Transport Group has set out the far reaching implications for cities of ongoing transformational change and growth in the taxi and PHV sector.
Urban Transport Group responds to new Government rail policy
Ben Still, who leads for the Urban Transport Group on rail, said...
UTG welcomes funding focus on cities
Jonathan Bray, Director of the Urban Transport Group, said: 'We welcome the focus of this funding announcement on the importance of investing in transport in cities and city regions'
UTG response to RDG partnership railway launch
Ben Still, Managing Director of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and board director and lead on rail for the Urban Transport Group, comments on the Rail Delivery Group's ‘In Partnership for Britain’s Prosperity’ announcement.
New report provides rationale for deeper investment in regional rail infrastructure and services
A report from the Urban Transport Group has found that investing in a typical range of different types of regional rail services would represent high value for money and bring significant economic benefits.
Urban transport authorities set out vision for change
As the party conference season begins, the Urban Transport Group (which represents the seven largest urban transport authorities in England) has set out its vision for a partnership between national government and transport authorities to deliver high quality and integrated transport networks which support sustainable and inclusive growth at a time of rapid technological and social change.