Liverpool City Region’s Deputy Chief Executive becomes Chair of Urban Transport Group
Richard McGuckin, Deputy Chief Executive of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, is the new Chair of the Urban Transport Group.
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New guide launched to build partnerships between GBR and Mayoral Strategic Authorities
A practitioners’ guide to help build locally-led partnerships between Mayoral Strategic Authorities and the railway has been launched, as the journey to GBR progresses.
New powers to “end the blight” of pavement parking welcome, says Urban Transport Group
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed “new and improved legal powers” that will be given to local leaders, which will make it easier to restrict pavement parking.
Government’s new strategy hits home the need to act on road safety
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy for its commitment to reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads.
Urban Transport Group welcomes Railways Bill, as Second Reading takes place in Commons
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the Railways Bill, as the Second Reading of the legislation takes places in the House of Commons today.
Railways Bill is ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to reshape rail system
The Urban Transport Group is today welcoming the introduction of the Railways Bill into Parliament - the legislation that will create Great British Railways (GBR).
Transport for Wales becomes Principal Member of Urban Transport Group
Transport for Wales has become the newest Principal Member of the Urban Transport Group, the UK’s network of transport authorities.
Transport Minister Simon Lightwood appears on Urban Transport Group podcast to mark ‘new dawn’ for buses
Simon Lightwood, the Minister for Roads and Buses, was the special guest on the Urban Transport Group’s podcast yesterday – coinciding with the Bus Services Bill becoming law.
New bus law represents ‘watershed moment’ for bus passengers
The Urban Transport Group has welcomed the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill becoming law today (Tuesday), describing it as a ‘watershed moment’ for bus passengers.