Spending Review provides funding clarity to deliver vital local transport schemes and services
The Urban Transport Group has today responded to the Spending Review announcement made by the Chancellor.
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Chancellor’s transport package is “huge vote of confidence” for sector, says Urban Transport Group
The Urban Transport Group – the UK’s network of transport authorities – has responded to the Chancellor’s transport investment package, unveiled today (Wednesday) ahead of next week’s Spending Review.
Spending Review is ‘critical moment’ to secure future of public transport
The Government is being urged to use its forthcoming Spending Review to commit to funding that will secure the future of public transport, which is a core enabler of local and national economic growth.
West of England Mayoral Combined Authority becomes Principal Member of Urban Transport Group
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has become the newest Principal Member of the Urban Transport Group, the UK’s network of transport authorities.
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.
Urban Transport Group welcomes Government’s plans for rail reform
The Urban Transport Group has welcomed plans outlined by Government to overhaul the rail system, including ‘giving devolved leaders more of a say on the services that directly impact their towns and cities.’
Transport devolution is delivering, but must go ‘further and faster’ to unlock economic growth – report highlights
English transport devolution is delivering real change across major cities, from enhancing connectivity to boosting housebuilding, but must go ‘further and faster’ to unlock additional economic growth.