Transport for West Midlands

The future of public transport written like an advertisement on the side of a bus

Government programmes 17 Mar 2022

Public transport: What does the future hold?

Is it short-sighted to expect public transport to ‘pay’ for itself? Shouldn’t some other benefits of having a fit-for-purpose system also be considered?

UK 3 Mar 2022

Shared mobility: Fair shares for all

Shared mobility will play a major role in achieving environmental targets. It will also help to ‘level up’ transport options for the disadvantaged

Air quality 24 Feb 2022

Decarbonisation: It's time to deliver

The debate regarding why or when local authorities should decarbonise their transport systems is over. What policies can start cutting greenhouse gas emissions?

Deployment in Hammersmith with Liberty Charge team and leader of Hammersmith: Councillor Stephen Cowan

Urban 1 Feb 2022

Virgin Media Park and Charge project ready to share major learnings

Jason Simpson, vice president, Liberty Global shares the key learnings from the Virgin Media Park & Charge project.

‘Big data’ is helping to reduce traffic congestion

Transport minister Rachel Maclean has been shown how more than three million pieces of data a day from the West Midland’s road network is helping reduce congestion.

Electrification 2 Jun 2021

EV infrastructure (Pt 2): Power to the people

The creation of a convenient and comprehensive public charging network is vital to build confidence for the transition to electric cars and vans, and to keep their wheels turning.

Strategies for modal shift explored at Virtual Smart Transport Conference

Key speakers from the public and private sector will explore how to aid the shift away from private vehicles at next month’s Virtual Smart Transport Conference.

Birmingham launches CAZ vehicle scrappage scheme

Birmingham City Council has launched a vehicle scrappage and travel credit scheme ahead of the opening of its clean air zone (CAZ) on June 1.

West Midlands urges Government to devolve more regional transport powers

Mayor for the West Midlands Andy Street is calling on the Government to grant more powers so the region has more control over its regional transport.

West Midlands to invest £260m to create 500-mile active travel network

TfWM will invest £260 million as part of its new Starley Network that will establish 500 miles of cycling and active travel routes across the region.