Urban Transport Group

Government programmes 26 May 2021

National bus strategy get mixed reception

Government plans for England’s buses gain support, but questions are raised over the ability of local authorities to comply with proposed timescales

Laura Shoaf named chair of Urban Transport Group

The Urban Transport Group has appointed Laura Shoaf, managing director of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), as chair

Major UK cities call for funding and powers for Covid-19 recovery

Major UK city transport authorities are urging the Government for more funding and powers to help rebuild after Covid-19.

Reports 21 Sep 2020

Building back better on urban transport

This Urban Transport Group report urges the Government to support transport authorities with more funding and powers to help rebuild after Covid-19.

Transport for Wales joins Urban Transport Group

The Urban Transport Group has expanded its reach after Transport for Wales became its latest member, joining its 13-strong network of transport authorities.

City regions welcome e-scooter trials but highlight need for safeguards

City region transport authorities have welcomed Government plans to bring forward trials of e-scooters to explore the role they might play in the future of urban transport and to inform future decisions around micro-mobility legislation.

National Express temporarily suspends services due to COVID-19

National Express has temporarily suspended all of its coach services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.