Urban Transport Group
@utg-uk.bsky.social
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We are the UK’s network of transport authorities.
📊 City region economies are starting to close the productivity gap. In 2023, every key city in England grew at or above the national average, suggesting our cities’ economies are turning a corner. More in our new 'Inside track' report.
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🚨 Our new report on transport trends is out🚨 It shows: 📈 City region economies are growing 🚉 Rail is back at pre‑pandemic levels 🚍 Local control is starting to deliver - bus patronage in Greater Manchester +11% 🐝 ➡️Devolution continuing at pace
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What does
@mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social
want to achieve with buses? 🚌 Affordable fares, new routes & longer operating hours, bus priority, greener & more accessible vehicles, & safer journeys. Find out more on our podcast - 25 March (12-1pm). Sign up 🖊️
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4 days ago
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"Mayors and Mayoral Strategic Authorities truly understand their places, their passengers and their priorities. "For rail to truly succeed, local leaders must have a far stronger say." Our Director
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
in Passenger Transport.
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"We need a transport network that people can trust, wherever they live, and to get our region moving." Mayor Helen Godwin will discuss her plans for transport across the West of England, when she joins our live podcast - 25 March 🎙️ Register for free:
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9 days ago
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"This is a moment of real possibility. After years of debates and reviews, we finally have a route to a simpler, more accountable railway."
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
on why 2026 can be the year we let rail shine - in his column for Passenger Transport.
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11 days ago
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New Urban Transport Next podcast confirmed ✅ Mayor Helen Godwin will share the West of England's new vision for “a transport network you can trust” – focused on reliability, simplicity and greener journeys. 🗓️ 25 March ⏲️12-1pm 💻 Online Register 👇
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15 days ago
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How will rail reform and GBR shape the future of Britain’s transport? Rail Minister Lord Hendy shared his perspectives with us for our latest Urban Transport Next podcast. 🎧 Listen now
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Thanks to AtkinsRéalis for supporting our podcast.
16 days ago
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We were delighted to welcome Lord Hendy to our Urban Transport Next podcast🎙️ The Rail Minister talked about the future of Britain’s railways and what reform could mean for passengers - a must‑listen for anyone working in transport 🛤️🧍🧳 🎧 Listen now
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17 days ago
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The Transport Committee has published its report into the Railways Bill, acknowledging the need for a greater local role in rail legislation. Here's what our Director
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
had to say.
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🎉 We're thrilled to announce Richard McGuckin, Deputy Chief Executive of
@lpoolcityregion.bsky.social
, as our new Chair. Richard leads the region's ambitious transport programme - a multi-billion pound investment shaping the future of mobility.
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about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Urban Transport Group
Centre for Cities
about 2 months ago
🚀Cities Outlook 2026 is out now! 🏙️ Our annual report looks at how the UK’s cities are performing — and what that means for economic growth and living standards.
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🚉🤝 Our Director
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
emphasised the importance of strong partnerships between Mayoral Strategic Authorities and GBR - to the Railways Bill Committee yesterday. 📽️ Catch up on the whole session here 👇
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about 2 months ago
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"There has been a palpable shift in the way people see the role of buses," says our Director
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
in this
@theobserveruk.bsky.social
column. It highlights the success of franchising in Greater Manchester, where bus journeys have risen by 11%.
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New franchises could turn the bus around on public transport
After years of deregulation, some local governments are taking back control – but more will be needed to counter flagging passenger numbers
https://observer.co.uk/news/columnists/article/the-wheels-on-the-bus-went-round-and-round
about 2 months ago
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How can locally-led partnerships between Mayoral Strategic Authorities and the railway be built as rail reform progresses? Our members, together with Shadow GBR partners, have created a practitioners’ guide to do just that. Read more 👇
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about 2 months ago
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Government has announced new local powers to introduce pavement parking restrictions. Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller comments on the news.
gov.uk/government/n...
Our full statement 👇
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2 months ago
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🗓️ New Year, new job! 🥳 Looking for a role that helps shape transport policy? Look no further. We're recruiting for a Policy Officer to produce impactful research, briefings, reports and much more. Apply by 15 Jan 👇
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vacancies/po...
2 months ago
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Government has today published its new Road Safety Strategy 🛣️⚠️📃 Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller responds. Full story on our website ⬇️
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2 months ago
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Is your current job feeling a bit last year? 😉 We're hiring! Join us as our Membership & Communications Officer to deliver industry-leading events, impactful comms & to work face-to-face with our members. Apply today:
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vacancies/me...
Closing date: 15 Jan
2 months ago
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Extreme weather events caused by climate change impact our transport systems across the UK. It's good to see Government's 'climate adaptation strategy for transport' with adaptation objectives & a commitment to climate resilience standards by 2030.
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3 months ago
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Want to join our small but growing team? Based in Leeds (but with hybrid working), we're championing public transport across the UK. 🚍🚴🚋🧑🦽🚉🚶🛴 Check out our two new positions in policy and membership/comms. Details below 👇
www.urbantransportgroup.org/careers
3 months ago
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It's great to see the Government reaffirm its commitment to West Yorkshire's Mass Transit scheme. Light rail systems support economic growth, promote social inclusion and bring environmental benefits in the areas that they serve.
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/new-par...
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New partnership to deliver Mass Transit once and for all
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to Mass Transit in West Yorkshire, following a review of plans to deliver the largest local transport scheme in the country.
https://westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/new-partnership-to-deliver-mass-transit-once-and-for-all/
3 months ago
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Make your next career move a ground-breaking one! 💡 We're recruiting a Membership & Comms Officer to highlight the impactful work of our network of 15 transport authorities across the UK. A flair for comms & events is a must! Closing date: 15 Jan.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vacancies/me...
3 months ago
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Why was 2025 a landmark year for local transport? The key development has been the shift away from inefficient, short-term competitive bidding cycles to multi-year funding settlements, writes our Director
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
for Passenger Transport.
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3 months ago
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🚨 We’re hiring! Could you be our new Policy Officer & help shape transport policy across the UK? 📍 Location: Leeds / Hybrid ⏲️ Full time If you’re passionate about transport, this is your chance to make an impact. 👉 Apply now
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3 months ago
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🚨 JOBS ALERT 🚨 We're excited to be recruiting for 2 new positions: 📢 Membership & Communications Officer 📝 Policy Officer This is your chance to join a small team, making a big impact on transport across the UK. Apply by 15 Jan 👇
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3 months ago
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"With devolution, the focus is now shifting from what powers & funding we need, to the scale of what we can achieve." Our Director
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
writes about why 2025 has been a landmark year for local transport, in his Passenger Transport blog.
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3 months ago
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The Second Reading of the Railways Bill will take place in the House of Commons today. Our Director
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
welcomed the Bill, and the new role it will give to Mayoral Strategic Authorities.
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3 months ago
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This funding emphasises the importance of bus as the backbone of our local transport networks... and represents a continued commitment to improving bus services and delivering on the ambitions of the Bus Services Act. 🚍💪
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Better buses, more services: £3 billion boost for millions of passengers
Multi-year funding gives local authorities the funds they need to provide passengers with lower fares, more frequent and reliable services and safer journeys.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/better-buses-more-services-3-billion-boost-for-millions-of-passengers
3 months ago
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research finds that integrating public transport in England’s 6 Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities would improve public transport connectivity to city centres for up to 1.2m people. Read more in this guest blog.
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research has quantified the ‘size of the prize’ for mayors who use new powers to integrate existing transport networks in their cities. External Affairs & Policy Manger, Caitlin Rollison, blogs for us on the key findings.
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The size of the prize for mayors | Urban Transport Group
New research from Centre for Cities finds mayors can improve transport connectivity for up to 1.2 million people across England using new transport powers. Caitlin Rollison, External Affairs and Polic...
https://www.urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/11/27/size-prize-mayors
4 months ago
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New stats show a modest increase in bus patronage across England (1%), with a 5% increase in the 6 biggest city regions outside London. Further growth in patronage is dependent on sustained revenue funding for bus, and we are keen to see this confirmed.
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4 months ago
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Government has confirmed that England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport (and infrastructure and tourism) through a new levy on overnight stays. This is a welcome move, and something we have called for as part of local revenue raising powers.
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Levy on overnight trips will help mayors invest in local growth
England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy through a new levy on overnight stays.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/levy-on-overnight-trips-will-help-mayors-invest-in-local-growth?s=08
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With next week's Budget approaching, we're looking forward to confirmation of revenue funding levels for bus. Buses deliver for local people and for Gov's missions. But sustained revenue funding is essential for local authorities to meet their ambitions
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4 months ago
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To realise the benefits of bus franchising and EPs, our members need sustained revenue funding for bus. We're keen to see funding levels that will allow city regions to continue to deliver for passengers and communities. Read our Budget submission 👇
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4 months ago
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We're supporting
@landorlinks.bsky.social
Local Transport Summit, which is hosted by our Member East Midlands Combined County Authority. Our Policy Manager Monta Drozdova will be discussing transport devolution. ⏰ 18 & 19 Nov 📍 Derby Conference Centre
www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/local...
4 months ago
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Interested in transport? 🚈 Looking for a new podcast to brighten up the commute? 🎧 Our Urban Transport Next podcast series, supported by AtkinsRéalis, has over 25 episodes. Check out some of our recent, high-profile guests 👇
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4 months ago
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The Government must use the upcoming Budget to “maintain the momentum” that is transforming local transport across England’s urban areas. That's the message of our submission to HM Treasury. Read more details 👇
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4 months ago
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Last week, our Director
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
interviewed Transport Minister
@simonlightwood.org.uk
to coincide with the Bus Services Act. In this blog, Jason reflects on the conversation, and how the Act will benefit our members and local communities.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
4 months ago
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We are welcoming the introduction of the Railways Bill into Parliament today - the legislation that will create Great British Railways (GBR). The Bill will give England’s mayors a new role and a bigger say in how the railway is run in their areas.
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New report from our partner
@centreforcities.bsky.social
estimates that more integrated transport networks in the 6 big cities outside London would connect 1.2 million more people to their city centres. Read the report 👇
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Delivering London-style transport in big cities will connect 1.2 million more people to their city centres - Centre for Cities
Metro mayors will gain extra powers to take control of their local bus services; manage urban road networks; and better integrate timetables.
https://centreforcities.org/press/delivering-london-style-transport-in-big-cities-will-connect-1-2-million-more-people-to-their-city-centres/
4 months ago
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We're delighted Transport for Wales
@transportforwales.bsky.social
has become our newest Principal Member (our highest membership tier)! 🥳 TfW joined us in 2020, and have been a highly engaged member, sharing their unique perspective with our network.
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4 months ago
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Off last week for half term? What a week it was for buses... 🚌🚀 📜 Bus Services Bill became law
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🎙️ Transport Minister
@simonlightwood.org.uk
talked about buses on our podcast
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🖊️ New blog explaining the Act
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4 months ago
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"My dad was a bus driver. Transport is in the blood. I wouldn’t have gone on to college if it hadn’t have been for buses. They were absolutely critical for me." Hear Transport Minister
@simonlightwood.org.uk
discuss the role of buses - on our podcast 🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...
4 months ago
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NEW BLOG 🗣️ Why tackling violence against women & girls on public transport is everybody’s responsibility. Our Assistant Director Becky Fuller blogs following DfT's 'Safer Streets, Safer Transport' Summit in Greater Manchester, earlier this month.
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
4 months ago
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We were delighted to welcome Transport Minister
@simonlightwood.org.uk
on our Urban Transport Next podcast to talk about buses & the new Bus Services Act. The Minister also spoke about micromobility, accessibility & integrated transport. Listen now 🎙️🎧
www.urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
5 months ago
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reposted by
Urban Transport Group
Centre for Cities
5 months ago
Join us for the launch of our new report exploring how transport integration could improve public transport 🚀 We will be joined by
@ruthcadbury.bsky.social
MP, Rebecca Fuller of
@utg-uk.bsky.social
,
@rjson.bsky.social
and
@andrewcities.bsky.social
. Register your place👇
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What is the Bus Services Act? 🚍📜 And why is it so significant for our members and for bus passengers across England? Our new blog 🖊️ explores the key takeaways of how the Act will help to reshape the bus landscape...
urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/10...
5 months ago
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The Bus Services Bill has today become law 🎉🚍📜 Our Director
@mrjasonprince.bsky.social
has warmly welcomed the Act, and its recognition of the critical role that local areas play on the road to better buses. Full statement 👇
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
5 months ago
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