Campaign For Better Transport
Unit 407
164/180 Union Street,
Waterloo,
London,
SE1 0LH
“Glossopdale is situated in the far north west corner of Derbyshire, a couple of miles from the border with Greater Manchester to the West, and close to the Peak District…
With 70 per cent of trips under five miles, buses form the backbone of a well-functioning local transport system. Yet thousands of areas across England and Wales fall short of…
The decline of the high street is well documented, and a huge challenge which we must address. So much of our shared life has gone online, and many of the…
Transport accounts for 24 per cent of the UK’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Westminster has repeatedly pledged its commitment to cutting these figures, with electric cars now accounting for 22.7 per…
I’m Jess, and I’ve been working for Campaign for Better Transport for more than 15 years. One reason why I’m passionate about public transport is that I live in a…
The cost of different forms of transport, both on their own and relative to each other, has a critical influence on whether and how people travel. People on low incomes…
The bus sector is still largely privately run, but the 2021 National Bus Strategy, Bus Back Better, gave local transport authorities a bigger role by requiring them to set up ‘Enhanced…
Last year we published our Better Bus Stops report. It showed that while some bus stops are comfy high-tech havens, many lack seating, shelter, and even the most basic timetable…
Buses are crucial in smaller towns and rural areas, where they are often the only option for people who can’t – or prefer not to – drive. But in many…
“Football is the UK’s most popular sport by some distance. Every week, millions of fans up and down the country flock to stadiums to see their beloved teams in action….
Few things feel more British than the bus. From the unspoken etiquette — standing in awkward silence, always picking the same seat, quietly thanking the driver, or sighing when someone…
Brilliant buses and coaches… terrific trains and trams… wonderful walking, cycling and shared transport… Better Transport Week celebrates the sustainable transport that connects us to the people we love and…
Unit 407
164/180 Union Street,
Waterloo,
London,
SE1 0LH