Campaign For Better Transport
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There’s a simple idea behind a lot of transport policy: if you make public transport cheaper, more people will use it. The question is whether it actually works like that…
Transport debates are no longer only about congestion, emissions, or infrastructure planning. Increasingly, they reflect deeper cultural values and political identities. Discussions around low traffic neighbourhoods, road pricing, cycling infrastructure,…
Buses are an essential public service. Every day, buses take millions to school, training, work, hospital appointments and high streets. But our research shows four in five people would use…
Just over three years ago, I had several episodes of syncope, or unexplained faints. Whilst around 40 per cent of people in the UK will experience this during their lifetime,…
Who’s sorry now? “I owe Dr Richard Beeching a belated apology. Growing up, I often cursed Dr Beeching, author of the infamous 1960s government rail review, for the demise of…
The arrival of longer summer days means many more opportunities to get out and explore our beautiful National Parks. But those of us who rely on public transport can sometimes…
We’ve met amazing people and seen projects making a real difference to communities right across the country. Here are just some of the highlights… Making buses more accessible in Brighton In…
Independent rail retailers have supported passengers for many years. From the start, third-party retailers have helped more people choose rail and increased revenue for the industry. Thanks to innovations like…
The cathedral city of Ripon has a rich cultural history, full of heritage, tradition and character. As a Yorkshire resident myself, I know what its markets, museums and cathedral have…
Across the UK, significant effort and funding have gone into improving bus services. Frequencies have increased, fares have been simplified, and ticketing has become more flexible. Yet one challenge persists:…
“Better Transport Week is a chance to focus on something that affects all of us every day: how easily we can get to work, school, the shops, appointments and the…
“Modern transport infrastructure is about far more than helping people move from one place to another. It shapes how people feel about their town or city, connects people and communities,…
Unit 407
164/180 Union Street,
Waterloo,
London,
SE1 0LH