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As the UK’s leading authority on sustainable transport we work with journalists and broadcasters across the media spectrum. Journalists are invited to contact us on 07984 773 468 (calls only no texts) or at communications@bettertransport.org.uk.

Real test of Government’s Decision Making Review will be how it is applied

Apr 27th 2011

27 April 2011
Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the Department for Transport’s Decision Making Review, but warns its real test will be how it is put into practice and highlighted the need for a proper transport strategy to support it.

Scottish commuters fare better than the rest of Britain as train fares rise

Apr 26th 2011

26 April 2011
Rail fares are set to rise faster in England and Wales than in Scotland from next year, saving Scottish commuters up to £750 over the next four years. Campaign for Better Transport has learned that the Scottish government does not intend to raise the cap on regulated train fares for ScotRail routes from next January in line with increases south of the border.

Choose public transport to avoid holiday jams

Apr 21st 2011

21 April 2011
Campaign for Better Transport is urging people to choose public transport wherever possible when making their long weekend getaway.

TfL plans put cyclists’ lives at risk, says transport charity

Apr 14th 2011

14 April 2011
Plans to scrap a cycle lane at Blackfriars Bridge have been slammed by a sustainable transport charity.

Regional Growth Fund is a missed opportunity

Apr 13th 2011

13 April 2011
Commenting on the announcement of the first 50 successful Regional Growth Fund (RGF) bids, Campaign for Better Transport’s regional coordinator, Bettina Lange, said:

New figures reveal train fares set to rise four times faster than wages

Apr 1st 2011

1 April 2011
Train fares are set to rise almost four times faster than wages next year Campaign for Better Transport has discovered.

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