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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.
Campaigners call for increased transparency for £1bn Growth Deals
Jan 29th 2015
29 January 2015
Campaign for Better Transport has responded to the Government’s confirmation of £1bn of funding for Growth Deals in 2015/16.
New research: Investing in rail essential to tackling north – south divide
Jan 26th 2015
26 January 2015
New research has revealed how investing in the north of England’s rail services is integral to supporting economic growth and rebalancing the country’s economy.
Campaigners respond to MPs report on rail investment
Jan 23rd 2015
23 January 2015
Campaign for Better Transport has responded to the publication of ‘Investing in the Railways’ by the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.
Cycling and walking coalition welcomes Government’s bold leadership on investment
Jan 22nd 2015
22 January 2015
A broad coalition of transport and health organisations has welcomed the proposed Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy as part of the Infrastructure Bill.
Campaigners welcome Total Transport pilots
Jan 14th 2015
14 January 2015
Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) trial of a new approach to organising and financing local transport. Particularly targeted at rural areas, the DfT has invited local authorities to bid to take part in pilots of Total Transport.
New research: Half of local authorities withdrawing buses after budgets are slashed by 15 per cent
Jan 12th 2015
12 January 2015
Half of local authorities in England and Wales have cut funding for buses in the current financial year, with over £9m wiped off support for services.
Campaigners respond to announcement of new trains for northern England
Jan 8th 2015
8 January 2015
Campaign for Better Transport has responded to an announcement by the Department for Transport that rail services will be maintained and more seats will be offered in the north of England.
Campaigners call for action to tackle cost of rail travel
Jan 2nd 2015
2 January 2015
Campaign for Better Transport has called on the Government to take action to tackle the rising cost of rail travel.
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