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Campaign for Better Transport @CBTransport

We are the national charity that champions greener, fairer transport. Also find us at šŸ¦‹bettertransport.bsky.social.

Joined March 2012
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Ben Smith, Director of Public Transport Strategy and Security at the Department for Transport, has written a guest blog for us in time for #BetterTransportWeek: šŸ”— bettertransport.org.uk/blog/ā€¦
"Better Transport Week is a reminder of what good transport can make possible: not just better journeys, but better connections between people and places." Ben Smith, Director of Public Transport Strategy and Security, Department for Transport

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Do you dream of smooth door-to-door journeys on affordable, accessible transport, with simple, integrated ticketing? On Monday, come to our free webinar and hear directly from the Government about its plans for better integrated transport! bettertransport.org.uk/eventā€¦

Better Connected: A Strategy for Integrated Transport

Join the Department for Transport to hear more about Better Connected: A Strategy for Integrated Transport.

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On the train this wknd? Take a photo from the window and share it with the hashtag #ScenicRailView. You could win a Ā£100 rail voucher in our #BetterTransportWeek competition, together with @ScenicRailBrit! T&Cs: bettertransport.org.uk/betteā€¦ Comp not endorsed by / associated with X
A scenic view of town and water with the words '#ScenicRailView, win a Ā£100 rail voucher'.

ALT A scenic view of town and water with the words '#ScenicRailView, win a Ā£100 rail voucher'.
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Just a week until the Better Transport Conference! Free and open to all with an interest in sustainable transport. With so many great speakers including Rail Minister Lord Hendy, it's going to be a day full of insight and inspiration - see you there? eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-trā€¦

Better Transport Conference 2026

Join us for this free one day conference in London

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What's the vision behind the Government's Integrated Transport Strategy, and what difference will it make to our everyday journeys? Ben Smith from @transportgovuk has written a special guest blog for us, in time for #BetterTransportWeek. Check it out! bettertransport.org.uk/blog/ā€¦

Better Connected: making every day journeys easier

In April the Government published Better Connected, its long-term strategy for integrated transport in England. In a special guest blog for Better Transport Week, Ben Smith, Director of Public...

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Govt's new cycling/walking strategy will be good news for our health & communities. We welcome the targets for more local & school-run journeys to be active. Govt should build on this and set a national mode shift target, including public transport too. gov.uk/government/publicatioā€¦

The third cycling and walking investment strategy

Sets out the governmentā€™s vision, objectives and targets for active travel until 2035.

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Yesterday, our Michael Solomon Williams gave evidence to the Transport Select Committee, making the case for accessible, affordable, integrated transport. Watch his appearance here: parliamentlive.tv/event/indeā€¦
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As part of #BetterTransportWeek, @BetterPoints are offering four daily Ā£10 prizes for walking/wheeling, cycling, bus and train trips logged through the app. Enter the code btw2026 when you register (or tap Menu then Add code if you already have the app) to enter the draws.
Illustration of people walking, cycling, and waiting at a bus stop promoting daily Ā£10 prize draws for #BetterTransportWeek trips.

ALT Illustration of people walking, cycling, and waiting at a bus stop promoting daily Ā£10 prize draws for #BetterTransportWeek trips.
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"Bus stops and the spaces around them are part of everyday life... They shape perceptions of public transport and contribute to the character and accessibility of towns and cities." Find out why @BMO_UK supports @CBTransport in our new guest blog: bettertransport.org.uk/blog/ā€¦

Building better transport together: Why Bauer Media Outdoor supports Campaign for Better Transport

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, powers the...

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What can Great British Railways learn from British Rail? We held a roundtable with past & present rail leaders to find out. Lesson 1: Create an outward-focused, responsive culture to allow GBR to evolve successfully. More insights in the report: ow.ly/6NUC50Z9Xnc
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Campaign for Better Transport retweeted
Plymouth City Council
@plymouthcc
Jun 9
We're teaming up with partners to host five days of free, fun activities celebrating this yearā€™s Better Transport Week, including a day out to Wembury Beach šŸ–ļø More details here: bit.ly/4vxgt0H
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ā°It's nearly here! #BetterTransportWeek 2026 (15-21 June) is packed with online and in person events, competitions, special offers and more. So whether you're a passenger, pedestrian, car-sharer or cyclist, find out more at bettertransportweek.org.uk
Illustration promoting Better Transport Week 2026 with a woman holding a child's hand and text about connecting people and places.

ALT Illustration promoting Better Transport Week 2026 with a woman holding a child's hand and text about connecting people and places.
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What can Great British Railways learn from British Rail? We held a roundtable with past & present rail leaders to find out. Lesson 2: Get the right balance between central and local decision making. More insights in the report: ow.ly/zfzX50Z9m2t
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What can Great British Railways learn from British Rail? We held a roundtable with past & present rail leaders to find out. Lesson 4: Invest in the talent pipeline and support diversity More insights in the report: ow.ly/zfzX50Z9m2t
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Next week is #BetterTransportWeek 2026 featuring... @transportgovuk and @GoTravSolutions webinars; an online showcase of innovative transport projects; @VEVSolutions LinkedIn Podcast; and @ProtectWinters online report launch. Sign up for these & more at bettertransport.org.uk/eventā€¦
Person attending a virtual webinar on a desktop computer, waving at multiple participants on screen during #BetterTransportWeek.

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It's #GreatBigGreenWeek! šŸ„³ Swapping your car for active travel just one day a week cuts personal transport emissions by 20%! #TogetherForGood, we can make our neighbourhoods better places to live and protect the natural world we love. Get involved at greatbiggreenweek.com.
Colourful eco-themed icons surround a torn paper announcing The Great Big Green Week from 6th to 14th June, promoting unity for environmental good.

ALT Colourful eco-themed icons surround a torn paper announcing The Great Big Green Week from 6th to 14th June, promoting unity for environmental good.
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