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Urban Transport Group @UTG_UK

We are the UK’s network of transport authorities.

Joined April 2009
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Last week, the Transport Select Committee published a report on taxi and private hire licensing 🚕 In our latest blog post, UTG Policy Manager Monta Drozdova looks at the issues 👉 urbantransportgroup.org/blog…
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We’re pleased to be supporting #BetterTransportWeek, a week-long celebration of how better transport can help connect communities and bring people together.
Campaign for Better Transport@CBTransport
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It's here #BetterTransportWeek 2026 🎉 Get involved at bettertransportweek.org.uk
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We're pleased to welcome four new members! Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority, @Leicester_News, Oxfordshire County Council and @portsmouthtoday. We now have 19 members, strengthening our role as the UK’s network of transport authorities. urbantransportgroup.org/reso…
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🚍 Bus franchising in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough remains on track. An independent review has recommended a phased introduction from 2027, helping reduce risk, maintain stability & learn from other areas. A simpler, more reliable & more affordable network remains the goal.
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority@WestYorkshireCA
Jun 4
Work has started on Huddersfield Bus Station! 🚌 Working with Kirklees Council, the revamp will include: ℹ️Real-time info about buses and trains 🚾Accessible toilets ☀️Solar panels 🚲Bike spaces Find out more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx21…
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Where do the Conservatives stand on transport? 🎧 In our latest Urban Transport Next podcast, we are joined by Shadow Transport Minister @JeromeMayhew MP to explore just that. A must listen for those working in the transport sector. Listen here 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/podc…
A blue and white visual, with an image of Jerome Mayhew MP, and white text. The text reads: Urban Transport Next Supported by AtkinsRealis Transport renewal A conversation with Jerome Mayhew, Shadow Transport Minister

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New podcast alert! 🎙️ @JeromeMayhew MP is the latest guest on Urban Transport Next. Listen to the Shadow Transport Minister discuss buses, the railway, roads and active travel. Thanks to @atkinsrealis for supporting the podcast. urbantransportgroup.org/podc…
A blue and white visual, with an image of Jerome Mayhew MP, and white text. The text reads: Urban Transport Next Supported by AtkinsRealis Transport renewal A conversation with Jerome Mayhew, Shadow Transport Minister

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We have been appointed as the Secretariat for the new Mass Transit Taskforce, announced today by Government. The Taskforce has been established to tackle the barriers to the delivery of mass transit systems across the UK. More info 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/reso…
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Our policy officer Gemma Gates attended the opening of Darlington station last week after a £140m redevelopment. Read our latest blog post to find out more about the opening event and our thoughts on rail partnerships 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/blog…
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It's #UKREiiF! A timely opportunity to revisit our 'Invest and grow' report, which set out how investing in public transport enables communities to grow, unlocks housing & employment development sites, boosts productivity & raises living standards 💪 urbantransportgroup.org/reso…
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority@WestYorkshireCA
May 18
A glimpse of what’s to come. 👉 🚌 In one year, buses in West Yorkshire will come back under public control, putting people, places and communities first. Big change. Big investment. Big ambition. Watch this space. #WhereOpportunityLives #UKREiiF #WeaverNetwork #WYCA
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From Darlington to Devon... here's a selection of 7 case studies of successful local rail partnerships across England. They show individual stations up to whole programmes of work - demonstrating collaboration between local places and the railway. urbantransportgroup.org/reso…
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Bee Network
@BeeNetwork
May 18
Across Greater Manchester, pedestrian crossings are being upgraded to make everyday journeys safer, easier and more accessible. Over the last few years, TfGM has improved dozens of junctions and upgraded more than 150 crossings, like this one at Philips High School in Whitefield - helping more than 200 schools, neighbourhoods and local destinations become easier to reach on foot. Read more: news.tfgm.com/press-releases… @DameSarahStorey
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Successful local rail partnerships are already happening across England. Together with Shadow GBR partners, we've published a collection of case studies that demonstrate these projects, from individual stations to whole programmes of work. Download ⬇️ urbantransportgroup.org/reso…
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Our policy manager Monta Drozdova gets to grips with the Devolution Act! Read our latest blog post to find out what the Devolution Act means for local transport 👉 urbantransportgroup.org/blog…
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Today's King's Speech set out rail legislation (through the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill) as well as a Draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill. We're pleased to see our transport priorities reflected in Government's new legislative programme. urbantransportgroup.org/reso…
A rainbow coloured background featuring an image of Jason Prince and a quote in white text. The quote reads: "The King’s Speech demonstrates the Government’s continued commitment to transforming transport over the course of the next Parliament. Government has already made great strides on improving connectivity through new legislation, such as on buses and devolution, but there is more to be done to unlock the true potential that transport offers to both our local and national ambitions. The legislative programme outlined today is the next step towards achieving this."

ALT A rainbow coloured background featuring an image of Jason Prince and a quote in white text. The quote reads: "The King’s Speech demonstrates the Government’s continued commitment to transforming transport over the course of the next Parliament. Government has already made great strides on improving connectivity through new legislation, such as on buses and devolution, but there is more to be done to unlock the true potential that transport offers to both our local and national ambitions. The legislative programme outlined today is the next step towards achieving this."
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• Strengthening the Railways Bill • Reforming taxi & PHV legislation • Expanding fiscal devolution for local areas Three of the transport priorities for the next Parliamentary session, which we called for ahead of tomorrow's King's Speech. 🚆🚖🏛️ urbantransportgroup.org/reso…
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Government can ‘further unlock the potential’ of transport to deliver on its missions for economic growth and opportunity for all in the upcoming King’s Speech. We've written to the Prime Minister ahead of Wednesday’s State Opening of Parliament. urbantransportgroup.org/reso…
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Our new policy officer Gemma Gates gets stuck into Better Connected! Read our latest blog post to find out what the @transportgovuk strategy means for transport authorities in England👇 urbantransportgroup.org/blog…
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Bee Network
@BeeNetwork
Apr 17
Because we're all on this journey together💛 It's World Public Transport Day, so come join the #BeeNetwork to see why what we do matters.
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