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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 2d

⏰ Coming up at #CPC25 in two hours...

Our panel fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social will discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth and transform lives.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 6d

Transport devo is the key to unlocking growth and opportunity.

Join our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social at #CPC25 to explore how better transport can create better places.

🗓️ Mon 6 Oct | 🕒 15:00-16:30
📍 Friends’ Meeting House, Manchester

www.urbantransportgroup.org/events/conse...

Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 6d

Missed it the first time? Now’s your chance to catch up.

Our Urban Transport Next podcast with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social is available to listen again 🎧 or watch back 👀

Hear about the Mayor's bold vision for transport in York and North Yorkshire.

urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · 9d

Drumroll please! 🥁

We are now Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

For our health our wellbeing and our world 🌍

#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 8d

We're pleased to be supporting Northern Powerhouse Partnership on its Annual Transport Reception at the #LabourConference2025, TONIGHT at 5pm.

Join senior politicians, inc @heidialexander.bsky.social & Oliver Coppard, & transport sector experts to reflect on transport challenges & opportunities.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 10d

It was fantastic to welcome Lord Peter Hendy, Rail Minister, for an in-conversation event with @robparsonsna.bsky.social at #LabourConference2025 yesterday.

The discussion, jointly hosted by the Railway Industry Association, covered key topics such as rail devolution and the case for investment.

Lord Peter Hendy (middle) at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 14d

Transport devolution is a driving force for achieving Government's policy missions.

Join us at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference where we'll discuss how transport is an indispensable tool to deliver economic growth & transform people's lives.

Read more 👇

urbantransportgroup.org/party-confer...

People walking and cycling in the Liverpool City Region.

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Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · 14d

♦️Centre for Cities is off to Liverpool this weekend for Labour Party Conference!

We're hosting a full programme of events including a panel event with @utg-uk.bsky.social on transport devolution powering growth 🚌

See the full programme here 👇
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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 14d

We're off to Liverpool this weekend for the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference.

Our fringe event with @centreforcities.bsky.social features a stellar line-up of political leaders and policy experts who will discuss how transport devolution can play its part in enabling economic growth.

Join us 🫴

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 16d

⏰ TODAY at 12pm...

Our live conversation with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social in which he will discuss his ambition for a transport network that works for everyone, and is:

❤️‍🩹 healthy
👨‍🦯 accessible
🛡️ safe
💚 green, and
📈 supports economic growth

Register ✍️

urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 17d

⏰ Starting in just under an hour (9.15am) at the @libdems.org.uk conference in Bournemouth:

Our fringe with @centreforcities.bsky.social will hear politicians & transport experts discuss how transport devolution is driving growth.

📍 Highcliff Marriott Hotel

urbantransportgroup.org/events/liber...

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 20d

Mayor David Skaith has big plans for rail 🚆

- two trains an hour between York and Scarborough
- upgraded stations at Malton, Seamer & Scarborough
- a new station at Haxby

Find out more in our live podcast with the Mayor on Tuesday (23 September, 12pm).

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, with York Railway Station in the background.

Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 21d

The passage of the English Devolution Bill through Parliament reached a further milestone yesterday with the first committee debate.

What does the Bill mean for micromobility services, such as e-bikes? 🔋⚡️🚲

We take a look in this new blog post...

www.urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2025/09...

A woman riding a black and yellow e-bike.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 New podcast start time 🚨

Our live Urban Transport Next podcast 🎙️ with Mayor @davidskaith.bsky.social will now start one hour earlier.

📅 23 Sept
⌚️ 12-1pm
💻 Online

Register 👇

urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Supported by AtkinsRéalis

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Mids, has secured £2bn of transport investment from Government 💪

Join the Mayor on our live podcast TODAY 2PM, where she'll explain how the funding will deliver a modern, reliable and integrated transport system for the region.

urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, sitting on a light blue sofa in a black patterned blouse.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Sep 4

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward wants to make buses more frequent, more reliable & easier to use.

She'll be joining our live podcast on Monday to discuss her approach to bus services in the region.

🗓️ 8 Sep | 🎧 Podcast | 💻Online

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Thanks to AtkinsRéalis

Mayor Claire Ward standing in front of a bus.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Mayor Claire Ward is creating the East Midland's first transport strategy - covering buses, rail, tram, cycling and walking.

🚌🚲🚆 🚶🚋

Her ambition is for a modern, joined-up transport system that works for everyone.

Find out more on 8 Sep 🎙️

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, wearing a red blazer.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Aug 26

Mayor Claire Ward wants to make buses more frequent, more reliable and easier to use.

She'll be joining our live podcast to discuss her approach to bus services in the region.

🗓️ 8 Sept | 🎧 Podcast | 💻Online

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Thanks to AtkinsRéalis.

Mayor Claire Ward in a turquoise blazer standing in front of a bus.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Aug 22

Through the Mayor’s Active Travel Fund, David Skaith will invest £4m to make it safer to walk, cycle and wheel, including:

🚶 School streets
🚴 Secure cycle parking
🛴 Repairing or updating facilities

Join the Mayor live on 23 Sept to find out more.

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Aug 20

💨 Faster, more frequent trains
💺 Over 20m extra seats & 300 new services daily
🔗 Better connections between regions

Mayor Claire Ward has big plans for rail through the Midlands Rail Hub.

Find out more as she joins our live podcast - 8 Sep.

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Mayor Claire Ward standing on a platform at a railways station.

Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Aug 18

Mayor David Skaith's ambition is a transport network that works for everyone, and is:

❤️🩹 healthy
👨🦯 accessible
🛡️ safe
💚 green
📈 supports economic growth

Hear more from him at our live podcast.

📅 23 Sept | 🎧 Online

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Mayor David Skaith in a light blue shirt with a blue bus and York Minster in the background.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Aug 15

The East Midlands has been awarded over £7.2m for active travel schemes for 2025-26.

This is part of Mayor Claire Ward's goal for walking, wheeling and cycling to be supported by high-quality routes.

Hear about her active travel plans - 8 Sep 🎧

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Mayor Claire Ward (right) with National Active Travel Commissioner Chris Boardman CBE

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Aug 12

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward is creating the region's first transport strategy - covering buses, rail, tram, cycling and walking.

🚌🚲🚆 🚶🚋

Her ambition is for a modern, joined-up transport system that works for everyone.

Find out more on 8 Sep 🎙️

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Mayor Claire Ward in a red blazer standing in front of a model.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Aug 11

"Transport is key not just to supporting economic growth, but to better mental and physical health."

Mayor David Skaith plans to appoint an Active Travel Commissioner to encourage walking, cycling & wheeling.

Find out more at our podcast on 23 Sep 🗓️

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Mayor David Skaith riding a bike alongside the River Ouse, in York.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Aug 7

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, has secured £2bn of transport investment from Gov't 💪

Join the Mayor at our live podcast (8 Sep), where she'll explain how the funding will deliver a modern, reliable & integrated transport system for the region.

www.urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...