RIBA responds to House of Lords Built Environment Committee’s report on New Towns
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has issued a response to the House of Lords Built Environment Committee’s report on New Towns. RIBA President, Chris Williamson, said: “Today’s report on new towns echoes many of our recommendations, from recognising the value that well-designed public spaces bring, to ensuring access to active travel options. We […]
Serving passenger needs is key to better public transport, says Parliament’s Build Environment Committee
The Built Environment Committee has published its report, ‘Public transport in towns and cities’, which concludes that cuts to bus services, wasteful bidding processes, and inadequate transport planning processes are hindering the delivery of high-quality public transport services in towns and cities outside London. Key points Nearly two thirds of all journeys on public transport […]
Public transport in towns and cities inquiry, launched by Lords Committee
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has launched its inquiry into public transport in towns and cities in England and is inviting written contributions. This inquiry will assess public transport travel trends in towns and cities. It will consider how public transport choices vary across different demographics and the impact of technology on how […]