IPPR: Central government holding back growth by blocking regional transport development
The Institute for Public Policy Research says that Treasury control over transport spending is holding back regional growth, Despite strong public support and clear economic benefits, cities are still required to seek central approval to start and fund transport projects that would unlock jobs, investment and growth. This means that many schemes struggle to get […]
Lancashire aims for more funding for transport schemes
Moves to support a bid for up to £50million for transport schemes in Lancashire have been given the green light by councillors Members of Lancashire County Council’s cabinet agreed last week to to back a proposal to create a bid for a share of the Levelling Up Fund, and make up to £5million available in […]
American voters back public transport spending
In a series of votes run alongside the US Presidential Election, voters in a number of American cities have largely backed increased spending on public transport initiatives. Streetsblog has collated the results of votes across the country and says a two new light rail lines been approved on its third attempt in Austin, Texas costing […]