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Bus services cut disproportionately in deprived areas of England, study finds

Bus services cut disproportionately in deprived areas of England, study finds

7 January 2025 | No comments
The Guardian reports (7 Jan) that people living in deprived areas of England have suffered disproportionately larger cuts to bus services, according research by a leading thinktank. The analysis by IPPR North found that cuts to services in England had been felt the most in “left-behind neighbourhoods”. People living in the top 10% most deprived […]
January Catchup: how can local plans support better transport?

January Catchup: how can local plans support better transport?

7 January 2025 | No comments
Alice Roberts of CPRE will be discussing ideas on how local plans can be changed to better support healthy and affordable local travel at DTAGs monthly Zoom catchup on Tuesday 14th January at 10am. On the agenda will be: – Plus of course the usual business of the group, including approval of amended minutes for […]
Nature Save – Sustainable travel funding

Nature Save – Sustainable travel funding

7 January 2025 | No comments
The Nature Save Trust are pleased to announce that the theme of the January – February funding window is sustainable and active travel. Sustainable and active travel options are more important than ever, as more people shift toward eco-friendly practices. The impact of travel on the environment has become a key focus, with consumers increasingly demanding […]
Western transport plan

Western transport plan

6 January 2025 | No comments
The Western Gateway sub-national transport body wants your views on a transport plan for the region, writes Dorset Council. They have developed a draft Strategic Investment Plan and are seeking your ideas and feedback to help make sure they have identified the best possible proposals and considered all the impacts. If you would like to meet the project […]
Train troubles?

Train troubles?

3 January 2025 | No comments
How I Claimed a Delay Repay Refund after a Train Delay In November, I took a train journey from Dorchester West to Port Talbot, Wales, hoping for a relaxing trip. Unfortunately, a cancelled connection at Westbury due to staff shortages turned my journey into a lengthy ordeal. After an hour’s wait, I rerouted through Bristol […]

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