The Strategic Road Network Initial Report has been published by @transportgovuk and @NationalHways. It recognises the importance of greater collaboration to tackle the big #transport challenges. Our Board will discuss the reports at the June 22 meeting. nationalhighways.co.… pic.twitter.com/hc42…
Our Connecting Communities strategy sets out for the first time, a regional ambition to lift one million people in the North out of transport-related social exclusion by 2050. Read more about the targeted set of investments and reforms needed: transportforthenorth… pic.twitter.com/Rsa1…
📅 It's just over two weeks until the @stb_conference in Birmingham. 🚆 The sessions will emphasise practical outcomes and delivering economic, environmental and social benefits to all regions across England. 👉 Register for your ticket: stbconference.com pic.twitter.com/CIUa…
Connecting Communities commits us to further building the evidence base on transport-related social exclusion. We'll support authorities and partners in delivering the investments that most benefit excluded populations – wherever they are in the North. 👉transportforthenorth… pic.twitter.com/SHCf…
A more effective, equal & inclusive #transport system doesn’t just benefit people affected by transport-related social exclusion – the whole region can benefit from a healthier, more connected & more prosperous society. Read our social inclusion strategy: transportforthenorth… pic.twitter.com/g2dp…
[4/4] Our #ElectricVehicle Charging Infrastructure Framework supports the planning and deployment of #EV charging infrastructure, to underpin public sector funding, as well as to inform and enhance delivery through private sector partnerships. Read more: transportforthenorth… pic.twitter.com/XlhF…
[3/4] 18,321 were designated "destination" chargers, representing 49% of all charging devices. Almost 12,000 were designated "on street" chargers, which is 32% of all charging devices. The North West has the lowest number of devices per 100k population in England. pic.twitter.com/3x7b…
[2/4] Of those, 6,887 were rated "rapid" devices or above, which represents 19% of all charging devices. 21,255 were rated "fast" chargers, representing 57% of all charging devices. pic.twitter.com/MRnR…
CHART OF THE WEEK: @transportgovuk figures show that as of January 2023 there were 37,055 public #ElectricVehicle charging devices installed in the UK. The chart below shows the growth since 2015. #NorthernStats [1/4] pic.twitter.com/OX5k…
🚨 Don't miss out! ✅ The @stb_conference takes place in Birmingham on 5 June. 🤝 The event will focus on the collective role of STB's in prioritising regionally joined-up #transport investment and enabling its local implementation. 🎫 Apply to attend: stbconference.com pic.twitter.com/MqCF…
Our transport-related social exclusion tool tracks changes in access to key destinations, local socioeconomic and demographic conditions and #transport inequalities. Learn more and use the data tool via: transportforthenorth… pic.twitter.com/rIjJ…
Connecting Communities breaks the complex and entrenched inclusion challenge in the North down into practical policy actions across 🚌#PublicTransport 🛣️#Road investment 🚲#Activetravel 🚆#Transport decision-making processes Read the strategy: transportforthenorth… pic.twitter.com/2XVT…
Transport-related social exclusion can mean not being able to access work opportunities, education or training and also not fully take part in the things that really makes life meaningful. Read more on our research: transportforthenorth… pic.twitter.com/BCVr…
🗓️ The 2023 @stb_conference takes place in Birmingham on June 5. ✅ It's an opportunity to connect with England's Sub-National Transport Bodies as we work collaboratively to prioritise regionally joined up #transport investment. 🎫 Register for free: stbconference.com pic.twitter.com/iWcr…
Our connecting communities strategy sets out the first ever regional ambition to tackle transport-related social exclusion. It includes a targeted set of investments and reforms across the North's #transport system to achieve this ambition. Read more: transportforthenorth… pic.twitter.com/nEVA…
MC2 CEO Mike Perls on the importance of transport infrastructure
MC2 is a thriving strategic communications consultancy business with its heart in the North of England and its ambition on a global stage. With offices in both Manchester and San Francisco, Mike Perls, the founder of MC2, understands just how vital good transport links are to growing business and the economy. He tells us about the importance of transport infrastructure investment in growing the North’s economy.