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Campaign for Better Transport

@CBTransport

We are the national charity that champions greener, fairer transport.

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With different train operators come different rules, making booking train tickets complicated and frustrating.

We're calling on all train companies to have at least a 16 week booking window, to make it easier for people to make the sustainable choice.
bettertransport.org.uk/blog/let-me-bo…

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Please join our email list - help us campaign to stop bus cuts and connect communities: bettertransport.org.uk/take-action/ne…

Please join our email list - help us campaign to stop bus cuts and connect communities: bettertransport.org.uk/take-action/ne…
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Every day, we are campaigning for transport that works for everyone in society and helps protect the environment.

With your help, we can do even more. You can supporting our campaigning by donating today 👇
bettertransport.org.uk/donate/

Every day, we are campaigning for transport that works for everyone in society and helps protect the environment. With your help, we can do even more. You can supporting our campaigning by donating today 👇 bettertransport.org.uk/donate/
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It's ! Last year, with Community Rail Network we asked supporters to tell us why they loved their station.

Our winner Philip wrote this amazing poem about Ely Station, showing the impact of community rail groups 👇

It's #CommunityRailWeek! Last year, with @CommunityRail we asked supporters to tell us why they loved their station. Our winner Philip wrote this amazing poem about Ely Station, showing the impact of community rail groups 👇
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Our first ever Better Transport Week conference supported by SYSTRA UK & Ireland is taking place in London on Friday 21 June during .

Book your free place today! eventbrite.com/e/better-trans…

Our first ever Better Transport Week conference supported by @SYSTRA_UKIRL is taking place in London on Friday 21 June during #BetterTransportWeek. Book your free place today! eventbrite.com/e/better-trans…
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🚦GET ON BOARD! Whether you're a bus user, a rail passenger or a fan of the tram... whether you walk or wheel, cycle or car-share... if you care about transport, Better Transport Week is for you! Week

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We're proud to welcome AtkinsRéalis on board as a 2024 sponsor!

As part of the week, AtkinsRéalis will be holding a free event in to explore how to create inclusive sustainable transport for all.

See bettertransport.org.uk/events/why-the… for more info.

We're proud to welcome @atkinsrealis on board as a #BetterTransportWeek 2024 sponsor! As part of the week, @atkinsrealis will be holding a free event in #Birmingham to explore how to create inclusive sustainable transport for all. See bettertransport.org.uk/events/why-the… for more info.
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📰Quoted! Schemes like the £2 bus fare cap have helped to boost bus passenger numbers, but they're no substitute for long-term funding. Gov must do more to support local authorities to run and expand bus services.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24336274.…

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Heavy congestion is not only polluting our national parks but taking away from their tranquility.

While there's work to be done to improve public transport access, many national parks can be reached by train or £2 bus. Why not try a car-free visit? 🍃
telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment…

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Less than a month until kick off, but we still think the England team should be taking the train not flying to this year's !

Sign our letter to Gareth Southgate 👇
bettertransport.org.uk/take-action/su…

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🚍Our Silviya Barrett was on BBC Radio 4's You and Yours today with Confederation of Passenger Transport , discussing the benefits of bus franchising.

Perception is changing and Government is starting to understand the true value of buses, but more needs to be done! Listen from 16 mins👇 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

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New blog! A general election is looming, but some sensible transport policies have fallen victim to politically charged debate...

Silviya looks at why staying quiet on pay-as-you-drive is causing more harm than good👇
bettertransport.org.uk/blog/its-elect…

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Happy Community Rail Network! 💙💚

Over 1,200 railway stations are supported by volunteer-run station adoption groups who work to make stations inclusive, vibrant & welcoming places.

Here's Jess with her station group for 2023.

Happy #CommunityRailWeek @CommunityRail! 💙💚 Over 1,200 railway stations are supported by volunteer-run station adoption groups who work to make stations inclusive, vibrant & welcoming places. Here's Jess with her station group for #BetterTransportWeek 2023. #MoreThanARailway
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One of the greenest ways to travel is being rendered unusable by climate change.

Not only is more investment needed, but to help prevent further climate damage more must be done to get people out of their cars and onto trains.
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It's less than a month to and there's still lots of way to get involved before and during the week itself. Find out more here: bettertransport.org.uk/better-transpo…

It's less than a month to #BetterTransportWeek and there's still lots of way to get involved before and during the week itself. Find out more here: bettertransport.org.uk/better-transpo…
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This is a welcome proposal - big developments which generate lots of journeys should have good public transport built in.

If you live in the area, why not head to the East Riding of Yorkshire council website and respond to the consultation?
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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When we ask people what would make taking the bus a viable option for them, three things always come up...

More buses to more places
Faster, more reliable journey times
Cheaper fares

So that's what we're campaigning for! Read more:
bettertransport.org.uk/blog/a-strateg…

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How about a railcard giving 1/3 off fares, as already exists in the South East?

Email your MP asking for this regional inequality to be addressed: bettertransport.org.uk/campaigns/call…

How about a railcard giving 1/3 off fares, as already exists in the South East? Email your MP asking for this regional inequality to be addressed: bettertransport.org.uk/campaigns/call…
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How should bus services be funded? Which disused rail lines should be reopened? How does access to transport affect social exclusion and the economy? Our research shapes our work on all aspects of transport policy. Read our reports for free on our website: bettertransport.org.uk/resources/rese…

How should bus services be funded? Which disused rail lines should be reopened? How does access to transport affect social exclusion and the economy? Our research shapes our work on all aspects of transport policy. Read our reports for free on our website: bettertransport.org.uk/resources/rese…
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