In this episode, David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, was in conversation with Jason Prince, Director of the Urban Transport Group. In the wide-ranging discussion, the Mayor spoke about his experience of growing up in the region and his use of public transport; the importance of active travel schemes in York, Harrogate and other towns and rural areas: the role of rail; and how York and North Yorkshire is leading the way in many industries, including the manufacturing of zero emission buses.
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Urban Transport Next: Keeping the East Midlands moving
In this episode, Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, was interviewed by Jason Prince, Director of the Urban Transport Group.
During the conversation, the Mayor outlined how the East Midlands region is geographically unique compared to other city regions in UTG membership, and the need to therefore 'think differently' on transport. The pair also discussed the approach to improving bus services in the East Midlands, why rail devolution is so important to the region, and the Mayor's focus on collaboration with communities on transport issues.
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Urban Transport Next: Journeys for everyone
In this episode, Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, was in conversation with the freelance journalist Laura Laker. During the discussion, the Mayor spoke about his background and route into politics; his own experience of using public transport in the West Midlands; his plans for buses and trams in the region, and his 'duty' to tackle road safety. Urban Transport Next is supported by AtkinsRéalis.
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Urban Transport Next: Northern routes
In this episode, Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor, was in conversation with Julie Elliott, the former MP for Sunderland Central. In the wide-ranging discussion, the Mayor spoke about her experiences of using public transport growing up in the North East; her plans for franchising bus services and extending the Tyne and Wear Metro; improving safety for women and girls on the transport network; and how transport is an enabler - providing access to opportunities for all.
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Urban Transport Next: Ticket to ride
In this episode, Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, was in conversation with Simone Roche MBE, founder of the We Are Power, Northern Power Women Awards, and PoWEr Up Collective CIC. During the discussion, the Mayor talked about the importance of the bus and the region's decision to franchise services; the pride he feels towards the new Merseyrail train fleet; making women and girls feel safer on transport networks; and the progress made on active travel in Liverpool City Region.
Urban Transport Next (from the Urban Transport Group) hosts some of the most influential figures in the transport sector, who debate the topics shaping the future of transport..
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