Improving Public Transport:
Boosting infrastructure and safety and promoting integration and innovation in local services post Covid
Date of Event: Tuesday, September 7th 2021
Time of Event: 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Place of Event: Webinar
• Examine the efficacy of government support for public transport operators since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic
• Engage with the government’s public transport agenda, identify priorities for action and where further support may be needed
• Learn of successful community rail partnerships transforming under-utilised stations and engaging with local areas
• Discuss the future of big rail projects such as HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail and the full Transpennine Route Upgrade
• Evaluate the ‘Bus Back Better’ Strategy and formulate strategies for taking control of local bus services and maximising passenger numbers and satisfaction
• Assess how local government and other stakeholders can assure the public that public transport is safe to use
• Explore methods of integrating high-capacity cycling tracks within existing rail and motorised public transport infrastructure
• Assess how to utilise public transport to tackle air quality blackspots in local areas
• Analyse how to support the adoption of new ticketing technologies to improve customer experiences
• Develop methods of supporting people with disabilities seeking spontaneous travel