Campaign for Better Transport

06/06/2026

What a great challenge, and an inspiring story. George aims to travel from John O'Groats to Land's End in 24 hours by public transport during .

Sponsor him if you can - funds will be shared between us and the Chesterfield Canal Trust.

Go, George!

Each summer, the Campaign for Better Transport runs Better Transport Week - a week long celebration of public transport and call to arms for improv…

05/06/2026

In response to the fuel price crisis the Government should be pulling out all the stops to improve public transport, walking, wheeling, cycling and shared transport. If you agree, please email your MP:

The fuel price crisis has brought the UK's transport problems into sharp relief. We urgently need better alternatives to driving: good, affordable public transport, safe walking and cycling, and more shared transport. Email your MP and let's campaign for change.

05/06/2026

Make a sustainable transport pledge!

15 to 21 June is . How about pledging to use sustainable transport at least once during the week?

If you're thinking, 'But I use the bus / train / bike all the time anyway,' that's brilliant! Sign the pledge and let's show how many people use and care about better transport.

Please pledge to use sustainable transport between 16 and 22 June and become part of the movement for better transport.

04/06/2026

"If the elections tell us anything, it is that people want change. The task now is to ensure that better transport is at the heart of it."
What will the May 2026 local elections mean for transport? Our CEO Ben Plowden reflects in our latest blog:

The May 2026 elections across England, Wales and Scotland may come to be seen as a defining political moment. As widely expected, they generated a very significant – and probably permanent – change in the political landscape. Many more political parties are now competing for votes, and control o...

04/06/2026

We're pleased to announce we'll be back in London for our third on Friday June 19.

This year's event is sponsored by AtkinsRéalis and takes place at London South Bank University.

We're very excited to be welcoming Lord Peter Hendy, CBE for our opening keynote address.

With big changes happening in transport legislation and the structure of government, there’s a lot to do to ensure successful delivery for passengers and communities. This conference is about asking the right questions, and we want to leave with practical answers and real commitments.

For more information and to book your FREE place visit: https://ow.ly/y4kI50Z6KXu

Explore innovative transport solutions at the Better Transport Conference 2026, supported by AtkinsRéalis, on Friday 19 June in London.

03/06/2026

As part of , our partners at BetterPoints are offering four daily £10 prizes for walking/wheeling, cycling, bus and train trips logged through the app. Enter the code btw2026 when you register (or tap Menu then Add code if you already have the app) to enter the draws.

The more trips you make, the more chances to win!

Download the BetterPoints app today and start making small changes that add up!

03/06/2026

📢Our latest report is out!
'Track Record: What Great British Railways can learn from British Rail', collects fascinating insights from former senior British Rail staff to make five recommendations for those responsible for creating, developing and leading Great British Railways to help make it a success.
Read the report here: https://ow.ly/lzVa50Z6IjT

02/06/2026

New report out tomorrow…stay tuned and follow us to find out more!

02/06/2026

📢It's less than two week to 2026!
From 15 to 21 June we'll be celebrating the connections that matter and the transport that makes them possible. Find out more and join in the celebrations at www.bettertransportweek.org.uk

02/06/2026

Free expert help for community groups, campaigns and charities this !

City Infinity is offering some pro-bono support around designing for sustainable travel. This might include:

• Design ideas
• A talk
• A workshop
• A site walkabout
..And other possibilities - find out more:

Supporting Better Transport Week 2026 We are very pleased to be back supporting the Campaign for Better Transport’s Better Transport Week once again and in “celebrating how better t…