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Without a clear direction from the Government and dedicated funding to support sustainable transport, the gap between commercial availability and community needs will continue to widen. Prioritizing public transport is essential for delivering on net-zero and economic growth targets. Written evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

To address these issues, the following measures are recommended: 123414

The Government should develop Strategic Transport Objectives that focus on sustainable transport (active travel and public transport) to provide LTAs with a clear mandate. Without a clear direction from the Government and

Decisions made by LTAs often struggle to align with national priorities such as the "levelling up" agenda and economic growth due to disparate calls on available budgets. 4. Strategic Recommendations Decisions made by LTAs often struggle to align

April 28, 2026 Prepared for: Transport Committee, UK Parliament 1. Executive Summary