A blog about changemaking in transport
The Economic Case for Mini Switzerland
Is there an economic case for Mini Switzerland? If so, what is it?
Today’s post argues that the economic case is built around agglomoration (i.e. making urban centres more economically productive) and on preventing the brain drain from rural areas.
Today’s is the first of two parts; next week, we look at a differerent approach to case-making Mini Switzerland.
Why Free Public Transport is a Bad Idea
Free public transport must be a great idea, right?
It’ll get people out of their cars and helps low income families with the cost of living.
I hate to be a party pooper, but it’s a thoroughly bad idea.
Here’s why.
Big Ideas in Mini Switzerland
How can we grow the transport network in the UK? By making better use of what we already have.
Let’s learn from the Swiss and prove it in the Peak District.
I believe in a place called Hope
What BSIPs Got Wrong — and What to Fix Next Time
Bus Service Improvement Plans were the centrepiece of the National Bus Strategy. But what did they achieve for their money?
Rural Transport Swiss Style - and an Invitation to Action
What rural transport really needs isn’t innovation - it’s buses: properly integrated and proudly delivered, like in Switzerland.
Here’s my first-hand report from the front line of great rural transport.
The Tragic Missed Opportunity of Cornwall
Cornwall buses are now superb. But without joint marketing and pricing, they don’t work for customers
What buses can learn from Britain vaccinating the world
Britain's vaccine programme was a triumph. What buses can learn from the Government's life sciences strategy?
Will Lane Rental solve roadworks?
Lane Rental could make a big difference to roadworks. But not as currently designed.
The Benefits of car-free towns
Car-free towns can scare local businesses and politicians. But we now know they don’t need to worry
7/10 for Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire are so close to a nationally significant transport experiment. But the A40 upgrades just miss the mark
Giles Fearnley on Entrepreneurship and Groups
Giles Fearnley on entrepreneurship in transport, what generates growth and the future role of the big bus groups.
Lilian Greenwood on politics and select committees
Lilian Greenwood is one of the few politicians to have made transport a speciality. We talk about her time both as Shadow Minister and Chair of the Select Committee
Do you have a Product Culture?
Product Managers have transformed the way tech start-ups work but are unknown in the world of traditional transport. Could that change?
Is DRT the Answer? Depends what the question is
Milton Keynes has replaced buses with people carriers. Will it actually save money? And who employs the drivers?
Leon Daniels on the National Bus Strategy
After a momentous week for the bus industry, I get together with Leon Daniels to talk over what on earth happened
National Bus Strategy: What’s not to Like?
Criticising the bus strategy feels like kicking kittens. But look at all the questions it leaves unanswered.
National Bus Strategy: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
That’s lots to like in the National Bus Strategy