Integrated Public Transport Systems 2020-09-17
2020-09-17
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Q1
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The MP inquired about recent representations regarding the development of integrated public transportation networks across England.
What recent representations have been received on creating additional integrated public transport systems throughout England?
The Department receives requests through various channels to fund schemes related to integrated transport, intra-city transport, and other types of integration.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific details on the nature or extent of recent representations received.
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Q2
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The MP raised concerns about bus route cuts affecting his constituency and the North East as they enter a local lockdown due to rising COVID-19 cases.
As COVID-19 impacts my constituency and much of the north-east enters a local lockdown, with local access to transport now crucial, why have many residents seen their bus routes cut over the past decade?
Good news for the hon. Member: This Government has committed to a record amount of investment in buses, including 4,000 new zero-carbon buses and £5 billion for bus, cycling, and walking packages aimed at expanding routes.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not address the specific issue of recent bus route cuts affecting residents over the last decade.
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