Housing & infrastructure

Transport investment in the Northern Powerhouse: 2019 update

Transport investment is crucial for the north of England. Every region needs a reliable and effective transport network for people to live and work, but the North – with its five major cities, 265...

19/08/2019

Publication Briefing Housing & infrastructure Equality Population and demographics IPPR North

The future of rail: The opportunities for devolution in the Williams Review

The Williams Rail Review (The Review) is a ‘root and branch’ review of railways in Great Britain, chaired by Keith Williams. It forms part of the government’s aim for a world-class railway, which...

19/07/2019

Publication Briefing Housing & infrastructure Business Metro mayors IPPR North

Quick wins for the North's transport network

The North’s transport network is currently in crisis, but there are major opportunities ahead. The chaos faced by passengers in the summer of 2018 revealed long-term structural weaknesses in the...

18/03/2019

Publication Report Housing & infrastructure IPPR North

Crossroads: Choosing a future for London’s transport in the digital age

With the emergence of disruptive technologies, London is on the cusp of major changes to the way that people move around the city. This report explains how positive network effects between new and...

24/03/2017

Publication London Report Housing & infrastructure

Total transport authorities: A new deal for town and rural bus services

England needs a new settlement for buses and other forms of sustainable public transport. This report makes the case for creating 'total transport areas' spanning multiple local authority geographies...

19/08/2015

Publication Housing & infrastructure Report

Airline travellers, competition and airport expansion

This discussion paper raises three key questions for the future of airport infrastructure in London and the south east, focussed on competition, the future of the 'hub' model, and environmental...

17/04/2015

Publication Report Housing & infrastructure

Transport for the North: A blueprint for devolving and integrating transport powers in England

As momentum builds behind the 'Northern powerhouse' agenda, IPPR North provides a blueprint for an integrated transport system that could transform the North's economic prospects. The north of...

05/03/2015

Publication IPPR North Report Housing & infrastructure

Great North Plan: A prospectus for transforming the north of England

Including the winning and commended entries from our Great North Plan competition, this prospectus presents ambitious ideas for transforming the north of England and beyond. The north of England...

24/11/2014

Publication IPPR North Report Housing & infrastructure

Greasing the wheels: Getting our bus and rail markets on the move

This report focuses on the relationship between public and private stakes in rail services, and differences between bus services in London and elsewhere. Our analysis examines the pros and cons of...

26/08/2014

Publication Report Housing & infrastructure

The long road to ruin: Why the UK needs to reform motoring taxes

Motoring taxation in the UK has remained largely unchanged for almost a century, but rising consumer costs, a looming decline in tax revenues, and environmental and public health concerns make reform...

12/05/2014

Publication Report Housing & infrastructure