Public transport in Birmingham

Here we look at the steps being taken within Birmingham to make their public transport more energy efficient and more climate friendly.



















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04 Feb 2019 - On-going

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06 Mar 2019 - Laura Creaven
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Think blue, let cyclists through

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Birmingham Connected, part of Birmingham City Council, are asking people to “Think blue, let cyclists through” ahead of new cycle routes opening on the A34 and A38 this year.

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Birmingham Connected, part of Birmingham City Council, are asking people to “Think blue, let cyclists through” ahead of new cycle routes opening on the A34 and A38 this year.


Birmingham Connected, which covers all transport planning activity for the council, are making drivers aware of some new road layouts, ahead of the new cycle routes opening soon on A34 and A38.  The blue surfaced routes show the new cycleways, which are separated from other traffic where possible.  At areas where the blue routes cross central reservations or side roads drivers need to give way to cyclists.

From Monday 25 March planned access changes to Priory Road from Bristol Road will be implemented, where there will be no right turn into Priory Road, whilst travelling out of the city centre.  Travelling into the city there will be no access (left turn and right turn) into Priory Road from Bristol Road. The left turn towards the cricket ground will remain open. Signage will be installed and information will also be provided about alternative routes.

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07 Feb 2019 - Laura Creaven
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Birmingham to Host Transport Summit

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Birmingham will play host to a transport summit in March, looking at how transport issues affect everyone in Birmingham and discuss the future of its transport network.

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Birmingham will play host to a transport summit in March, looking at how transport issues affect everyone in Birmingham and discuss the future of its transport network.


The morning will begin with an immersive visit to communities in Birmingham to see the transport challenges they face, looking at how it affects daily living, particularly for the most disadvantaged people in the city.  Participants will visit community facing conversations at different venues within the city, before returning for guest speakers and panellists including Andy McDonald MP, shadow transport secretary; Nick Barton, chief executive, Birmingham Airport; and Laura Shoaf, managing director, Transport for West Midlands.

The summit takes place on Thursday 7 March, and tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/birmingham-transport-summit-tickets-54585852755 

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06 Feb 2019 - Laura Creaven
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Birmingham Bus Survey launched

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Ahead of the introduction of the Clean Air Zone, Councillor Waseem Zaffar, cabinet member for transport and environment, and Birmingham City Council, are urging residents to fill in a survey to let the council know more about why people are chosing not to use the Birmingham bus network, and what they can do to improve passenger numbers.

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Ahead of the introduction of the Clean Air Zone, Councillor Waseem Zaffar, cabinet member for transport and environment, and Birmingham City Council, are urging residents to fill in a survey to let the council know more about why people are chosing not to use the Birmingham bus network, and what they can do to improve passenger numbers.


Birmingham City Council is asking residents to tell them what’s wrong with the city’s buses.

Whilst people using the buses report good levels of satisfaction, the number of people using buses is declining year on year, particularly with people travelling into Birmingham city centre.

With the council working to create a clean air city, and a Clean Air Zone being introduced to Birmingham in 2020, they’re seeking to better understand people’s experiences of bus travel and how it can be improved.  A key part of the clean air city will be encouraging residents and visitors to use more sustainable forms of public transport, like buses, trains, walking and cycling.

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Councillor Waseem Zaffar, cabinet member for transport and environment at Birmingham City Council, said: “Buses are absolutely vital here in Birmingham and across the West Midlands. However, bus usage across the region has been decreasing, particularly among those who have been travelling into the city centre.

“I want to know what could be done to encourage people to make more of their journeys by bus and to ensure the bus is seen as an attractive, accessible and affordable option for every citizen of Birmingham.

“To this end, I am launching the Birmingham Bus Survey and invite anyone who travels in Birmingham to respond, whether they currently use the bus, by choice or necessity, or haven’t caught a bus in years.  In fact, if we are to get to the heart of why more people are not using the bus, it is essential that we hear from those very people who are NOT regular bus users.”

The Birmingham Bus Survey, which closes on 1 March, can be found at https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/bus-survey/ 

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