Mission 3: By 2030, local public transport connectivity across the country will be significantly closer to the standards of London, with improved services, simpler fares and integrated ticketing.

Principal objectives:

Boosting productivity, pay, jobs, and living standards by growing the private sector, especially in those places where they are lagging

How does this mission relate to spatial disparities?

This mission aims to begin redressing geographic imbalances in the UK’s transport infrastructure, an important element of physical capital, to boost the productivity of places outside London and unlock access to jobs. Achieving this mission would also contribute towards the UK reaching its Net Zero target by delivering more effective public transport. Transport modes such as buses, cycling and walking play a crucial role in enabling access to work for the isolated and vulnerable, while reducing congestion for other road users.

Metrics considered within the analysis:

1. Travel time in minutes to nearest employment centre with 500 to 4999 jobs by Public Transport/Walk
2. Travel time in minutes to nearest employment centre with at least 5000 jobs by Public Transport/Walk
3. Travel time in minutes to nearest employment centre with 500 to 4999 jobs by Walk
4. Travel time in minutes to nearest employment centre with at least 5000 by Walk
5. Travel time in minutes to nearest employment centre with 500 to 4999 jobs by Car
6. Travel time in minutes to nearest employment centre with at least 5000 jobs by Car
7. Travel time in minutes to nearest employment centre with 500 to 4999 jobs by Cycle
8. Travel time in minutes to nearest employment centre with at least 5000 jobs by Cycle