In February, the government announced the new Local Transport Fund, a package of #4.7bn of spending. Places will be able to spend funds on a range of transport investments, with the aim of improving connectivity within and between towns and cities. Will Brett-Harding highlights some evidence resources that can help places think through the possible effects of using this new funding on local economic performance.

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28 March 2024

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What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth

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https://whatworksgrowth.org/insights/new-opportunities-transport-investments/

This Blog is published under the centre's Urban programme.

This publication comes under the following theme: What determines urban growth and urban decline and what should be the role of policy?