This research presents the findings from a national survey of the British public, exploring behaviours, attitudes to transport and perspectives on the priorities for transport over the next decade. It finds that people will back change if they can see it is fair and effective, and is being implemented with empathy and support for those asked to do things differently.

In an age of misinformation, and with some politicians keen to use environmental and progressive transport policies to score political points, it is only through a close and transparent partnership between the public and decision-makers that we will deliver a transport system that is fairer, greener and works better for communities across Great Britain.

Key policy recommendations:

• Public involvement is crucial to a fair transition for transport and rebuilding trust in government decision-making. At the local and national level, governments must put in place high quality, well-resourced, place-based public engagement strategies for sustainable travel, which include meaningful opportunities for people to shape the future of transport across the UK and in their neighbourhoods and villages.
• Decision-making on transport must be done locally wherever feasible, and policies to change how people travel framed in terms of the benefits that matter most within specific communities. Further devolution of transport powers, alongside long-term funding security for transport authorities, is essential to making transport work better across the country.
• A bold commitment to improve public transport should be central to the manifestos of those running in upcoming local or general elections. This should be integrated with making streets safer for people walking, wheeling and cycling.