Policy paper

Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport

Outlines the government's long-term transport strategy that will work well for people in England.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 2 April 2026

Applies to England

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Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport

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Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport – executive summary

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Better Connected: our plan for transport that works well together – Easy Read version

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Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport – policy engagement, summary report

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Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport – call for ideas, summary of responses

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Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport – supporting evidence and analysis

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Details

This strategy is built around a shared vision that transport will work well for people: it will be safe, reliable, affordable and accessible so people can get on in life and make the journeys they need to easily.

Better Connected sets out 3 principles that will underpin what we do and how we do it in transport:

• putting people at the heart of everything we do
• using transport to create better-connected places
• working in partnership with local leaders and experts

It also sets out 8 priorities, informed by what people and stakeholders told us matter most to them:

• simplify payments and information
• provide dependable and safe journeys
• make travel accessible and affordable
• create healthier communities
• align transport and development
• champion data and technology
• empower local leaders
• optimise decision-making and appraisal

The strategy also sets out a monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure we meet our commitments and demonstrate progress towards better transport.

Published 2 April 2026