Focus of work
North East Public Transport Users Group is a grassroots organisation that campaigns for integrated, sustainable and accessible transport in North East England.
Originally focussed on the urban Tyne and Wear area, FIT funding supported the group to expand and develop campaigns in Northumberland and Durham, two largely rural counties with very different transport pressures.
Impact
Activities and achievements as part of FIT’s funding include:
- Creation of a new website to reflect the new geographical reach of the organisation. The website is receiving a lot of traffic and includes a form for registering as a member of NEPTUG.
- Development of a new logo to reflect the new North East-wide focus.
- Creation of a series of new publicity materials and leaflets for use at public events, talks and campaign meetings.
- Newsletters, covering transport developments in the North East and the work of NEPTUG, released in autumn 2024 and May 2025.
- A one-day “Transport Boot Camp” event at the Great North Museum, Newcastle, on 4 November 2024. Over 60 people attended on the day, with presentations from Transport for Quality of Life and Low Traffic Future providing context and stimulus to discussions. Table discussions were then held between participants and documented the barrier, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable and integrated transport in the region. Attendees also developed a joint response to the North East Local Transport Plan consultation.
- Following the Transport Boot Camp, a new organisation (the North East Sustainable Transport Coalition, NEST) was formed from attendees.