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	West Midlands (county) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The West Midlands borders the counties of Warwickshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south, and Staffordshire to the north.
		The West Midlands is not entirely urban; Coventry is separated from the Birmingham urban area, by stretch of green belt land roughly 15 miles across known as the "Meriden Gap", which retains a strongly rural character.
		The West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority was established in 1968.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Midlands_(county) (1161 words)

	topic:transport - Light rail in the West Midlands, England
		WMPTE tried to impose the route for several months, before being forced to backtrack in the face of public opposition to the massive environmental damage and property demolition which would have ensued.
		The Transport Executive was in favour of WMT involvement in the consortium, as it would protect Line One from bus competition.
		The Transport Executive described DoT appraisal of the scheme as "rigorous", which was curious given that the Department failed to carry out the simplest of checks on claims such as the ridership forecast (which was about 300% of the figure actually achieved).
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /rastro/topic_wm_lrt.htm (3785 words)

	West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The former Birmingham City Transport was by far the largest constituent part of the new fleet, as a consequence of which a modified version of that operator's blue and cream livery was adopted by the PTE.
		Between 1969 and 1974 the WMPTE was administered by a Passenger Transport Authority under the joint control of the local county boroughs.
		In 1974 the role of the PTA was assumed by the new West Midlands County Council.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Midlands_Passenger_Transport_Executive (830 words)

	House of Commons - Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs - Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence
		The West Midlands County comprises the Metropolitan Boroughs of the City of Birmingham, the City of Conventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
		The West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority is comprised of elected Councillors from the seven West Midlands local authorities and Centro is the Passenger Transport Executive that implements the transport policies set by the Authority.
		Although the West Midlands is at the heart of the national motorway network, being served by the M5, M6 and M42 motorways, the roads in the region experience the highest levels of traffic congestion outside London.
	www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm199900/cmselect/cmenvtra/153/153ap49.htm (3755 words)

	Transport Sub Committee - Bus Inquiry Document (April 2002) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Concessionary fares are a subsidy to the passenger and not the operator.
		The current West Midlands Local Authority/PTE Bus Strategy sets a target that by 2006 92% of the metropolitan area should be within 250m of a bus stop with weekday daytime service.
		During the preparation of the West Midlands Bus Strategy TWM expressed concern about the proposed 'Network West Midlands' as we believe that this strategy may result in less popular routes suffering from a lack of public investment.
	www.nationalexpressgroup.com /nx/mc/publications/pps/pps2002/2002-04-01 (2729 words)

	EMTA - European Metropolitan Transport Authorities
		The West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive (Centro) and the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority (WMPTA) work in partnership to develop public transport in the region.
		WMPTE (Centro) works in partnership with the Local Authorities, bus, rail and tram operators and the general public to bring about improvements in the public transport network.
		To increase the use of public transport through partnership to improve the economic, environmental and social well-being of the West Midlands.
	www.emta.com /article.php3?id_article=56 (258 words)

	About West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority is a political body, a joint authority of the seven Metropolitan Councils of the West Midlands.
		It was established by the Local Government Act 1985 and sets policies and budgets for the public sector transport responsibilities in the County of West Midlands.
		The Authority welcomes your comments on matters relating to the provision of public passenger transport in the West Midlands County area.
	www.wmpta.org.uk /usrWMPTAbout.asp?hdWhichMenu=ABOUT (146 words)

	pteg: Centro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Centro's mission statement is: 'to increase the use of public transport through partnership, to improve the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of the West Midlands.'
		This is based on listening to passengers and would-be passengers, learning from best practice around the country and throughout the world and from a number of studies.
		Network West Midlands is a vision of the future where bus, rail and Metro connect, with many of the services being on a 'turn-up-and-go' basis.
	www.pteg.net /Aboutpteg/02-pteprofiles/Centro.htm (1403 words)

	Government Offices \| West Midlands \| National Infrastructure
		Government Office for the West Midlands works to ensure that the freight industry is given a voice in the region.
		Government Office for the West Midlands is working to ensure that priority is given to meeting road safety targets and to addressing road safety issues across the region.
		Government Office for the West Midlands is working closely with local authorities to ensure that the region has an effective, inclusive and accessible public transport system.
	www.gos.gov.uk /gowm/Transport/TransportNationalInfrastructure (839 words)

	Centro - Fast facts
		Centro is the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive investing in rail, bus and Metro services for a population of 2.6 million people.
		It is the largest public transport body outside London, with the busiest bus network by far, the highest daily traffic flows and more than 70 million commuter trips per year.
		Centro is funded mostly by a levy from the seven city and metropolitan borough councils of the West Midlands and policy is set by councillors of the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority.
	centro.journalistpresslounge.com /centro/companyinformation/fastfacts/index.cfm (195 words)

	Network West Midlands:
		Midland Metro is at the heart of plans for an integrated public transport network which will provide accessibility for all as well as bringing regeneration benefits to our ever-expanding local cities and towns.
		Senior Citizens and Blind or Disabled passes are available for use on Midland Metro, as well as Centrocard and Busmaster passes and other Travel West Midlands cards and tickets.
		Network West Midlands is a partnership between Centro and bus, rail and tram operating companies within the West Midlands County to promote increased public transport use.
	www.networkwestmidlands.com /Metro/tram.html (317 words)

	BaMMOT Transport History - Trolleybuses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		At the beginning of the 1950s, Birmingham's example was unusual but, by the end of the decade, trolleybuses were in steep decline and the last new ones were being built.
		In the Midlands, trolleybuses last ran in Nottingham in 1966, and Derby and Wolverhampton in 1967.
		The trolleybuses of Walsall Corporation survived to be absorbed into the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive in 1969 but were replaced by the new regime the following year.
	access.museophile.net /0005/www.bammot.org.uk/transhis2.asp (502 words)

	RedOrbit - Technology - Motorists Lament West Midlands Traffic
		Tackling traffic congestion in the West Midlands must be a priority for regional leaders, the area's drivers insisted last week.
		The West Midlands local transport plan, submitted to the government by the PTE this week, sets out a 1.3 billion package to reduce congestion and improve public transport.
		West Midlands transport champion Roger Lawrence warned that the conurbation must cope with more than 165 million extra journeys by 2011.
	www.redorbit.com /news/display?id=217619&source=r_technology (291 words)

	:: Eastern Birmingham PCT ::
		All residents of the West Midlands County born on or before 31 March 1943 are entitled to a free travel pass.
		There are community transport services in all districts of the West Midlands that offer minibus/wheelchair accessible vehicles for hire to community groups in their area.
		Because community transport organisations are non-profit making, charges for its services are usually much less than those offered by typical commercial providers and it is sometimes possible to provide groups with a volunteer driver.
	www.easternbirminghampct.nhs.uk /olderpeople/transport/Local_Tran.htm (548 words)

	Transport Briefing — Public transport developments and project news
		A report by West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive Centro will explain how expanding the tram network on-street through Birmingham city centre and from Wednesbury to Dudley and Brierley Hill would provide at least a 150% return on the investment by government, local councils and businesses.
		Even allowing for cost increases through inflation over the 12 year life of the project and design upgrades, the Midland Metro expansion is expected to show a benefit-cost ratio of between 1.5 and 2.0 when the business case is submitted to the Department for Transport early next year, councillors will be told.
		Another positive for Metro plans is the decision by the Department for Transport to shortlist the West Midlands as one of seven pilot areas to get funding to investigate future congestion charging.
	www.transportbriefing.co.uk /story.php?id=3044 (454 words)

	B43 Great Barr - Bus Services - pre-deregulation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The early years where all services were operated by major operators who later became West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive, and more recent opertations post-deregulation with many new services and operators.
		On 1st October 1969 the buses of Birmingham, Walsall and West Bromwich became part of the new PTE.
		West Bromwich's 6 was renumbered 406 while Birmingham services retained their numbers.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /b43web/com-buses.html (491 words)

	West Midlands conurbation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The West Midlands conurbation is the name given to the large conurbation that includes the cities of Birmingham and Wolverhampton, in the English West Midlands.
		Occasionally the conurbation is seen as being coterminous with the West Midlands county; however, this includes Coventry, which is separate from the main urban area, and excludes the parts of the surrounding counties of Staffordshire (e.g.
		Some bodies such as the West Midlands Police and Centro (the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive) still cover the area.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Midlands_conurbation (302 words)

	ACIS - dedicated to the improvement of public transport through Real Time Information
		The Centro project in Birmingham city centre funded by the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive is one of the early Tracker systems.
		The St Helens SMART corridor is operated by the Passenger Transport Executive Merseytravel who fitted the corridor with SMART buses and displays.
		Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive were then able to add displays to the remainder of the quality corridor to the terminus in Wigan utilising the existing radio system.
	www.acis.uk.com /links/localauthoritites.asp (1193 words)

	Useful Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It is responsible for promoting and developing public transport across the West Midlands metropolitan area.
		It passes on the Grant which the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority has awarded to WMSNT to help it run the Ring and Ride service.
		West Midlands Special Needs Transport is a member of DWM but the organisation also provides for individual membership.
	www.wmsnt.org /index.php?id=129 (597 words)

	Article 13 - CSR best practice case studies
		Provide public transport that is easy for everybody to use and that encourages people to get access to jobs, training, education and other activities, which improves the well being of the West Midlands.
		This is reflected in the West Midlands Local Transport Plan which stresses that the transport system needs to underpin the economic revitalisation of the West Midlands Metropolitan Area.
		The 20 year Public Transport Strategy also highlights the importance of access to jobs, training, education and other activities, and how the public transport network is essential for the economic regeneration of the area.
	www.article13.com /A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=492 (718 words)

	Transfer of BMMO ("Midland Red") operations to West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive (WMPTE) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		BMMO continued to operate their coaching activities and cross-boundary bus services in the West Midlands County with very little change to the timetables, while WMPTE cross-boundary services in the Wolverhampton area passed to BMMO.
		However, “West Midlands” fleet names and logos replaced the “Midland Red” markings on all vehicles within a few days of the transfer, and eventually all transferred vehicles received WMPTE livery of cream and blue, with many repainted by BMMO at their Central Works on behalf of the WMPTE.
		Initially single fares were unchanged, but from the transfer date WMPTE made their go-anywhere Travelcard season tickets available on all their newly acquired services, thus considerably increasing the extent of the tickets availability, and allowing sizable saving for regular passengers who previously needed to travel with two operators.
	midlandred.net /history/wmpte.htm (543 words)

	Current members (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		We are a statutory organisation responsible for promoting and developing public transport across the West Midlands, within the political and financial framework formulated by the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority.
		Midland Metro, the majority of local rail services, ring and ride services and some buses are operated under contract to Centro.
		Centro, in partnership with local transport operators, has recently begun planning the introduction of a pilot smartcard scheme for one District within the county.
	www.contactless-club.com /pages/current_centro.htm (205 words)

	Transport: Metropolitan area \| Special Reports \| Guardian Unlimited Politics
		Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive Nexus House, 33 St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AX (Tel: 0191 203 3333; Fax: 0191 203 3180) Tyne and Wear PTE is also responsible for the Metro and the Shields Ferry.
		Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive Consort House, 12 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1HN (Tel: 0141 332 6811) The Strathclyde PTE also operates Glasgow Underground railway and Buchanan bus station.
		The PTEs are the professional co-ordinating bodies responsible for implementing the policies of the metropolitan passenger transport authorities (PTAs).
	politics.guardian.co.uk /mpsurgery/story/0,,479061,00.html (976 words)

	Cad-Capture News - March 2003
		Centro is the key body responsible for promoting and developing public transport in the West Midlands, including the Midland Metro.
		Centro is the key body responsible for reducing congestion on the roads of the West Midlands.
		It is a statutory organisation responsible for promoting and developing public transport across the West Midlands metropolitan area.
	www.cadcap.co.uk /n0303.html (584 words)

	Travel Coventry - our company
		Travel West Midlands (formerly West Midlands Travel) was established as a Company on 26th October 1986, following the 1985 Transport Act and deregulation of bus services.
		The Company took over the operation of the bus fleet formerly run by the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive (known as the 'Corporation Buses' and now as Network West Midlands) and was a private limited company whose sole shareholder was the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority.
		Travel West Midlands is still distributing shares to employees since the ESOP and the majority of employees are shareholders.
	www.travelcoventry.co.uk /about/history.asp (213 words)

	Railtrack bug fix is under scrutiny
		West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive (PTE) - a statutory body representing local authorities in the region - says it had yet to receive assurances from Railtrack whether or not its systems set are year 2000-compliant, despite repeated requests.
		A House of Commons transport select committee last December published year 2000 deadlines set by the owner of the UK's railway track, signals and stations.
		If their trains are late or are cancelled due to year 2000 problems, the executive will fine them.
	www.vnunet.com /articles/print/2066281 (249 words)

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