England's Economic Heartland was delighted to host this year's Local Transport Summit, which took place in Bedford earlier this month.
Delegates enjoyed a walking tour of Bedford, before presentations from partners including Oxfordshire, Bedford, Buckinghamshire and Luton, roundtables on the importance of integration, and an address by Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood. On the second day, buses and professional best practice were on the agenda.
Managing Director Naomi Green said: "On behalf of EEH I'd like to thank all the speakers, delegates and organisers who brought such energy to the event and helped make it a brilliant two days.
"By hosting the event, we were able to shine a light on why planning for transport in smaller cities, market towns and large rural areas has its specific challenges and opportunities, but equally why it is so important to get right given the huge economic potential of our region."