Passenger Transport Authority

A PTA coordinates and promotes the use of public transport across a city region through consultation, planning and allocation of resources.

They aim to provide sustainable transport alternatives, reduce social exclusion and support sustainable business alternatives. There are six PTAs in England, one in each of the major cities outside London, and also one in Scotland, in Glasgow.

Further information

The Passenger Transport Authorities are coordinated by pteg. Pteg has a range of information on its website including briefing papers and responses to consultations such as the Local Transport Bill.

The city regional Passenger Transport Authorities are:

• Greater Manchester
• Merseyside
• South Yorkshire
• Tyne and Wear
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire
• Strathclyde

Transport in London is operated by Transport for London with responsibility devolved from central government to the London Mayor. The Mayor is responsible for the production of the London Transport Strategy.