Priorities for Transport East
Cleaner, greener, healthier transport options to reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change and poor air quality.
Enhanced links between our fast growing places and business clusters; enabling the area to function as a coherent economy, improving productivity and prosperity.
Better connected ports and airports to help UK businesses thrive and boost the nation’s economy through greater access to international markets and foreign direct investment.
A reinvented, sustainable coast for the 21st century which powers the UK through energy generation. Supporting our productive rural communities and attracting visitors all year round.
Latest News
Latest News
£47m funding has been allocated to improving bus services across the East
We’re delighted to see the Department for Transport’s latest funding allocations for council’s Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIP) for 2025/26. Each authority is set to receive: Essex – £16,616,289 Norfolk – £14,859,945 Suffolk – £8,159,881 Southend-on-Sea – £2,541,467 Thurrock – £1,909,202 Local authorities in the East will also receive an additional £2.9m in Bus Services…
Read MoreReport highlights how Enhanced Partnerships can support the government’s bus revolution
A new report has highlighted how strengthened Enhanced Partnerships can work as a successful model of bus provision across the wider south east region. Within the report are recommendations for the government to help facilitate the bus revolution – one of the DfT’s five transport priorities. The report makes clear that Enhanced Partnerships have…
Read MoreResponse to autumn Budget 2024
Will Quince, Chair of Transport East, responds to the Budget Announcement: “The East is a rapidly growing region, fundamental to the UK’s energy, food, and trade security. Our region plays an essential role in the nation’s economic prosperity. Yet, our potential remains constrained by limited transport connections and following today’s Budget announcement, it’s clear we…
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