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EV Study latest

Latest EV study highlights progress of EV Charging Infrastructure deployment in the East

Active Travel Progress

New report shows progress in East's Active Travel plans

Rural Connections

Rural Connections: Transport challenges and opportunities for communities in the East

We've shared the results from our Call for Evidence into rural mobility, as part of our Regional Strategy Hub

Transport Related Social Exclusion

Transport related social exclusion (TRSE) is the term used to describe transport issues which have a fundamental impact on everyday life and limit the ability to fulfil everyday needs.

Rural Mobility Centre of Excellence

We are a Rural Mobility Centre of Excellence

We're working with partners and stakeholders to identify practical ways of achieving better rural transport across the region.
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Where connections are made

Transport East is the Sub-national Transport Body for Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock. The partnership provides a single voice for our councils, business leaders and partners on our region’s transport strategy and strategic transport investment priorities, working in close collaboration with the government and the rest of the UK.

Priorities for Transport East

Greener transport

Cleaner, greener, healthier transport options to reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change and poor air quality.

Connecting growing places

Enhanced links between our fast growing places and business clusters; enabling the area to function as a coherent economy, improving productivity and prosperity.

Global gateways

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.

Energised coastal and rural areas

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.

Our response to the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

October 3, 2024

During September 2024, the government ran a consultation on revising the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) designed to facilitate sustainable growth in the planning system. The proposed NPPF reforms aim to support the Government’s commitment to delivering 1.5 million new…

Latest EV study demonstrates value of Transport East to accelerate deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure across the region

October 2, 2024

Transport East has highlighted the progress our region’s Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) are making to rollout Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) to meet the needs of the increasing number of people transitioning to Electric Vehicles (EV). The study, known as…

How the ‘Bus Revolution’ could deliver better connectivity and prospects for millions of people in the East

September 27, 2024

Buses are the most used type of public transport in the East, yet it’s no secret that bus services have faced some real challenges over the last few years. Across the country, there has been a declining number of routes…

Our response to the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

3 October 2024

Latest EV study demonstrates value of Transport East to accelerate deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure across the region

2 October 2024

How the ‘Bus Revolution’ could deliver better connectivity and prospects for millions of people in the East

27 September 2024

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Get in touch with us by contacting the following:

General Enquiries: info@transporteast.gov.uk
Communications and media enquiries: comms@transporteast.gov.uk
Technical enquiries: technical@transporteast.gov.uk
Corporate enquiries: corporate@transporteast.gov.uk