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.
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Our response to the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework
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 homes by implementing a standard method for assessing housing needs. Transport and land-use planning are…
Read MoreLatest EV study demonstrates value of Transport East to accelerate deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure across the region
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 REVEAL, shows how the number of public charging points has increased in each of the…
Read MoreHow the ‘Bus Revolution’ could deliver better connectivity and prospects for millions of people in the East
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 and reduced frequency. In the Transport East area, the number of local journeys has fallen…
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