Posts by Ashley Lawson
Government’s Road Strategy sets out path to improve road safety
Transport East welcomes the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy, which outlines an ambitious pathway to making the nation’s roads safer for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. The strategy focuses on supporting road users, deploying technological interventions, improving infrastructure, and ensuring the right enforcement is in place. As a highly rural region with limited public transport, many…
Read MoreShaping the region’s future: Transport East’s milestones and momentum in 2025 – Andrew Summers
2025 has been another fast-moving and impactful year for the Transport East partnership. We set out a clear, united case for why transport investment in the East matters – not just for the East, but for the nation that relies on the region to feed, supply and power it. And we’ve focused on value for…
Read MoreTransport East welcomes major bus and active travel funding boost to improve sustainable connectivity across the region
Transport East has welcomed the announcement of significant investment in local bus services and active travel from the Government, with £171 million in capital and revenue funding for buses until 2030, and £55 million in active travel capital funding over the next four years. The return to a multi-year funding approach is something we have…
Read MoreEly Area Capacity Enhancement debated in Parliament
We’re grateful to Charlotte Cane MP for raising the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement scheme during yesterday’s Parliamentary debate (3 December). The debate echoed what Transport East, England’s Economic Heartland and our partners have consistently highlighted: Ely is critical infrastructure for both freight and passengers – not just for the East, but for the entire nation.…
Read MoreLocal Authorities from the East meet National Highways to discuss Strategic Road Network priorities
Transport East and local authority partners met Nick Harris, CEO of National Highways, to discuss key issues relating to the planning and delivery of improvements across the strategic road network in the East. This was the latest in a series of six-monthly meetings with Nick, convened by Transport East. Partners welcomed the progress on key…
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