Posts by Ashley Lawson
Response to the draft Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) publication
“We welcome the recent publication of the draft Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3). “RIS3 will effectively set the direction and priorities for road investment over the next 5 years, and this draft provides clarity on the overall level of funding for road maintenance and improvements on the strategic road network, alongside the core priorities for…
Read MoreRural Youth Struggling to Access Education and Work Due to Transport Gaps
Transport East has published new research highlighting the significant transport challenges faced by young people aged 16–24 living in rural communities across the East. You can find more information, and the reports, here. Titled ‘Rural Roots, Limited Routes’, the study has been delivered through Transport East’s Rural Mobility Centre of Excellence, and draws on extensive engagement…
Read MoreTransport East and Connected Places Catapult Drive Rural Transport Innovation
Through our Rural Mobility Centre of Excellence, we’re proud to have supported Connected Places Catapult in delivering the Rural Transport Accelerator – a programme funded by the Department for Transport to develop and deliver innovative travel and transport solutions in rural communities. Eight projects across the country each received up to £150,000 to run demonstrator…
Read MoreTransport Committee Report on Local Bus Services Draws on Evidence from Transport East
A new Transport Select Committee report calls on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt a national ambition for a minimum level of public transport connectivity. The findings draw on written and oral evidence from organisations across the country – including Transport East – and highlight the decline…
Read MoreBuilding momentum: reflecting on a year of progress and looking ahead
Back in April, we published our 2024/25 Annual Report alongside our 2025/26 Business Plan, marking a year of delivery for the region and setting out our ambitions to help communities across the East thrive through better transport. Annual Report for 2024/2025 Business Plan for 2025/2026 Delivering for the East and the UK Last year was…
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