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How women travel in the East – and making it easier and safer
Introduction International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress, while reflecting and acknowledging the challenges that still exist for women. One challenge on our transport networks is making sure they better reflect women’s travel needs and are safe and accessible for everyone. That’s why at Transport East we’re committed to #AccelerateAction this International Women’s…
Read MoreSub-national Transport Bodies come together and demonstrate how they’re delivering better transport for the country’s regions
On 5 March, we once again reunited with England’s six other sub-national transport bodies (STBs) at this year’s STB Conference – as part of the Interchange Conference – in Manchester. Together, we demonstrated our value in supporting partners to improve transport and enable people to thrive. As the lead STB and host of the Rural…
Read MoreTransport East asks government to invest in East’s transport infrastructure
Transport East has submitted compelling evidence to persuade the government to fund critical transport infrastructure in the East as part of the government’s comprehensive spending review. The submission seeks long-term funding allocations for our local authority partners to support integrated transport projects and plans. The submission also asks for essential schemes to be funded including:…
Read MoreResponse to the Devolution announcement
Will Quince, Chair of Transport East, has responded to the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement: “The East has been added to the Devolution Priority List. The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced six new devolution areas which she hoped would get to elect new mayors in May 2026, including Greater Essex and, Norfolk and Suffolk. This…
Read MoreResponse to the Chancellor’s January announcement
Andrew Summers, Chief Executive of Transport East, responded to the recent announcement from the Chancellor: “We welcome the Government’s ongoing commitment to East West Rail (EWR). However, to fully realise its transformational ambition, it is essential that onward connections to the East are considered as the section to Cambridge is designed and delivered – including links…
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