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Transport East outlines key milestones and future priorities in new Annual Report and Business Plan
Our Annual Report for 2025–26 is now available and demonstrates the value delivered for regional partners over the past year, with our Business Plan setting out strategic priorities for the year ahead. Annual Report Business Plan Rail was a big focus of the year, with key achievements including convening regional partners to shape the future of rail,…
Read MoreTransport East and University of Hertfordshire’s Smart Mobility Unit host symposium on rural transport innovation
Transport East and the University of Hertfordshire’s Smart Mobility Unit hosted our New Solutions for Rural Transport symposium at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). It was a fantastic opportunity to bring together a strong mix of sector leaders and experts for a day dedicated to sharing ideas on how we can improve connectivity for…
Read MoreActive Travel England publishes Rural Design Guide
We welcome the publication of Active Travel England’s first Rural Design Guide, which provides local authorities with practical steps to design safer, high-quality, and connected walking, wheeling, and cycling routes in rural communities. Our Rural Mobility Centre of Excellence has worked closely with ATE to help develop this guidance, showcasing examples of good practice from…
Read MoreHow transport improvements can boost the East’s £4bn visitor economy
A new study has identified transport challenges that are restricting growth of the region’s important visitor economy and sets out recommendations for transport improvements that can drive economic growth and provide better travel options for visitors and employees. Find out more. In 2024, the East attracted 70 million tourism trips, generating a visitor spend of…
Read MoreResearch highlights potential to expand shared transport services across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex
A new study commissioned by Transport East and supported by CoMoUK has identified opportunities to expand shared mobility services – including car clubs, micromobility (bike and scooter share schemes), lift sharing, and demand-responsive transport – across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. The full report is available here: Shared Transport: Existing Shared Mobility schemes and potential for…
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