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Transport East was established in 2018 as the emergent Sub-national Transport Body (STB) covering Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Southend-on-Sea; home to some of the fastest growing places in the UK and a gateway connecting the UK to world markets. With an economy worth £71bn, the east plays an important role in the overall success of…

A modern, efficient and reliable transport system is key to the future success and ongoing growth of our area’s £71bn economy. Transport East as an essential driving force in delivering a thriving economy for the East, with fast, reliable and resilient transport infrastructure driving forward a future of inclusive and sustainable growth for decades to…

Plans to drive forward a collective vision for future of transport infrastructure for the East stepped up a gear at an important summit to discuss the vehicle for change. In March this year, Transport East was launched as the Sub-National Transport Forum for Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Southend-on-Sea.  The unique partnership was formed to transform…

The Transport East Forum has responded to the Lower Thames Crossing consultation which was launched on 10 October 2018 and which closed on 20 December 2018. Details on the consultation can be found at: https://highwaysengland.citizenspace.com/ltc/consultation/ The Lower Thames Crossing is a proposed new motorway connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River…