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Transport East welcomes the DfT’s new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy

June 17, 2026

The Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom‘s new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy is an encouraging step forward, providing £4.5bn in funding for an ambitious vision to enable more people to walk, wheel, and cycle. Aiming for over half of all short urban trips to be active by 2035, the commitment to deliver thousands of…

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Research highlights potential to expand shared transport services across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex

June 15, 2026

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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Championing the East of England at UKREiiF 2026

May 26, 2026

Transport East made a strong showing at this year’s UKREiiF, where we supported regional partners to share the compelling case for investing in the East. Our CEO Andrew Summers used the occasion to set out a clear vision for the region, centring on three interconnected priorities: the need for significant transport investment to unlock the…

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Freeport East and Transport East launch ambitious Transport Masterplan to drive growth and connectivity

April 21, 2026

Freeport East, in partnership with Transport East, has launched its Transport Masterplan. Using its extensive evidence-based insight, Transport East was commissioned to support the Freeport in identifying the key transport enhancements required to drive inward investment, create higher-paying jobs, and encourage sustainable growth. The report is available here, on Freeport East’s website. The plan identifies…

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Connecting the East: why public transport is at the heart of our region’s future: Andrew Summers

April 17, 2026

World Public Transport Day is an opportunity to reflect on something that can be easy to overlook – transport is not just infrastructure, it is opportunity. It connects people to jobs, education, healthcare, and each other. In the East, getting this right has never mattered more, and as one of the UK’s fastest-growing economic regions,…

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