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Transport East’s pioneering Agent Based Model promoted in Government’s Better Connected Strategy

April 9, 2026

Transport East’s agent-based modelling tool, BERTIE (BEhaviouR & Transport: Impact & Equity), has been featured as a case study in the Government’s newly published Better Connected Strategy. It recognises Transport East’s leading role in using data and technology – using data is one of the strategy’s goals – and highlights how BERTIE is a good…

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RIS3 and road programme announcements

March 27, 2026

Will Quince, Chair of Transport East, has welcomed the Department for Transport’s publication of the Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) and the Major Road Network and Large Local Majors Programme announcement. “The Strategic and Major Road Networks play a vital role in the East, keeping people connected and goods moving. Covering the period from 2026 to…

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Response to Government’s Local Government Reorganisation announcement for the East

March 25, 2026

Our Chair, Will Quince, has responded to today’s Local Government Reorganisation announcement from the Government for Norfolk, Suffolk and Greater Essex: “We welcome clarity from the Government on the next steps for Local Government Reorganisation and how these changes will shape the future of the East. As these plans move forward in Norfolk, Suffolk and…

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What does the EV transition look like in one of England’s most rural regions?

March 6, 2026

On 4 March, Esme Yuill – our Head of External Affairs – attended Parliament to provide evidence to the Transport Select Committee’s inquiry, “Supercharging the EV transition.” Esme shared Transport East’s perspective on the rollout of public EV charging infrastructure across the East, using evidence from our EV reports and highlighting how our Local Transport Authority…

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Transport East makes the case for the East at national Interchange conference

March 5, 2026

Transport East headed to Manchester on 3 March for the national Interchange conference. The visit was an opportunity to set out the East’s case for greater transport investment. Chief Executive Andrew Summers joined the ‘Buses Connecting Communities’ panel alongside Campaign for Better Transport, Community Transport Association and the Confederation of Passenger Transport. Campaign for Better…

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