Posts Tagged ‘East’
Research 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…
Read MoreChampioning the East of England at UKREiiF 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…
Read MoreTransport East welcomes major bus and active travel funding boost to improve sustainable connectivity across the region
Transport East has welcomed the announcement of significant investment in local bus services and active travel from the Government, with £171 million in capital and revenue funding for buses until 2030, and £55 million in active travel capital funding over the next four years. The return to a multi-year funding approach is something we have…
Read MoreWill Quince reflects on the Autumn Budget
“There are several areas of today’s Budget that will have an impact on transport and for the East’s travellers. Our partnership strongly welcomes the confirmation of the rail fares freeze, as ticket costs is one of the biggest barriers to people choosing rail for their journeys. “Further commitment has also been made to the Lower…
Read MoreResponse to the Government’s Rail Reform Bill consultation
Transport East supports the government’s Rail Reform bill to establish Great British Railways (GBR). We believe that delivering a more effective and integrated rail system requires GBR to have a whole-system view, with streamlined processes which could deliver quicker, regionally aligned infrastructure improvements. Regional decision-making, supported by input from Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) and devolved…
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