A new study from Transport for the South East (TfSE) shows how the region is changing across key economic, social and environmental areas linked to transport.

Building on the inaugural report in 2023, our latest State of the Region report uses open-source data and partner insights to track progress against indicators in TfSE’s new Transport Strategy.

Recently approved by our Partnership Board, the report, highlights that while carbon dioxide emissions have risen since their 2020 low, they remain below pre-pandemic levels. Highway delays, however, have reached a record high in 2024, exceeding the previous decade’s average.

Electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure have grown since the last report, and the national fare cap has made bus travel more affordable. More people can now reach Heathrow and Gatwick within an hour thanks to rail improvements, although weather-related delays have increased.

Presented through an interactive ArcGIS platform, the data will help local authorities and transport planners explore regional and local trends to inform future decision-making.