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Government commits to South East transport strategy – but says time isn’t right to devolve transport powers

Transport for the South East has welcomed news that its transport strategy will be used by Government to help decide where, when and how to invest in the South East’s transport network. The thirty-year strategy published this summer sets out how, with the right investment, we can grow the South East’s economy, boost jobs and &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/11/05/government-commits-to-south-east-transport-strategy-but-says-time-isnt-right-to-devolve-transport-powers/">Continued</a>

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Investment welcomed to tackle major east-west bottleneck

Transport for the South East has welcomed the announcement from Highways England of a preferred route for a bypass on the A27 near Arundel in West Sussex. The scheme will address a congestion pinch point on the only major east-west transport corridor south of the M25, connecting a number of cities and ports that are &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/10/15/investment-welcomed-to-tackle-major-east-west-bottleneck/">Continued</a>

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Transport minister to give keynote address at annual conference

Transport minister Baroness Vere will deliver this year’s keynote address at Transport for the South East’s annual conference 2020. Baroness Vere will be joined by a range of speakers from across the public and private sectors to discuss the big strategic transport issues in the South East. There will also be an opportunity for attendees &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/10/09/transport-minister-to-give-keynote-address-at-annual-conference/">Continued</a>

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New partnership seeks shift from road to rail in the South East – and an end to diesel trains

A new partnership between Network Rail and Transport for the South East aims to encourage people out of their cars as part of a long-term plan to improve rail services, boost capacity and cut carbon emissions. The memorandum signed by the two organisation sets out a range of common goals that they will work together &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/09/21/new-partnership-seeks-shift-from-road-to-rail-in-the-south-east-and-an-end-to-diesel-trains/">Continued</a>

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Partners announced to deliver ‘building blocks’ of strategic investment plan

Joint team of Steer, WSP and Atkins chosen to deliver geographic area studies and help define investment priorities WSP also chosen for future mobility strategy and action plan Following the recent publication of its thirty-year transport strategy, sub-national transport body Transport for the South East has started work on a series of area and thematic &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/08/04/partners-announced-to-deliver-building-blocks-of-strategic-investment-plan/">Continued</a>

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Action plan needed to make sure ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles is ‘realistic and achievable’

Local government and business leaders in the South East are calling for a targeted action plan to make sure that the ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles – which government is consulting on bringing forward from 2040 to 2035 or earlier – is a success. Transport for the South East brings together the &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/07/29/action-plan-needed-to-make-sure-ban-on-new-petrol-diesel-and-hybrid-vehicles-is-realistic-and-achievable/">Continued</a>

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Transport for the South East submits bid for statutory status

A ground-breaking bid for transport devolution in the South East of England has been submitted to government by a partnership of the region’s local authorities and business leaders. The proposal from Transport for the South East is designed to power-up the region’s economic recovery from the effects of Covid-19 and accelerate investment in sustainable transport &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/07/22/transport-for-the-south-east-submits-bid-for-statutory-status/">Continued</a>

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Cllr Keith Glazier re-elected as TfSE chair

The chair and vice-chair of Transport for the South East have been re-elected by members of the Shadow Partnership Board at its July meeting. Cllr Keith Glazier, leader of East Sussex County Council, will serve as chair for the next twelve months, with Cllr Tony Page, deputy leader of Reading Borough Council, as vice-chair. The &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/07/20/cllr-keith-glazier-re-elected-as-tfse-chair/">Continued</a>

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Evidence submitted to government review of future mobility regulation

Transport for the South East has submitted its response to the government’s ‘Future of Transport Regulatory Review’ call for evidence, setting out how better regulation of this fast-moving sector can help improve connectivity and quality of life while supporting sustainable economic growth. The review looks at the regulatory frameworks covering: Micromobility which includes e-scooters and &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/07/03/evidence-submitted-to-government-review-of-future-mobility-regulation/">Continued</a>

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Active travel funding welcomed as councils look to ease pressure on public transport

Councils and employers must be given the tools they need to keep commuters safe and healthy and prevent overcrowding. That’s the view of Transport for the South East following today’s announcement that £250m of government funding – the first part of a £5bn package announced in February – will be brought forward to help local &hellip; <a href="https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/2020/05/09/active-travel-funding-welcomed-as-councils-look-to-ease-pressure-on-public-transport/">Continued</a>

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