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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A multi-billion pound investment in the South East’s Strategic Road Network will take place over the next five years following confirmation of the Government’s Roads Investment Strategy for 2020-25. A dozen schemes from across the region have been included in the programme, with three committed for construction and a further eight ‘pipeline’ schemes to be
Ahead of next week’s Budget, Transport for the South East has penned an open message to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling for increased investment in the South East to help ‘level up’ the UK economy. The South East is the UK’s most productive region after London
Commenting in response to the Government’s announcement re: progressing with HS2 and new funding for bus and cycle infrastructure, Cllr Keith Glazier, chair of Transport for the South East, said: “Today’s announcement is good news for people and businesses in the South East and across the UK. As our transport strategy makes clear, a better