Priorities for Transport East
Better connected ports and airports to help UK businesses thrive and boost the nation’s economy through greater access to international markets and foreign direct investment.
Enhanced links between our fast growth places and business clusters; enabling the area to function as a coherent economy and improving productivity.
A reinvented, sustainable coast for the 21st century which delivers on our ambition to become the UK’s foremost all-energy coast, as well as a competitive visitor offer.
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Chambers of Commerce to join Transport East
A modern, efficient and reliable transport system is key to the future success and ongoing growth of our area’s £71bn economy. Transport East as an essential driving force in delivering a thriving economy for the East, with fast, reliable and resilient transport infrastructure driving forward a future of inclusive and sustainable growth for decades to…
Read MoreTransport summit drives forward vehicle for change
Plans to drive forward a collective vision for future of transport infrastructure for the East stepped up a gear at an important summit to discuss the vehicle for change. In March this year, Transport East was launched as the Sub-National Transport Forum for Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Southend-on-Sea. The unique partnership was formed to transform…
Read MoreTransport East responds to the Lower Thames Crossing consultation
The Transport East Forum has responded to the Lower Thames Crossing consultation which was launched on 10 October 2018 and which closed on 20 December 2018. Details on the consultation can be found at: https://highwaysengland.citizenspace.com/ltc/consultation/ The Lower Thames Crossing is a proposed new motorway connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River…
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Transport East will drive forward a truly joined-up transport network and secure vital investment in future infrastructure.
Innovative and prepared for future developments.
Enables housing growth
Enables the efficient and effective movement of people and goods to boost economic growth.
Ensures that growth in the East is sustainable, encompassing all forms of transport including, public transport, walking and cycling.
Ensures that the East of England is a place where people want to live, work, learn and visit.
Transport East will drive forward a truly joined-up transport network and secure vital investment in future infrastructure.
Innovative and prepared for future developments.
Enables housing growth
Enables the efficient and effective movement of people and goods to boost economic growth.
Ensures that growth in the East is sustainable, encompassing all forms of transport including, public transport, walking and cycling.
Ensures that the East of England is a place where people want to live, work, learn and visit.