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Better Transport for Better Health – how a short walk or cycle can play a big part in being healthy
At Transport East, we endorse active travel for short journeys. Walking and cycling not only plays an important role in reducing carbon emissions but it also contributes to good health, which is why for Better Transport Week – and to celebrate Clean Air Day – we want to highlight some of the key facts and…
Read MoreTransport East sets out clear need for rail investment to Government
Rail investment in the East is not keeping pace with the economic, social and environmental needs of the region according to our State of Rail in the East report. The Minister for Rail, Huw Merriman MP heard this message clearly from political and business leaders from…
Read More2022 – strengthening our single voice for the East
Reflections from our Strategic Director, Andrew Summers Like many, I took the opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months at Transport East over the festive period. It’s easy to get drawn in to the day-to-day working across a wide region and changing sector, missing the opportunity to mark achievements. This calendar year has seen…
Read MoreTransport a weak area for Levelling Up in the East
Levelling up in the East of England is a welcome ambition but has a “very long way to go”, a ground-breaking report has revealed. With transport assessed as one of the weaker areas. The report has analysed the East of England’s level of confidence in achieving the Government’s twelve levelling up missions, which were announced…
Read MoreAccelerating better and more sustainable transport connections for the East is the focus for regional Transport Summit
Senior figures from the region and nationally gathered to accelerate progress on the East’s strategic transport priorities at our annual Transport Summit, which took place in Ipswich. Transport East’s Annual Summit brought together local and national government along with partners to lead the conversation on key challenges and opportunities around: Rural Mobility in…
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