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Peninsula Transport Strategic Implementation Plan Consultation
Please take a moment to read the Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) from Peninsula Transport sub-national transport body (STB); and complete our short survey. The SIP is part of the Peninsula Transport Strategy, focusing on: Easier Journeys Going Electric A...

Interchange 2025: STB Conference
Join us at Interchange ’25 and the STB Conference 2025! With less than 2 months to go until Interchange ’25 March 4-5th, now’s the perfect time to secure your spot! Register here to be part of an event that’s shaping the future of transport: Join us at the STB...

Peninsula Transport & Western Gateway at Logistics UK forum
On 15th January, Peninsula Transport and Western Gateway sub-national transport bodies (STBs) met with freight and logistics operators at a forum hosted by Logistics UK. The discussions provided invaluable on-the-ground insights into the daily challenges of moving...

Electric Vehicle Action Plan
Western Gateway STB and Peninsula Transport are delighted to publish the Electric Vehicle Action Plan; the next step towards developing the charging infrastructure required to support growth and zero emission transport in the South West. Cllr Mark Coker, Peninsula...

Coach Action Plan
The Peninsula Transport Strategy sets out the vision for transport in the region up to 2050, and our newly published Coach Action Plan is an integral part of this. Our broader Transport Strategy defines four priorities that form the overarching framework for aims,...

A303 Sparkford to Ilchester ‘open for traffic’ ceremony – Nov 14th ‘24
At the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester ‘open for traffic’ ceremony recently, Cllr Wilkins represented Somerset Council and Peninsula Transport, the sub-national transport body for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay councils. Also in attendance were local MP...

Q4 Conference Season for Peninsula Transport
As part of Peninsula Transport’s route map to achieving a strategic transport network that works for businesses, communities and visitors, we play a very active part in cutting edge industry discussions and networking. It’s been an informative few months! During...

Press Release: Concerns Old Oak Common to impact South West and South Wales raised at Parliament
Peninsula Rail Task Force, the strategic rail sub-group for Peninsula Transport, has issued the following press release: Prime Minister’s Questions on 27th November 2024 saw Exmouth and Exeter East MP David Reed raise Peninsula Rail Task Force’s (PRTF) concerns...

A38 Saltash Tunnel: Overnight Closures
National Highways are carrying out an extensive programme of work to update the technology in and around the Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall to keep journeys safe and reliable, and reduce the risk of unplanned closures. Preparatory works are taking place via overnight...