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100k Rural Mobility Pilot Schemes – applications now open
Through the development of our South West Mobility Strategy and our engagement with communities, we’ve now identified a case for a sweep of rural mobility pilots to be developed across the region. These will help address key challenges like sustainability,...
Devon and Torbay Local Transport Plan – Have your say
Devon County Council would like to hear your views on the draft Devon and Torbay Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4). The LTP4 is the strategic document that sets out the priorities for transport across the county between 2025 and 2040. All feedback will be collated and...
Up-close visit to high calibre A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme – set to improve capacity, congestion, community links and safety
During early September (2024) Peninsula Transport Technical Director Ewan Wilson and Project Manager Kim Hawes visited the nearly completed A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme. Hosted by National Highways and their contractor Galliford Try, the visit was an up-close...
Information for passengers: GWR rail journeys will be affected by engineering works in the Newbury area next week
Network Rail will be carrying out improvement work on the line between Newbury and Westbury next week, with further works to follow later in the year. This is to replace life-expired track as well as flood alleviation work at Newbury, ensuring the railway remains safe...
New regional transport strategy to guide future investment
A regional transport strategy has been shared by Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national Transport Body for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. The strategy was approved by the Peninsula Transport Board in March 2024. It brings together the findings of a...
Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport STBs publish Electric Vehicle Charging Study
Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Bodies have jointly published an Electric Vehicle Charging Study, to help local authorities plan for EV uptake and identify potential charge point sites. The study forecasts how quickly electric vehicle...
A30 upgrade between Chiverton and Carland Cross: a dual carriageway of modern standards to provide key connectivity for the peninsula
Our transport strategy, set to be published later this year, prioritises improving our strategic road network to ensure consistent standards. This is vital in ensuring the region is better connected, while unlocking its potential for growth. The A30 Chiverton to...
Peninsula Transport – introducing our new team members
Peninsula Transport is delighted to welcome four new team members. Technical Director Ewan Wilson joins our existing Programme Director Hannah Shrimpton, who has been appointed to her role on a permanent basis. Hannah and Ewan will be supported by Project Managers...
Dawlish ten years on: working together to protect South West rail links
Local communities and organisations have successfully worked together to protect the South West’s main rail line from extreme weather, but there remains more to do to make the network resilient, according to the chairman of Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national...