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England’s first sub-national rural mobility strategy
The first sub-national rural mobility strategy in England has been launched by the Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs). The joint strategy covers South West England and sets out how the two STBs will deliver an ambitious vision...
Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport STBs launch South West freight strategy
The Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) have launched the first joint freight strategy for the South West. The strategy addresses the challenges, opportunities and priorities for the South West over the next 30 years, to 2050,...
Peninsula Transport backs the A38 Trerulefoot to Carkeel safety package proposals
Peninsula Transport has responded to National Highway’s A38 Trerulefoot to Carkeel safety package proposals, currently out for public consultation. Chairman of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “We welcome the principle of making the route safer and...
National Highways to hold supplementary consultation on design changes to the A358 Taunton to Southfields Dualling Scheme 24 May – 26 June 2022
National Highways is holding a supplementary consultation on the A358 Taunton to Southfields Dualling Scheme. This improvement scheme will help to upgrade the route between the south west and London and the south east, while also delivering benefits for local people....
From the Chairman: Inaugural STB Conference takes place May 26th 2022
Peninsula Transport’s Chairman, Councillor Andrea Davis, reflects on the opportunities and value of being part of the STB family in the run-up to the inaugural STB Conference. The South West peninsula is an amazing place to live, visit and work, with its bustling...
Peninsula Rail Task Force welcomes a further £32 million for Dawlish rail works
Councillor Andrea Davis, Peninsula Rail Task Force (PRTF) spokesperson and Chairman of Peninsula Transport said: “The Peninsula Rail Task Force welcomes a further £32 million from the Department for Transport to install new netting and fencing along the Dawlish rail...
Bus Service Improvement Plans to enhance bus travel across the Peninsula Transport area
Peninsula Transport has welcomed proposals to enhance bus travel across the region as the five local transport authorities across the Peninsula Transport area submit Bus Service Improvement Plans to Government. Chairman of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea...
National Highways consulting on the A358 Taunton to Southfields Dualling scheme
National Highways is holding a consultation on the A358 Taunton to Southfields Dualling Scheme. This improvement scheme will help to improve the route between the South West and London and the South East, while also delivering benefits for local people. The...
Last chance to comment on transport vision for the South West
The consultation period for Peninsula Transport’s vision for the future of South West transport will close on 17th September 2021. Launched in July, the vision is an important milestone in the development of a full, longer-term regional transport strategy, which will...