Driving forward sustainable transport solutions for the region

We’re the Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body. We connect communities through the creation of accessible, low-carbon, resilient and sustainable transport solutions.

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About Us

Who are we?

We’re one of seven sub-national transport bodies in England. We bridge the gap between national government and local authorities, working collaboratively with transport officers, operators and neighbouring regions to speak with a single voice to improve transport across the area – and beyond.

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Vision

Our vision is for..

A resilient transport network that works for everyone and is fit for the future, helping people and businesses throughout the Western Gateway to thrive while protecting our environment.

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Strategy

Our Strategic Investment Plan

Full speed ahead to 2050! Our Strategic Investment Plan sets the direction for the region, driving social, economic, and environmental wins for everyone living, working, and travelling in the region.

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our work

Our transport priorities

We work across many areas of transport, from cycling to carbon and rail to roads. Find out more about the projects we’re fuelling.

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ALTERNATIVE FUELS

We’re helping businesses make the move to alternative fuels for road freight, so together we can reach the national target of net zero by 2050.

COACH

Our coach work sets the wheels in motion to reduce our carbon impact and congestion. Find out more about our strategy and our first of its kind coach forum., often overlooked in local transport planning, can significantly improve connectivity and reduce emissions and congestion.

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CYCLING

We’re prioritising pedal power! We’re working on a cycling strategy to help connect rural places and create routes for leisure, learning, tourism and work. Watch this space.

EV

The government has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Alongside other sustainable transport solutions, we’re working hard to make the switch to electric vehicles easier than ever before.

FREIGHT

We’re putting the weight behind freight, looking at how maritime, aviation, rail and road can help bring and move goods and services through the region.

RAIL

Rail is central to achieving our transport vision. We’re working closely with operators like Network Rail and community groups to revolutionise rail connectivity in our region.

RURAL MOBILITY

As well as cities and bustling towns, our region is home to rural villages small settlements and houses dotted in hard-to-reach places. Our rural mobility work seeks to connect communities through sustainable transport and multi-modal solutions.

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Latest News & Events

Keep on track with everything Western Gateway STB and find out what else is happening in transport.

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100k for Rural Mobility Pilot Schemes – applications now open!

100k for Rural Mobility Pilot Schemes – applications now open!

We’re offering funding of up to £10,000 to support successful pilot applications for our Rural Mobility project.

Year 3 of freight

Year 3 of freight

Western Gateway STB is working in partnership with Peninsula Transport to addresses the freight challenges, opportunities, and priorities for the South West over the next 30 years to 2050.

Our top tips for travel safety this autumn

Our top tips for travel safety this autumn

As autumn arrives in the Western Gateway region, did you know it is a great time to explore sustainable travel options? We want to remind everyone to stay safe while traveling. Here are some important top tips to keep in mind.

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We work better when we work together. Got any questions or ideas to transform transport in our region? We’re all ears.

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