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.
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.
Full speed ahead to 2050! Our Strategic Transport Plan sets the direction for the region, driving social, economic, and environmental wins for everyone living, working, and travelling in the region.
We work across many areas of transport, from cycling to carbon and rail to roads. Find out more about the projects we’re fuelling. Use the slider to explore our workstreams.
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.
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.
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Western Gateway STB officers are pleased to publish the Case for Change brochure for the Bristol – Swindon – Oxford service, which has been produced in collaboration with our fellow STB, England’s Economic Heartland STB, and Network Rail. The aim is to provide an all-day, every day hourly train service. This builds on the successful […]
As January comes to a close, we’re keen to hear how you’re doing with your resolutions, and whether there’s room for one more? Here in our team, we’re working to champion a shift towards walking, wheeling and cycling; also known as active travel. By prioritising these sustainable modes of transport, we aim to create greener, […]
Along with Peninsula Transport, we’re pleased to share the joint Electric Vehicle Strategic Action Plan. It sets out our role in supporting local authorities and levering in private sector partnerships that will deliver the EV charging infrastructure required to support growth and zero emission transport in the South West. Cllr Manda Rigby, Western Gateway STB […]
We work better when we work together. Got any questions or ideas to transform transport in our region? We’re all ears.
