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.
Our Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) identifies 38 investment proposals throughout the Western Gateway region that we believe are best able to deliver our collective vision for transport and achieve the objectives of our joint Strategic Transport Plan over the next ten years.
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.
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Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) are inviting views from across the freight and logistics sector in the South West of England to help shape the future of freight movement in the region. The Freight Industry Survey, launched last week, seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector and how local authorities can best support safe, sustainable, and efficient […]
Following the publication of the Western Gateway Rail Freight Feasibility Study, stakeholders and members of the Western Gateway team recently visited SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK’s site at Avonmouth to explore how rail freight operates on the ground. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to see the railhead and surrounding operations first-hand, and also the […]
The Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body (STB) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new leadership team to guide the organisation’s work improving connectivity and sustainable transport across the region. Councillor Chris Willmore has been appointed Chair of Western Gateway STB, succeeding Councillor Manda Rigby. Cllr Willmore currently serves as Councillor for Yate North […]
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