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.

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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Strategic Investment Plan

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.

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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. Use the slider to explore our workstreams.

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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.

BUSES

We will be taking a more active role in cross boundary bus routes - more info to come!

DECARBONISATION

We’re keen to be as green as possible and we’re committed to driving sustainable change and reducing carbon emissions in our region.

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.

REGIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Our one stop shop for stakeholders to collaborate in one place, share best practise and get guidance.

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.

ROADS

We work closely with National Highways to help improve our road connectivity across the region.

News and events

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

Funding awarded to innovative transport pilots in rural areas across the South West region

Funding awarded to innovative transport pilots in rural areas across the South West region

Rural areas deserve to be put on the map. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we’re helping to fund three innovative transport pilots aimed at improving low-carbon, inclusive, and accessible mobility across rural communities in the Western Gateway region. These include: Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership – Enhancing Access to Rural Spaces A community – […]

Western Gateway STB reveals 10-year Strategic Investment Plan for regional transport

Western Gateway STB reveals 10-year Strategic Investment Plan for regional transport

The Western Gateway Sub-National Transport Body (STB) has released its Strategic Investment Plan (SIP), a document detailing 38 transport projects across the region, which have been put forward for funding prioritisation by the Department for Transport. Spanning the geography from Tewkesbury to Bournemouth, the projects have been chosen as they enhance connectivity, reduce costs and […]

Two coach studies set the direction for increased connectivity in the Western Gateway region

Two coach studies set the direction for increased connectivity in the Western Gateway region

We are pleased to publish two feasibility studies that look to increase transport connectivity across the Western Gateway STB region, with strengthened coach services. Coach Strategy (Phase 2) Feasibility Study – Strategic Gap 2 A new feasibility study focused on improving coach connectivity along its Strategic Gap 2 corridor – linking Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Wotton-under-Edge, […]

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