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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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, […]
Western Gateway STB held the fourth regional coach forum on the Tuesday 11 March in person at the Guildhall in Bath. The forum was attended by 27 stakeholders and offered an opportunity for collaboration between the public and private sectors to promote the coach sector, which is an often misunderstood but very environmentally friendly form […]
We have secured another year of vital funding! A settlement of £816,000 from the Department for Transport (DfT) means we can continue to transform regional transport. This funding will allow Western Gateway STB to continue its collaboration with local authorities, transport operators and stakeholders to improve infrastructure, connectivity and access for everyone who works, lives […]
We work better when we work together. Got any questions or ideas to transform transport in our region? We’re all ears.
