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20th December 2024

Our Strategic Investment Plan Consultation is now live!

It’s live! We’ve just launched our Strategic Investment Plan consultation, here! The consultation seeks to get your feedback on the transport schemes we’ve shortlisted to take forward as part of our Strategic Investment Plan, and will run from 20 December 2024 – 2 February 2025. What’s the SIP? The SIP is a multi-modal investment plan […]

17th December 2024

Gear up for our public consultation with our webinars this Thursday!

On Friday 20 December, our Strategic Investment Plan consultation will launch. The consultation seeks to get your feedback on the transport schemes we’ve shortlisted to take forward as part of our Strategic Investment Plan, and will run from 20 December 2024 – 2 February 2025. What’s the SIP? The SIP is a multi-modal investment plan […]

Trees and road in Somerset, UK
17th December 2024

New tool helps local authorities reduce carbon emissions

At the Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body, we are committed to driving sustainable change and reducing carbon emissions in our region. We’re excited to announce that WSP, City Science and Steer have developed an online tool, called the STB Carbon Assessment Playbook (CAP), to support Local Transport Authorities with setting their transport decarbonisation policy and […]

Perrett's Park, Bristol.
16th December 2024

13 top tips to stay safe this season

Whether you’re heading home for the holidays, enjoying a winter walk, or travelling to see loved ones, safety is crucial in the colder months. With shorter days and unpredictable weather, we’ve put together some top tips to help you travel safely and sustainably this Christmas. Cycling at Christmas Cycling during the festive season can be […]

25th November 2024

Urban Planning students join the Western Gateway team!

Setareh, Jack, and Roman, second-year Urban Planning students from the University of Gloucestershire, have recently joined Western Gateway on short work placements. Through this experience, they’re gaining insight into the practical aspects of strategic transport planning and our mission to enhance connectivity across South Wales and Western England. So far, they’ve participated in meetings with […]