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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 […]

30th October 2024

100k for Rural Mobility Pilot Schemes – applications now open!

We’re offering funding of up to £10,000 to support successful pilot applications for our Rural Mobility project.

21st October 2024

Year 3 of freight

Western Gateway STB is working in partnership with Peninsula Transport to addresses the freight challenges, opportunities, and priorities for the South West over the next 30 years to 2050.

Bath in autumn
15th October 2024

Our top tips for travel safety this autumn

As autumn arrives in the Western Gateway region, did you know it is a great time to explore sustainable travel options? We want to remind everyone to stay safe while traveling. Here are some important top tips to keep in mind.

Hannah riding her bicycle
10th October 2024

The positive power of transport on our mental health

Humans are hardwired for connection. Connecting with others is part of our reason for being, and improves our physical, mental, and emotional health. So what happens when communities are harder to reach?