OUR WORK

We will work together and with our partners to:

1 Strategic Transport Plan Development

Develop and publish a comprehensive Strategic Transport Plan for the Western Gateway region.

2 Regional Transport Evidence Base

Create a regional transport evidence base to identify and prioritize key projects for submission to the Department for Transport.

3 Enhanced Engagement with Key Stakeholders

Enhance engagement with the Department for Transport, infrastructure agencies (National Highways, Network Rail) and service providers (bus and rail operators).

4 Shared Expertise and Resources

Enable the sharing of technical expertise and resources across Constituent Authorities to support the development and evaluation of transport proposals.

5 Coordinated Infrastructure Planning

Collaborate with Highways England and Network Rail to align and prioritize the development and delivery of strategic infrastructure projects.

6 Strategic Transport Investment Discussions

Serve as the primary platform for government discussions on transport and infrastructure investment decisions within the Western Gateway area.

Western Gateway – Programme Management Team

“Working together across our region and in partnership with stakeholders outside the Western Gateway area helps us to shape our priorities for businesses and communities within the Gateway area.”

OUR TRANSPORT PRIORITIES

We’re working across seven key transport areas to reimagine an integrated transport network that is fit for everyone.

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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.

Cycling in autumn
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.

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.

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.

Centre of Excellence

The Western Gateway Centre of Excellence is a one stop shop for stakeholders to collaborate in one place, share best practices and get guidance. It is being developed in line with the government’s commitment outlined in The Levelling Up White Paper (February 2022) and is a flagship example of how we are establishing a stronger connection with our partners.

Subsequently, the Department for Transport (DfT) requested that Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) establish a platform that would concentrate on the development of Local Transport Authorities’ (LTAs’) capabilities and the provision of assistance in the some areas.