Transport for the South East

Is an improved transport system on your Christmas list this year? Our Draft Transport Strategy is now out for consultation. Please complete the survey to have your say on our transport priorities to: - Grow the economy - Connect our communities - Achieve net zero View the survey here: https://ow.ly/kZO250UrEgf

The latest episode of The TfSE Podcast is now available to view! In this episode, podcast host, Tia Shelley, speaks with Director of Healthy Streets, Lucy Saunders, about different approaches that can be taken to create fairer, sustainable and attractive urban spaces. Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/xXR550UpWVC

We are proud to announce the consultation for our Draft Transport Strategy is open! We are asking residents, businesses, and interest groups in the South East to take part in the public consultation and let us know their thoughts on our transport vision. Read the documents on our website, and submit your views on our transport priorities to grow the economy, connect our communities and achieve net zero in the decades ahead. Complete the survey here: https://ow.ly/pyp050UoqPy

Andrew Summers, from Transport East, talks about the opportunities for STBs in the Integrated National Transport Strategy, on the latest episode of The TfSE Podcast. Listen here: https://ow.ly/lCnn50UlGag

Our Chair, Councillor Keith Glazier, was pleased to attend the Secretary of State's launch of the Integrated National Transport Strategy today, in Leeds. We were happy to see that the Secretary of State's vision aligns with TfSE's Transport Strategy, which we are currently refreshing. TfSE looks forward to supporting the government and helping them draft and deliver their Integrated National Transport Strategy for England. A call for evidence for the Integrated National Transport Strategy is available here: https://ow.ly/B28R50UhCSK

The latest episode of the TfSE Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the TfSE Website! In this episode, podcast host, Tia Shelley, speaks to Transport East's Chief Executive, Andrew Summers, about the transport challenges and opportunities in the East of England. Andrew also explains the relationship between Transport for the South East and Transport East and how we've been working together. Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/Uvjn50Uhze8

Last week our Lead Transport Planner, Katie Lamb, presented at the Gatwick Transport Forum on our Regional Active Travel Strategy & Action Plan (RATSAP). Her presentation covered the purpose, stages, and actions out of the RATSAP development; highlighting the need for continued and expanded coordination and collaboration across boundaries and organisations. Following presentations, Katie spoke on a panel with Nick Hill (Brighton & Hove Buses) about the importance of integrating active travel with public transport to support multi-modal and longer-distance journeys. Thank you for having us London Gatwick and congratulations on your exciting new partnership with Great Western Railways!

Transport for the South East welcomes the £95 million funding allocation from the government, to our local transport authorities, to enhance and improve bus services across our region. This significant investment supports better connectivity, improved sustainability, and greater accessibility for our communities. With this investment, we are one step closer to ensuring that bus services across the South East are reliable, accessible, and meet the evolving needs of residents. Find out more about the allocations here: https://ow.ly/eIih50U9ZzU #BusServiceImprovement #TransportForTheSouthEast #BetterBuses

Our Chair, Councillor Keith Glazier, and the Leader of West Sussex County Council, Councillor Paul Marshall, have written to the Secretary of State for Transport to offer their support to find a long-term solution to problems on the A27. Read more here: https://ow.ly/mAwy50U5RSO

From Monday 11 November, the new, safer, Wisley Lane bridge will be open and the existing access both off and onto the A3 at Wisley Lane will be permanently closed. For more information please visit: https://ow.ly/5o7z50U1lTj For live updates follow: National Highways