The West of England transport network is being transformed over the next 3 years with unprecedented levels of investment in walking, cycling and public transport that will serve to unlock growth in our Enterprise Areas and Zone and provide greater access to affordable and sustainable travel options for our residents.
To support this transformation the West of England are applying for funding from central government.
If successful in the bid the objective of Access WEST will be to work with business, communities and educational institutions to facilitate growth in the local economy through increased uptake of walking and cycling, and to break down the barriers that prevent our residents from accessing work, education and training opportunities.
The West of England – Access WEST DfT Access Fund Bind Proposal (17/18 – 19/20) Download pdf PDF approximately 1.24 M
Another 30,000 people in the West can hop on an e-bike or jump on an e-scooter from tomorrow, Friday 22 August, with a new trial area becoming part of our region’s rental scheme.
The first four weeks of the school summer holidays saw children and young people across the region take over 500,000 free bus journeys, thanks to investment from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Initial analysis suggests a significant jump in youngsters getting on the bus compared to the same time last year.
A new safety campaign has been launched in the West by the region’s Mayor and Police & Crime Commissioner.
Plans have been submitted to install a new lift at Lawrence Hill train station to make it accessible to everyone. This would make the railway station, which first opened in 1863, step-free.
A new bus service is set to serve towns and villages in North East Somerset from 1 September, thanks to funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority for the current financial year.
