Work supports roll out of electric vehicle public charging points to meet huge, predicted growth in demand
Work to ensure electric vehicle drivers have convenient access to charging points across eastern and central England is being supported by new data which identifies the best locations for EV infrastructure.
The mapping tool and report from Transport East and England’s Economic Heartland, two of England’s sub-national transport bodies (STBs), suggests that more than 22,000 public charging points are required for their areas in the coming years to support the …
EEH welcomes Transport Committee's Strategic Road Investment Report
In March EEH managing director Naomi Green gave evidence to the Transport Committee's inquiry into strategic road investment. Yesterday we welcomed publication of the committee's report.
Its recommendations include a formalised engagement role for sub-national transport bodies such as EEH with National Highways.
As Naomi told the committee, a formal role for STBs would mean that proposed schemes could be designed and finessed to better meet regional needs and account …
EEH adding value to partners
Adding value to our partners
England’s Economic Heartland has published its annual report for 2022/23.
The report details the work carried out by EEH over the last financial year, looks ahead to 2023/24 and includes a breakdown of the organisation’s financial performance.
Subtitled ‘Adding Value’, this year’s report has a particular focus on the support EEH provides to its local authority partners. This includes a section on the geographically-specific work …
Opportunities for active travel across boundaries highlighted in new strategy
Opportunities to improve cross-boundary active travel links are detailed in the second part of England’s Economic Heartland’s active travel strategy.
Fifteen links which have the highest potential impact on modal shift were identified from a combination of stakeholder input and analysis of data, including demographics, network coherence, public transport hubs, planned housing and employment sites, educational establishments and propensity to cycle.
Part two of the strategy also contains suggested targets …
Benefits of Ely Junction enhancements recognised at Parliament meeting
Cross party, cross industry and cross country support for upgrading Ely rail junction was demonstrated as the East of England All-Party Parliamentary Group hosted the launch of EEH and Transport East’s brochure Keeping Trade on Track in Parliament on Monday 19 June.
Co-chairs Peter Aldous MP and Daniel Zeichner MP were joined by Iain Stewart MP, Chair of the Transport Select Committee and Tan Dhesi MP, Labour Minister for Rail, …
New report highlights Ely’s importance in keeping Britain’s trade on track
Nationwide business and political support for increasing rail freight capacity at Ely is showcased in a new report produced by England’s Economic Heartland and Transport East.
‘Keeping Trade on Track’ highlights the importance of delivering the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement scheme, which would significantly increase the amount of rail freight heading to the Midlands and north from Felixstowe, alongside improvements to regional passenger services.
The brochure will be formally launched …
Government announces East West Rail route update
The government has today announced its route update for East West Rail between Bletchley and Cambridge as part of an ambitious life sciences package to support economic growth across the UK. East West Rail is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our region and the UK – EEH will work to ensure it has a positive and lasting legacy for the places it serves.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: “The cities of …
Your chance to help shape upcoming connectivity studies
England’s Economic Heartland has launched a ‘call for evidence’ to inform the development of our next two connectivity studies: ‘Thames Valley-Buckinghamshire-Milton Keynes-Northampton’ and the ‘southern east-west corridor’ covering Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
The connectivity studies are an important part of EEH’s work programme, developing an evidence base that shows what the most effective connectivity solutions are for key corridors across the region. The evidence captured will be used to shape …
Expert advice on buses now available on our website
Expert-led guidance and advice on all aspects of planning for and managing a local bus network, across a variety of formats such as webinars, one-to-one support, technical notes and toolkits, has today been published on EEH’s website. This included topics as varied as:
● Fares and ticketing
● Data analysis, monitoring and evaluation
● Low cost and quick wins
● Building a strong case for bus priority
● Bus infrastructure …EEH Managing Director Appears Before Transport Committee
Naomi Green gives evidence on strategic road investment.
This morning Naomi Green, Managing Director of England's Economic Heartland, appeared before the Transport Committee.
She gave evidence on the importance of strategic road investment from an STB perspective.
EEH was joined by representatives from Transport for the North and Midland's Connect.
