Campaigns & Initiatives
On behalf of the North East Joint Transport Committee (NEJTC) we’re leading innovative projects which are shaping the future of regional transport.
Discover more about our recent projects and campaigns and how we’re improving connectivity across the North East.
Transport Decarbonisation – funding programme
North East MPs and transport leaders are backing a new £19.5m bid to decarbonise transport in the North East through the delivery of new electric buses and Electric Vehicle (EV)
Active Travel Fund
On behalf of the North East Joint Transport Committee (NEJTC), Transport North East has worked tirelessly to support walking and cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transforming Cities Fund (TCF)
The Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) has provided the North East region with £208m for capital investment in our sustainable transport networks.
Active Travel Campaign, ‘Go Smarter, Go Active’
In parts of the North East cycling is up between 5%-120%, and active travel is more popular than ever as people keep up their new love of walking and cycling post lockdown.
Zero Emission Buses in the North East
Transport North East with Go North East, Durham and Northumberland County Councils is successful in an Expression of Interest to deliver 73 zero emission buses.
Tyne Pass Scheme at the Tyne Tunnels
We are supporting TT2 who are implementing a barrierless open-road tolling scheme at the Tyne Tunnels. The aims of the new scheme are to modernise the payment system.