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New strategy aims to ensure half of all short journeys are by active travel
A new region-wide strategy aims to ensure that over half of all short journeys in the North East will be walked, wheeled or cycled by 2035 - good news for the environment, public health and the local economy.
Regional leaders join together for first of its kind transport and health partnership event
On Friday, leaders at Transport North East (TNE) joined forces with academics at Newcastle University and the North East Office for Health Improvements and Disparities (OHID) to host an interactive transport and health workshop for delegates in the North East. The event was led by Dr Susan Kirk and Dr
Links between public health and transport strengthened in the North East
For this first time in the North East, transport bodies are working directly with public health professionals to create impactful transport strategies with the health and wellbeing of local people at the forefront, thanks to a one-year placement organised by the Public Health Specialty Training Programme and Transport North East
Public asked to pledge to travel sustainably at least once a week
People in the North East will be encouraged to switch one car journey a week to public transport, walking, cycling or wheeling and for people who don’t have access to a car to continue travelling sustainably, as outlined in a new modal shift strategy – Making the Right Travel Choice.
Re-opening of the Leamside Line takes a step forward as business case published for Metro services to Washington
Cross-party North East politicians and regional business leaders have come together to call upon the Government to invest in North East infrastructure by supporting the
MPs and leaders back £19.5m bid to boost low carbon transport
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) charging facilities for local people.