Strategy & Policy
On behalf of the North East Joint Transport Committee, Transport North East is responsible for delivering policies and strategies that move the North East closer to becoming a green, healthy, dynamic and thriving region.
The North East Transport Plan sets out our aspirations for travel up until 2035. A series of accompanying strategies are in development.
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) policy
In March 2022, The North East Joint Transport Committee approved the first region-wide Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) policy, an outline of the region’s aim to lead the country in boosting the up-take of Electric Vehicles by developing and expanding charging facilities.