Bodmin’s new community bus scheme boosted by Peninsula Transport Rural Mobility Funding
The Peninsula Transport team recently visited the Bodmin and Lanivet Community Bus scheme to see how the first round of Rural Mobility Pilot funding is being used. The scheme is a trial project led by the Lanivet Parish Sport and Recreational Trust to build and create a community-led transport network. Community buses will offer regular, reliable and hireable bus services between villages and key destinations around Bodmin. The project was awarded a share of £100,000 from Peninsula Transport and neighbouring Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) Western […]
Peninsula Transport expands team to deliver regional Strategic Transport Plan
Peninsula Transport, sub-national transport body (STB) for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay, has announced three new staff appointments and welcome a placement year assistant to support the delivery of its Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) 2025 -2050. Published earlier this year, the SIP sets out a roadmap to transform transport within the peninsula. It builds on […]
Applications open for £100k South West rural transport schemes funding
Two sub-national transport bodies (STBs) in the South West have joined funds to offer up to £100k (£50k each) to fund rural transport schemes in their respective regions. Western Gateway STB and Peninsula Transport STB are offering organisations, charities, businesses, local authorities and community groups the opportunity to secure up to £50k to drive forward […]
Priority delivery: South West England’s new transport network strategy
Peninsula Transport sub-national transport body (STB) has published its route map to achieving a strategic transport network that works for businesses, communities and visitors in the South West. The Strategic Implementation Plan 2025/50 represents the delivery plan for Peninsula Transport’s Transport Strategy, published in early 2024. It sets out the strategic priorities for the peninsula […]
Peninsula Transport launches Online Coach Forum to shape the future of coach travel in the South West
Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Body (STB) has launched its Online Coach Forum, a new platform to bring together partners, operators, and stakeholders from across the South West to shape the future of coach travel in the region. The forum invites everyone with a stake in coach services to join the conversation and help deliver real […]
South West: New regional transport strategy to guide future investment
A regional transport strategy has been shared by Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national Transport Body for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. The strategy was approved by the Peninsula Transport Board in March 2024. It brings together the findings of a robust evidence base which has been developed over the last five years. A draft was […]
Peninsula Transport seeks views on consultation on its regional transport strategy
Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national Transport Body for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay is asking for views on its draft transport strategy. Launching a public consultation today (Monday 11th December 2023) Peninsula Transport Chairman, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “I urge everyone within the South West to get involved and have your say. We need to make […]
Bus Service Improvement Plans to enhance bus travel across the Peninsula Transport area
Peninsula Transport has welcomed proposals to enhance bus travel across the region as the five local transport authorities across the Peninsula Transport area submit Bus Service Improvement Plans to Government. Chairman of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “Oh behalf of Peninsula Transport I would like to congratulate all our transport authorities for submitting their […]
Peninsula Transport launches its vision for the future of transport across the South West
Peninsula Transport has launched its vision for the future of transport across the South West, as part of its work in developing a full regional transport strategy. Chair of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “The vision and goals are an important milestone in our work as they will help set the overall direction and […]