Improving rural connectivity the subject of TfN reports
Transport for the North has published two new reports focused on the importance of improving rural connectivity across the North. The rural North is home to more than 2.1 million people and 121,000 businesses, as well as significant visitor destinations including National Parks and World Heritage Sites. However, many rural areas face challenges due to […]
Launch of the national STB EV Charging Infrastructure Framework
Transport for North’s (TfN) Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Framework, initially launched in Autumn 2022, is expanding across England through the Sub-national Transport Body network. The work, supported by Midlands Connect and Transport for the South East, offers local authorities enhanced planning capabilities for EV infrastructure, fostering collaboration and informed investment decisions through accessible, data-driven tools The […]
TfN: Blueprint for the North transport infrastructure plan published
TfN has published an ambitious plan for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the North, enabled by transformational connectivity. The new Strategic Transport Plan (STP) was approved at Transport for the North Board meeting in Leeds by Northern leaders. It outlines how with the right investment and policy levers, together with transformational transport infrastructure we […]
North to share in £38 million boost for safer roads
TfN has welcomed today’s announcement of £38 million of funding from the Safer Roads Fund to 17 authorities in England, including £17 million for schemes in the North of England. Responding to the announcement Martin Tugwell (pictured), Chief Executive of Transport for the North, said: “This is very welcome funding for investment in making our […]
Plan to transform the North’s transport set to be approved
Political and business leaders in the North of Engalnd are set to approve a plan that will lay the foundations for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the region for decades to come. This week’s TfN Board meeting in Leeds today )Wednesday) is recommended to approve the Strategic Transport Plan (STP) for the North of […]
Transport issues are causing more than 2 in 5 of the most vulnerable residents of the North to be socially excluded
Bus services in the North have been cut by more than 30% since 2010 – more than in the rest of England. The impacts of bus service cuts have fallen disproportionately on lower income residents, disabled residents, and carers. Research published today by Transport for the North (TfN) – Transport and social exclusion in the […]
New Strategy set to bring seamless connected journeys across the North
Transport for the North (TfN) has launched its Connected Mobility Strategy for the North, aimed at supporting simple and seamless journeys for the region. Connected Mobility is the ability for different modes of transport to communicate seamlessly with each other to improve the reliability and affordability of passenger journeys, by allowing integrated payment methods, ticketing […]
Transport Committee uses TfN proposal on the future of transport
Transport for the North’s (TfN) proposal on devolving transport policy to the regions and developing a national transport strategy, will form part of The Transport Committee’s future inquiry into Strategic Transport Objectives. TfN shared with the Committee ideas on how to plan, develop and deliver public investment both in infrastructure and services. The Committee launched […]
Transport for the North launches consultation on transforming the North’s transport network
Transport for the North (TfN) is launching a 12-week statutory-consultation for its revised Strategic Transport Plan (STP) for the North of England. The STP sets out the case to transform the North’s transport system and will be used, after consultation, to shape the statutory body’s advice to government on the transport priorities for the North […]
Transform the North to level up the UK, says TfN
New figures produced by Transport for the North (TfN) have shown a transformed North could unlock £118bn a year by 2050 Transport for the North’s (TfN) fourth annual conference is taking place today in Newcastle as new figures reveal the northern economy could produce one million extra jobs by 2050. Under the theme of “Transform […]
