Skip to Main Content

We are changing how people travel around our region, with more journeys by public transport, walking and cycling. We're making transport more reliable, affordable, enjoyable and safe.

Discover our work

Metrobus

We need bus services that people can depend on. They must be quick and reliable, easy to use and affordable for our residents.

Bath train station
Image credit: Visit Bath

Transforming rail travel over the next ten years with new and improved stations, and more frequent train services.

Man walking his dog in Bath

We recognise that encouraging more walking and cycling will help us build a healthier and greener West of England.

 

The future of transport

Cyclists on Bristol to Bath shared path near Warmley Waiting Room
Working with local councils to improve transport across our region.
e-scooter in front of a bus
We’ve committed £4 million to trial new ways of moving around the region.
Bus at a stop
Enabling a better understanding of movements throughout the region.

Our plans and strategies

Transport Delivery Plan Cover
Setting out the transport projects (2021-2026) planned for the West of England region.
Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan cover
A detailed plan that identifies that over £400m of investment is needed to provide high quality infrastructure for walking and cycling across the region.
Joint Local Transport Plan cover image
Connecting people and places for a vibrant, inclusive and carbon neutral West of England.
Sustainable Transport Settlement cover
We have submitted our proposals for a transport settlement from Government to help us achieve our net zero carbon targets and transform the way people travel across the region.
Bus Service Improvement Plan cover image
The Bus Service Improvement Plan proposes an enhanced partnership with bus operators to improve the quality and coverage of the region’s bus network.
Train at Bath Station Image credit: Visit Bath
We have plans to transform travel by rail over the next 10 years, including new rail routes, step-free access at stations and more frequent ‘turn up and go’ services.
Bus service 12 at Bristol Parkway bus stop
The bus strategy considers options to improve the bus network and set out how further growth in bus usage can be encouraged, including proposals to create better, faster, more reliable and more accessible services across the region.
Our plan outlines how we'll deliver new electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the West of England.
West Bus
Our Bus Grant Delivery Plan builds on the targets and work we have been doing through our Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
Metrobus driving along motorway, cars around, fields in background
Following the reallocation of HS2 funding, the West of England Combined Authority was awarded additional funds to be spent on maintenance work. This funding was then allocated to the three local highway authorities within the region.