Strategic Investment in Transport in South East

Plan due to be Submitted

Transport for the South East (TfSE) is a grouping of councils in the South Eat that has developed a Transport Strategy for the Region covering the next 30 years.  TfSE state their priorities for the transport system is “decarbonise the transport system, level up left behind communities, encourage modal shift, and facilitate sustainable economic growth in the southeast”.  

TfSE is now, subject to final approval on the 13^th March 2023 by the TfSE Partnership Board, going to present a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) to the government to request funding for a programme of projects that are aligned to overall strategy.  The Partnership Board meeting can be watched via YouTube  on the 13th of March. You can watch it live here.

The society responded to the consultation process last autumn.  There appear to be detail changes to the final SIP but the main thrust of proposals remains intact.

TfSE have also published a series of supporting papers that detail the thinking behind their plans.  The paper that covers our area is attached below.

Impact on Guildford.

If the SIP is agreed and acted upon Guildford could see:

• Faster and more Frequent Trains on both the North downs Line and Portsmouth Direct routes.
• A3 improvements through the town.  TfSE are silent on the provision of a Tunnel but mention separating out Local and Long distance traffic.
• A programme to create a better Bus Service.

A major issue is that we have numerous studies e.g. electrifaction of the North Downs Line etc.  We now need to see action if we are to avoid gridlock, support sustainable development, and respond to climate issues.

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