A programme to cut congestion, improve health and boost the economy by promoting alternatives to car use has been given the green light for the North East. Go Smarter, which encourages people to explore and use sustainable modes of transport, has secured an extra £2.34million of funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) to continue […]
A scheme to recognise safe and responsible freight operators in the North East has honoured the best in the industry. The North East Freight Partnership, which is overseen and supported by the North East Combined Authority (neca) handed out its second annual awards at the partnership’s latest meeting at the Port of Tyne headquarters. Each […]
Posted: 19 May 2016
A new business network has been launched in the North East to help keep the regional economy moving by addressing local transport issues. The Go Smarter Business Network will meet the transport needs of businesses in the region and help encourage employees to get out of their cars and adopt a greener commute to work. […]
Posted: 19 May 2016
Tolls paid by drivers using the Tyne Tunnels are to go up by 10p from midnight on Saturday 21 May. The new tolls will apply to motorists using the tunnels from Sunday 22 May. The North East Combined Authority (neca), which owns the Tyne Tunnels, has confirmed that the 10p increase will apply to both […]
Posted: 17 May 2016
Members of the North East Combined Authority Leadership Board have confirmed their support for the proposed devolution agreement for the area, which includes the establishment of an elected mayor. It means that more key decisions regarding transport, the economy and skills will be made in the region. Cllr Simon Henig, chair of the North East […]
Posted: 17 May 2016
