As the manufacturing capital of the UK, the East Midlands is a major contributor to the national economy. However, the region has inefficient transport networks: congestion costs £1 billion a year but per capita transport spending is the second lowest in England.
ICE’s East Midlands State of the Nation Transport briefing reviews the current situation and sets out four recommendations to build a more resilient transport network: strategic corridors, promotion of integrated transport, prioritise transport funding and creation of combined authorities.
State of the Nation 2013: East Midlands
Content type: Policy
You may also be interested in
- Type
- Infrastructure blog
Fewer potholes but more traffic jams – the future of England's roads
There’s much to welcome in the long-awaited third road investment strategy, writes former National Highways CEO Graham Dalton – but plenty to worry about, too.
- Type
- Infrastructure blog
UK Budget 2025 – what does it mean for infrastructure?
Despite economic uncertainty, infrastructure remained a priority in a cautious budget announcement.
- Type
- Infrastructure blog
Will changes to UK planning law create healthier neighbourhoods?
Changes to England’s National Planning Policy Framework could help better integrate housing and infrastructure, writes ICE Policy Fellow Stephen O’Malley.