Transport impacts on everyone's lives. Improving the transport system and its operation is a critical element in the Government’s economic, social and environmental agenda. Better access to jobs and services, particularly for those most in need, is a priority shared between local and central government, and a core aspect of Government Office work.
More information on the national picture
We work with local and regional organisations, such as North East Assembly
and One North East, to promote an efficient and integrated transport
system. We work with other partners on:
- cycling
- walking
- promoting green travel plans for business
- the Safe Routes to School Initiative
- freight issues
- airports
- rail services
- buses
If you have any queries regarding traffic signs and lines, please
email
traffic.signs@dft.gsi.gov.uk
We also carry out a range of national transport
casework. The applications and orders cover a wide range of
transport functions and fall under a range of acts. We also handle
appeals and directions to do with (mainly) non-vehicular rights of way.
