Over November and December 2022, Transport East ran a survey with local parish councils to help understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural communities across the Transport East region.

This survey looked at how close and how easy it is for people to access essential facilities such as education, medical and food shopping.

Parishes were also asked to identify the key areas of concern for transport in their communities and rate the transport facilities. Over 370 parishes responded.

They analysed and mapped the responses to give a fuller picture of the transport needs in their rural areas.

The results provides regional data evidence of well-known issues experienced by rural communities, as well as showing where there are opportunities for improvement and the obstacles to be overcome.

The interactive dashboard is available to view at Rural Mobility Survey Dashboard - Transport East, along with report of the results.

They have also published their recently completed Compendium of Practice for Rural Mobility which outlines case studies for best practice in Rural Mobility solutions globally, helping those involved in planning and delivering rural transport.