Transport leaders from across the Isle of Wight have met to discuss how closer collaboration can help build a more resilient transport network for the future.
The latest meeting of the Island Transport and Infrastructure Forum took place on Monday 8th June, bringing together representatives from ferry, bus and rail operators, Island Roads, Visit Isle of Wight, the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and the Isle of Wight Council.
Discussions focused on both immediate issues and longer-term planning, with members reviewing progress on joint working around roadworks, disruption communications, integrated ticketing and travel opportunities for young people.
A positive update was also given on the new Isle of Wight Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee, which brings together the council, Island Roads and utility companies to improve coordination and help minimise avoidable disruption.
Looking ahead, forum members began discussing what the Island’s transport system could look like in the future, including the role of data and technology, improvements to public transport, active travel, water-based transport and stronger infrastructure planning.
Those present agreed to continue developing ideas to support delivery of the Island Transport implementation plan and to engage with both the new Isle of Wight Council administration and the Hampshire and Solent County Combined Authority.
The next meeting of the Island Transport and Infrastructure Forum is scheduled to take place on 21st September 2026.
Doesn’t sound like anything was achieved really then? What should be under discussion is how do we keep the roads open and the ferries affordable. Anything other than that is just wasting time!!
My advice to the “SO CALLED TRANSPORT BOSSES”
Take a drive around the island and see how “UNSAFE”
Island Roads are due to speeding motorists and put
in safety measures to “STOP” vehicles being able to speed
in the first place!
REMEMBER JUST PLACING SIGNS WITH 20MPH or 30MPH
DOES NOT “STOP” MOTORISTS SPEEDING
It is 2026 and there are “NO” installed speed cameras
hardly any bus lanes or cycle lanes.
May I also suggest then take a trip to the big smoke and see
how safe roads can be when there are speed cameras installed
and heavy fines and points are issued to motorists who speed.
REMEMBER 20MPH IS PLENTY, MOST SENSIBLE PARTS OF THE
COUNTRY REALISE 20MPH IS PLENTY, IT IS TIME FOR THE ISLAND
TO GET WITH THE AGENDA!
Not sure where you would put bus lanes and you would need to legislate to force cyclists to use a cycle path (Fairlee Road for example) some do, most don’t.
John you are right about the cycle path along Fairlee Road
I blame the useless numpties running the island who don’t
ENFORCE RULES
If a cyclist refuses to cycle on a cycle path where a path
is provided they should be heavily fined.
If I had a pound everytime I was driving behind a Numpty
cyclist along Fairlee Road I would be a Millionaire.
The island is so lawless it is beyond a joke.
If only we had a Mayor like Sir Sadiq Khan he would
ENFORCE the rules.
Just yet more talk. There is zero of any substance. In the last 50+ years there has been no significant new transport infrastructure which continues to hold the Island economy back. Until we have leaders with vision who have the ability to make things happen, rather than caretakers, managing decline whilst living off the public purse the decline will continue.