The NSW Government has released the Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan - a blueprint for Hunter's transport future over the next two decades.

Elected representatives from all levels of Government and across parties have participated in this development, with the Hunter now forming a clear set of long-term priorities based on evidence, data and collaboration.

Following a consultation with government, community and industry, the Plan sets out 49 short and medium-term actions across public and active transport, roads and freight to support one of Australia's fastest growing regions.

Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley says the Hunter is powering New South Wales, and its transport network needs to keep pace with that growth and ambition.

"This Plan provides the framework to do just that. It's about making it easier for people to get to work, school, university, the airport and the shops, while also keeping freight moving to support our industries and our economy," she says.

"For locals, it means more reliable public transport, safer roads and better connections between our towns and our growing suburbs.

"For businesses, it means confidence that the Hunter's transport links are being planned for the long-term, backing jobs and giving industry the certainty it needs."

This Plan sets a framework to enable long-term, well-planned decision making and investment in the infrastructure that can support an uptake.

As Hunter's population is expected to grow by almost a quarter over the next 15 years, over the next five years, 30,000 new homes are expected to be built across the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle.

The Plan will also investigate:

* More reliable and frequent services on the Hunter Rail Line, extending to the strategic centres of Singleton and Muswellbrook.

* Increased bus services across both peak and non-peak periods.

* Upgrades to more than 20 key road corridors, including Newcastle Link Road, Cessnock Road and the Morisset M1 interchange.

The Plan also considers Hunter's role in renewable energy, identifying critical freight links from the Port of Newcastle to Renewable Energy Zones, and improving safety with bridge replacements and Pacific Highway intersection upgrades.

It also calls out priority locations including suburbs and regional centres that need better public transport connectivity to flourish.

The NSW Government is already acting to boost spending in the Hunter region, and this reform provides a blueprint to inform future investment decisions.