Bus and rail transport are central to emerging transport strategies and to delivering sustainable new development and regeneration. At the same time, the movement of passengers and freight by road, rail, sea and air poses growing challenges for the economy and the environment.
Key strengths
- Analysis and advice on transport operations and logistics
- Integrated public transport plans to support regeneration and development
- Review and development of urban and rural bus networks
- Development of education, social care and health transport services
- Planning of responsive and community-based transport services
- Planning and design of bus infrastructure and information systems
- Transport impacts of port and airport expansion and new facilities
- Freight quality partnerships and freight plans
- Rail feasibility and business case development
Projects
- Community Transport Studies: Working with authorities and support groups to tailor public transport services to local needs
- Concessionary Travel: Advice for transport authorities, operators and user groups on the effective use of concessions
- Developing Business Cases for Rail
- Developing Rail Strategy
- Education Transport and Travel: Working with education authorities to address the particular challenges of young people's travel
- Feasibility Assessments for Developing the Rail Network
- Freight and the Environment: Expert application of Freight Environment Review Systems
- Freight Strategies: Specialist support for large scale development planning
- Freight Transport in Area Travel Plans: Freight movement analysis and design of mitigation measures
- Passenger Transport Analysis: Reviews of passenger transport services and support systems
- Passenger Transport Research: Support for user groups, operators and authorities in finding ways to improve services
- Public Transport in Growth Areas : Improving public transport infrastructure and services to support growth
- Public Transport Network Reviews: Support for local authorities in optimising rural bus services
- Technical Advice on Passenger Transport: Our bus and rail experts offer specialist knowledge and practical experience
- Wolverhampton Interchange: Planning and design of a new town centre bus and rail interchange with supporting development
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