Transport planning and development
Project Centre has a proven track record in the provision of transport planning expertise to help public and private sector clients address their challenges in the management and improvement of transport networks. We can take projects from conception through to completion and our expertise includes policy development, behavioural analysis and modelling. We also conduct cutting-edge research into new transport technologies and sustainable travel solutions.
Active travel
Smart mobility
Development planning
Policy and strategy
Travel demand management
Construction Logistics Plans
Active travel
We’ve been at the forefront of designing and influencing behaviour change towards active travel for over a decade. From designing active travel routes during the 2012 London Olympics to implementing the renowned Waltham Forest Mini-Holland project, we’ve been improving air quality, championing road safety and protecting vulnerable road users across the country.
At Project Centre, we’ve worked with local authorities across the country, providing extensive engagement strategies, detailed designs and network planning, to implement sustainable mobility and maximise the funding allocated to our clients by the government.
Our extensive portfolio includes creating liveable neighbourhoods, school streets, low traffic neighbourhoods, controlled parking zones, quiet routes and cycle routes. We’ve secured government funding for clients and have worked with Active Travel England on schemes.
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- Funding bid preparation
- Developing business cases including case for change, economic case, financial assurance and project management assurance
- Reviewing, advising and writing documents on active travel policy and governance
- Analysis of data including DfT’s network development, permeability and rat-run tests, placemaking and perimeter treatment
- Feasibility of low traffic neighbourhood schemes
- Auditing of infrastructure using tools such as cycling level of service, junction assessment tools and DfT’s Route Selection Tool and Walking Audit Tool
- Project management of active travel schemes from inception to construction
Smart mobility
Project Centre has extensive experience working with operators and public sector clients alike to devise strategies when traditional transport approaches are not effective or mobility innovation disrupts the status quo.
By using a wide range of tools, including Geographical Information System analytics, research and stakeholder engagement, mathematical modelling, feasibility design and visualisations, we have delivered tailored, innovative and successful schemes across the UK.
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Over the years, we have developed wide-ranging expertise on smart mobility topics and specifically we have helped clients to:
- Collect evidence on how to approach new markets, including procurement and operational models.
- Build the case for investing in specific infrastructure, such as urban freight, kerbside management and shared transport solutions.
- Test and model different growth and deployment scenarios.
- Select sites and conduct appraisals.
- Visualise and communicate with clients and stakeholders on proposed schemes.
Development planning
Project Centre has an in-depth knowledge of the planning process and has secured planning permission for numerous mixed-use, industrial, residential and retail developments across the country.
We work with private developers and local authorities on a wide range of development sites, ranging from standalone sites to area masterplans, either creating planning deliverables or reviewing them on behalf of public sector clients.
As we work in multi-disciplinary teams, we can offer innovative and tailored solutions at every stage of a project, integrating transport, parking, walking and cycling facilities within the proposals, ensuring the site operates efficiently and facilitates sustainable access.
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- Providing initial site feasibility studies and assessments to unlock the development potential of sites.
- Preparing high-quality documents to support planning applications; detailed transport assessments, travel plans, input to BREEAM and construction management plans (CMP) for developments around the UK.
- Achieving planning consent – our team has vast experience working on both sides of the planning system for private developers and local authorities
- Dealing with Section 106 Agreements in England as well as Section 75 in Scotland and discharging planning conditions.
- Working collaboratively with the highways team, we can optimise site layouts and servicing as well as ensure the required designs are catered for using AutoTRACK software and respond to Section 38 and 278 Agreements.
Policy and strategy
Project Centre has a wealth of experience in producing comprehensive strategies and publish policy documents for public sector clients.
Over the years, we’ve built strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to understand the complexity of technical inputs as well as communicating key ambitions and actions effectively.
With our solid understanding of the latest policies, we have helped local authorities across the country, such as Newham Council, Windsor and Maidenhead and the City of Edinburgh Council, to develop innovative and sustainable transport strategies.
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- Conducting policy research and review relevant guidance on national, regional and local levels
- Collecting evidence via Geographical Information Systems and other online tools to develop a strong understanding of the local context and its relevance to policies
- Engaging with key stakeholders through online meetings, workshops and face-to-face forums to collect feedback and share information on upcoming strategies
- Publishing policy and strategy documents to improve how they are communicated with members of the public, local businesses and other key stakeholders
- Developing local implementation plans, strategic environmental assessments and travel plans to deliver comprehensive strategies’ reviews
Travel demand management
Project Centre has a wealth of experience in providing travel demand management services to help influence travel changes from single car usage to sustainable and active travel.
We prioritise understanding how people make their travel decisions and provide travel behaviour expertise based on effective transport strategies and policies.
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- Data collection and analysis
- Identification of cost effective and practical solutions
- Programme management
- Implementation support
- Stakeholders and community communication and engagement
- Monitoring and evaluation of travel strategies
Construction Logistics Plans
Project Centre has extensive expertise in designing and delivering Construction Logistics Plans (CLPs), a key tool to tackle the impact of construction schemes and supply chains on the road network. Â
A well-developed Construction Logistics Plan will mitigate the dangerous repercussions of construction programmes, by reducing vehicle trips and emissions, noise levels and congested roads. Overall, it will help to improve the safety of the community and the environment. Â
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- Writing detailed CLPs on behalf of developers and/or contractorsÂ
- Providing technical support for the active monitoring of CLPs, including stakeholder management, governance and compliance measures Â
- Re-timing of deliveries, implementing safety and environmental standards via CLPs and use of HGV holding areas Â
- Enabling social value outcomes via CLPs, including S106 employment and skills requirementsÂ
- Reviewing CLPs on behalf of highway authorities from pre-application to planning submission and discharging CLP planning conditionsÂ
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At Project Centre, we support private and public sector clients to realise the full benefits of CLPs, from implementing detailed measures to monitoring CLPs across the entire lifespan of a construction programme.Â
