A submission in this category should demonstrate
A submission in this category should demonstrate
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Transport planning and the development of transport plans are the cornerstone of sustainable, integrated and efficient transport networks. This category is open to national, local and regional authorities and agencies including any partnerships with any engineering/planning consultancies. Plans must have been published / compiled in the last year and can focus on entire multimodal networks or individual areas such as Active Travel or bus networks for example. Entries should show consideration and alignment with other policies and strategies, including the National Transport Strategy and demonstrate how the transport planning contributes to planning of other portfolios including economic development, land use planning, climate change as well as health and education.
Transport planning and the development of transport plans are the cornerstone of sustainable, integrated and efficient transport networks. This category is open to national, local and regional authorities and agencies including any partnerships with any engineering/planning consultancies. Plans must have been published / compiled in the last year and can focus on entire multimodal networks or individual areas such as Active Travel or bus networks for example. Entries should show consideration and alignment with other policies and strategies, including the National Transport Strategy and demonstrate how the transport planning contributes to planning of other portfolios including economic development, land use planning, climate change as well as health and education.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
PREVIOUS WINNERS
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2024 City of Edinburgh Council: Edinburgh's City Mobility Plan and Our Future Streets
2024 City of Edinburgh Council: Edinburgh's City Mobility Plan and Our Future Streets
Arup
Perth and Kinross Council Mobility Strategy
Arup supported Perth and Kinross Council in developing an ambitious 15-year Mobility Strategy to boost sustainable travel, economic growth, and climate resilience. This strategy complements the Local Development and Housing Strategies, making it one of three critical place-based frameworks shaping the region’s future. It addresses all transport modes across rural and urban contexts and integrates health, inclusion, air quality, and emerging technologies. Public input was vital — over 1,200 people took part in “Let’s Talk Transport” engagement events. The resulting Action Plan follows an 'Avoid, Shift, Improve' model and includes 167 actions, 47 of which are high-impact strategic activities. The strategy is underpinned by a STAG-aligned monitoring and evaluation framework, ensuring ongoing effectiveness. With clear priorities to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, enable inclusive economic growth, and take climate action, this comprehensive strategy sets a bold and achievable course toward a net-zero future for Perth and Kinross.
Arup
Perth and Kinross Council Mobility Strategy
Arup supported Perth and Kinross Council in developing an ambitious 15-year Mobility Strategy to boost sustainable travel, economic growth, and climate resilience. This strategy complements the Local Development and Housing Strategies, making it one of three critical place-based frameworks shaping the region’s future. It addresses all transport modes across rural and urban contexts and integrates health, inclusion, air quality, and emerging technologies. Public input was vital — over 1,200 people took part in “Let’s Talk Transport” engagement events. The resulting Action Plan follows an 'Avoid, Shift, Improve' model and includes 167 actions, 47 of which are high-impact strategic activities. The strategy is underpinned by a STAG-aligned monitoring and evaluation framework, ensuring ongoing effectiveness. With clear priorities to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, enable inclusive economic growth, and take climate action, this comprehensive strategy sets a bold and achievable course toward a net-zero future for Perth and Kinross.
Arup
Perth and Kinross Council Mobility Strategy
Arup supported Perth and Kinross Council in developing an ambitious 15-year Mobility Strategy to boost sustainable travel, economic growth, and climate resilience. This strategy complements the Local Development and Housing Strategies, making it one of three critical place-based frameworks shaping the region’s future. It addresses all transport modes across rural and urban contexts and integrates health, inclusion, air quality, and emerging technologies. Public input was vital — over 1,200 people took part in “Let’s Talk Transport” engagement events. The resulting Action Plan follows an 'Avoid, Shift, Improve' model and includes 167 actions, 47 of which are high-impact strategic activities. The strategy is underpinned by a STAG-aligned monitoring and evaluation framework, ensuring ongoing effectiveness. With clear priorities to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, enable inclusive economic growth, and take climate action, this comprehensive strategy sets a bold and achievable course toward a net-zero future for Perth and Kinross.
Glasgow City Council
City Network: Inner North and South
Glasgow City Council’s Inner North and South project is a major phase of its wider City Network initiative, creating over 60km of active travel routes. Delivered with support from AECOM, Austin-Smith:Lord, and waveParticle, the project has been shaped by extensive community input. Innovative public engagement — including the mobile ‘Beacon’ map hub and vox-pop videos — reached over 40 locations and generated thousands of contributions. A formal consultation followed, including drop-in events and an online survey to gather feedback on user experience and design. As a result, routes were refined and new alternatives developed. Revised designs were published online and at further events in early 2025. The project exemplifies community-informed infrastructure design, aligning local heritage and accessibility with modern transport needs. It lays the groundwork for a more inclusive, liveable city — enhancing cycling and walking networks while placing public voices at the heart of decision-making.
Glasgow City Council
City Network: Inner North and South
Glasgow City Council’s Inner North and South project is a major phase of its wider City Network initiative, creating over 60km of active travel routes. Delivered with support from AECOM, Austin-Smith:Lord, and waveParticle, the project has been shaped by extensive community input. Innovative public engagement — including the mobile ‘Beacon’ map hub and vox-pop videos — reached over 40 locations and generated thousands of contributions. A formal consultation followed, including drop-in events and an online survey to gather feedback on user experience and design. As a result, routes were refined and new alternatives developed. Revised designs were published online and at further events in early 2025. The project exemplifies community-informed infrastructure design, aligning local heritage and accessibility with modern transport needs. It lays the groundwork for a more inclusive, liveable city — enhancing cycling and walking networks while placing public voices at the heart of decision-making.
Glasgow City Council
City Network: Inner North and South
Glasgow City Council’s Inner North and South project is a major phase of its wider City Network initiative, creating over 60km of active travel routes. Delivered with support from AECOM, Austin-Smith:Lord, and waveParticle, the project has been shaped by extensive community input. Innovative public engagement — including the mobile ‘Beacon’ map hub and vox-pop videos — reached over 40 locations and generated thousands of contributions. A formal consultation followed, including drop-in events and an online survey to gather feedback on user experience and design. As a result, routes were refined and new alternatives developed. Revised designs were published online and at further events in early 2025. The project exemplifies community-informed infrastructure design, aligning local heritage and accessibility with modern transport needs. It lays the groundwork for a more inclusive, liveable city — enhancing cycling and walking networks while placing public voices at the heart of decision-making.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Strathclyde Regional Active Travel Strategy
SPT became the first Regional Transport Partnership in Scotland to produce a Regional Active Travel Strategy alongside a route-based network plan. The strategy was launched in response to regional transport challenges, aiming to deliver a significant shift away from car dependency. Using spatial mapping and a bespoke routing tool, SPT identified strategic corridors that address connectivity gaps and link communities to essential services. The result is a comprehensive, evidence-based network plan designed to complement local and cross-boundary routes, while supporting behaviour change and equitable access to cycling. Developed collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, the strategy offers clear priorities and investment needs, enabling coordinated delivery of regionally significant projects. It equips decision-makers and funders with the tools to support high-impact active travel infrastructure, providing a blueprint for boosting cycling and walking across the region and advancing climate, health, and inclusion goals.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Strathclyde Regional Active Travel Strategy
SPT became the first Regional Transport Partnership in Scotland to produce a Regional Active Travel Strategy alongside a route-based network plan. The strategy was launched in response to regional transport challenges, aiming to deliver a significant shift away from car dependency. Using spatial mapping and a bespoke routing tool, SPT identified strategic corridors that address connectivity gaps and link communities to essential services. The result is a comprehensive, evidence-based network plan designed to complement local and cross-boundary routes, while supporting behaviour change and equitable access to cycling. Developed collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, the strategy offers clear priorities and investment needs, enabling coordinated delivery of regionally significant projects. It equips decision-makers and funders with the tools to support high-impact active travel infrastructure, providing a blueprint for boosting cycling and walking across the region and advancing climate, health, and inclusion goals.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Strathclyde Regional Active Travel Strategy
SPT became the first Regional Transport Partnership in Scotland to produce a Regional Active Travel Strategy alongside a route-based network plan. The strategy was launched in response to regional transport challenges, aiming to deliver a significant shift away from car dependency. Using spatial mapping and a bespoke routing tool, SPT identified strategic corridors that address connectivity gaps and link communities to essential services. The result is a comprehensive, evidence-based network plan designed to complement local and cross-boundary routes, while supporting behaviour change and equitable access to cycling. Developed collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, the strategy offers clear priorities and investment needs, enabling coordinated delivery of regionally significant projects. It equips decision-makers and funders with the tools to support high-impact active travel infrastructure, providing a blueprint for boosting cycling and walking across the region and advancing climate, health, and inclusion goals.
Sustrans Scotland, University of Leeds, A/B Street, CycleStreets
Network Planning Tool
HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Network Planning Tool (NPT) is a game-changing platform for strategic cycling infrastructure planning in Scotland. Jointly developed by Sustrans Scotland and the University of Leeds, with Transport Scotland support, the tool uses demand modelling to highlight the most valuable locations for new cycle routes. Displayed via a user-friendly web map, the tool analyses where short, cyclable trips (to work, school, shopping) occur, providing essential insights for Local Authorities and RTPs. In just one year, the NPT has helped shape major local plans — including Edinburgh’s Active Travel Action Plan, and strategies by Nestrans, Tactran and West Lothian. It also supports Sustrans’ internal infrastructure funding assessments. By standardising evidence for decision-making and making it freely available to planners, consultants, and campaigners, the NPT is helping to optimise investment in active travel. It represents a significant step forward in data-driven, transparent, and impactful cycling infrastructure planning across Scotland.
Sustrans Scotland, University of Leeds, A/B Street, CycleStreets
Network Planning Tool
HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Network Planning Tool (NPT) is a game-changing platform for strategic cycling infrastructure planning in Scotland. Jointly developed by Sustrans Scotland and the University of Leeds, with Transport Scotland support, the tool uses demand modelling to highlight the most valuable locations for new cycle routes. Displayed via a user-friendly web map, the tool analyses where short, cyclable trips (to work, school, shopping) occur, providing essential insights for Local Authorities and RTPs. In just one year, the NPT has helped shape major local plans — including Edinburgh’s Active Travel Action Plan, and strategies by Nestrans, Tactran and West Lothian. It also supports Sustrans’ internal infrastructure funding assessments. By standardising evidence for decision-making and making it freely available to planners, consultants, and campaigners, the NPT is helping to optimise investment in active travel. It represents a significant step forward in data-driven, transparent, and impactful cycling infrastructure planning across Scotland.
Sustrans Scotland, University of Leeds, A/B Street, CycleStreets
Network Planning Tool
HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Network Planning Tool (NPT) is a game-changing platform for strategic cycling infrastructure planning in Scotland. Jointly developed by Sustrans Scotland and the University of Leeds, with Transport Scotland support, the tool uses demand modelling to highlight the most valuable locations for new cycle routes. Displayed via a user-friendly web map, the tool analyses where short, cyclable trips (to work, school, shopping) occur, providing essential insights for Local Authorities and RTPs. In just one year, the NPT has helped shape major local plans — including Edinburgh’s Active Travel Action Plan, and strategies by Nestrans, Tactran and West Lothian. It also supports Sustrans’ internal infrastructure funding assessments. By standardising evidence for decision-making and making it freely available to planners, consultants, and campaigners, the NPT is helping to optimise investment in active travel. It represents a significant step forward in data-driven, transparent, and impactful cycling infrastructure planning across Scotland.
Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal
Workforce Mobility Project
WINNER
The Workforce Mobility Project (WMP) is a pioneering effort linking transport and employability within a regional growth deal framework. Delivered through the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal, the project tackles transport as a barrier to work, training, and education. WMP provided the resources to deliver a full Bus Network Review for Scottish Borders Council, enabling data-led service redesign to match real travel demand — particularly in rural and underserved areas. Approved in January 2024, the new network includes increased frequencies, better town-to-rural integration, demand-led taxi-bus services, and removal of redundant routes. Results include up to 20% passenger growth on key corridors, more commercially viable services, and financial efficiencies that offset public funding reductions. The project demonstrates the value of integrating transport data into spatial planning and economic development, offering a scalable model for improving access to opportunity through better public transport.
Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal
Workforce Mobility Project
WINNER
The Workforce Mobility Project (WMP) is a pioneering effort linking transport and employability within a regional growth deal framework. Delivered through the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal, the project tackles transport as a barrier to work, training, and education. WMP provided the resources to deliver a full Bus Network Review for Scottish Borders Council, enabling data-led service redesign to match real travel demand — particularly in rural and underserved areas. Approved in January 2024, the new network includes increased frequencies, better town-to-rural integration, demand-led taxi-bus services, and removal of redundant routes. Results include up to 20% passenger growth on key corridors, more commercially viable services, and financial efficiencies that offset public funding reductions. The project demonstrates the value of integrating transport data into spatial planning and economic development, offering a scalable model for improving access to opportunity through better public transport.
Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal
Workforce Mobility Project
WINNER
The Workforce Mobility Project (WMP) is a pioneering effort linking transport and employability within a regional growth deal framework. Delivered through the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal, the project tackles transport as a barrier to work, training, and education. WMP provided the resources to deliver a full Bus Network Review for Scottish Borders Council, enabling data-led service redesign to match real travel demand — particularly in rural and underserved areas. Approved in January 2024, the new network includes increased frequencies, better town-to-rural integration, demand-led taxi-bus services, and removal of redundant routes. Results include up to 20% passenger growth on key corridors, more commercially viable services, and financial efficiencies that offset public funding reductions. The project demonstrates the value of integrating transport data into spatial planning and economic development, offering a scalable model for improving access to opportunity through better public transport.