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Best Practice in Transport Planning
Best Practice in Transport Planning
Best Practice in Transport Planning
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
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.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
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.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
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.
Connected Places Catapult
Urban Tide – uMove ActiveRoutes
uMove ActiveRoutes demonstrates how digital innovation and data-led planning can support the development of more effective active travel networks. Developed by Connected Places Catapult and UrbanTide, the project uses mobility data and behavioural insights to identify opportunities for improving walking, wheeling and cycling routes. By helping planners better understand how people travel and where barriers exist, the platform supports evidence-based investment decisions and more targeted interventions. The project provides valuable insights that can help increase active travel participation, improve connectivity and maximise the impact of infrastructure investment, making it a powerful tool for modern transport planning.
Connected Places Catapult
Urban Tide – uMove ActiveRoutes
uMove ActiveRoutes demonstrates how digital innovation and data-led planning can support the development of more effective active travel networks. Developed by Connected Places Catapult and UrbanTide, the project uses mobility data and behavioural insights to identify opportunities for improving walking, wheeling and cycling routes. By helping planners better understand how people travel and where barriers exist, the platform supports evidence-based investment decisions and more targeted interventions. The project provides valuable insights that can help increase active travel participation, improve connectivity and maximise the impact of infrastructure investment, making it a powerful tool for modern transport planning.
Connected Places Catapult
Urban Tide – uMove ActiveRoutes
uMove ActiveRoutes demonstrates how digital innovation and data-led planning can support the development of more effective active travel networks. Developed by Connected Places Catapult and UrbanTide, the project uses mobility data and behavioural insights to identify opportunities for improving walking, wheeling and cycling routes. By helping planners better understand how people travel and where barriers exist, the platform supports evidence-based investment decisions and more targeted interventions. The project provides valuable insights that can help increase active travel participation, improve connectivity and maximise the impact of infrastructure investment, making it a powerful tool for modern transport planning.
Connected Places Catapult & University of Strathclyde
WattRoutes Project
The WattRoutes Project is helping shape the future of electric vehicle infrastructure planning through a highly innovative, evidence-led approach. Developed by the University of Strathclyde and Connected Places Catapult, the project examines how electricity networks and transport systems can be planned together to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles. By combining technical analysis with transport planning principles, the initiative provides valuable insights into future charging infrastructure requirements and network capacity challenges. The project offers a strong foundation for informed decision-making and demonstrates how integrated planning can support Scotland’s ambitions for sustainable transport and decarbonisation.
Connected Places Catapult & University of Strathclyde
WattRoutes Project
The WattRoutes Project is helping shape the future of electric vehicle infrastructure planning through a highly innovative, evidence-led approach. Developed by the University of Strathclyde and Connected Places Catapult, the project examines how electricity networks and transport systems can be planned together to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles. By combining technical analysis with transport planning principles, the initiative provides valuable insights into future charging infrastructure requirements and network capacity challenges. The project offers a strong foundation for informed decision-making and demonstrates how integrated planning can support Scotland’s ambitions for sustainable transport and decarbonisation.
Connected Places Catapult & University of Strathclyde
WattRoutes Project
The WattRoutes Project is helping shape the future of electric vehicle infrastructure planning through a highly innovative, evidence-led approach. Developed by the University of Strathclyde and Connected Places Catapult, the project examines how electricity networks and transport systems can be planned together to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles. By combining technical analysis with transport planning principles, the initiative provides valuable insights into future charging infrastructure requirements and network capacity challenges. The project offers a strong foundation for informed decision-making and demonstrates how integrated planning can support Scotland’s ambitions for sustainable transport and decarbonisation.
Mott MacDonald
Clyde Metro Case for Investment – Stage 1a
The Clyde Metro programme represents one of the most significant transport planning exercises currently underway in Scotland. Mott MacDonald’s work on the Stage 1a Case for Investment has provided a robust evidence base for exploring the potential benefits of a transformational mass transit network for the Glasgow City Region. Through detailed analysis, stakeholder engagement and strategic assessment, the project has examined how improved connectivity could support economic growth, regeneration, sustainability and social inclusion. The work provides a critical foundation for future decision-making and demonstrates the importance of comprehensive planning in delivering long-term transport solutions.
Mott MacDonald
Clyde Metro Case for Investment – Stage 1a
The Clyde Metro programme represents one of the most significant transport planning exercises currently underway in Scotland. Mott MacDonald’s work on the Stage 1a Case for Investment has provided a robust evidence base for exploring the potential benefits of a transformational mass transit network for the Glasgow City Region. Through detailed analysis, stakeholder engagement and strategic assessment, the project has examined how improved connectivity could support economic growth, regeneration, sustainability and social inclusion. The work provides a critical foundation for future decision-making and demonstrates the importance of comprehensive planning in delivering long-term transport solutions.
Mott MacDonald
Clyde Metro Case for Investment – Stage 1a
The Clyde Metro programme represents one of the most significant transport planning exercises currently underway in Scotland. Mott MacDonald’s work on the Stage 1a Case for Investment has provided a robust evidence base for exploring the potential benefits of a transformational mass transit network for the Glasgow City Region. Through detailed analysis, stakeholder engagement and strategic assessment, the project has examined how improved connectivity could support economic growth, regeneration, sustainability and social inclusion. The work provides a critical foundation for future decision-making and demonstrates the importance of comprehensive planning in delivering long-term transport solutions.
Scottish Borders Council & Workforce Mobility Project
Full Bus Network Review
Scottish Borders Council’s Full Bus Network Review represents a comprehensive and collaborative approach to understanding and improving public transport provision across the region. Recognising the importance of bus services to communities, the review examined existing networks, passenger needs and future opportunities to create a more effective and sustainable transport system. Extensive stakeholder engagement and detailed analysis have helped ensure recommendations are grounded in local priorities and real-world travel patterns. The project demonstrates how strategic planning can help shape transport networks that better serve communities while supporting wider objectives around accessibility, inclusion and sustainable growth.
Scottish Borders Council & Workforce Mobility Project
Full Bus Network Review
Scottish Borders Council’s Full Bus Network Review represents a comprehensive and collaborative approach to understanding and improving public transport provision across the region. Recognising the importance of bus services to communities, the review examined existing networks, passenger needs and future opportunities to create a more effective and sustainable transport system. Extensive stakeholder engagement and detailed analysis have helped ensure recommendations are grounded in local priorities and real-world travel patterns. The project demonstrates how strategic planning can help shape transport networks that better serve communities while supporting wider objectives around accessibility, inclusion and sustainable growth.
Scottish Borders Council & Workforce Mobility Project
Full Bus Network Review
Scottish Borders Council’s Full Bus Network Review represents a comprehensive and collaborative approach to understanding and improving public transport provision across the region. Recognising the importance of bus services to communities, the review examined existing networks, passenger needs and future opportunities to create a more effective and sustainable transport system. Extensive stakeholder engagement and detailed analysis have helped ensure recommendations are grounded in local priorities and real-world travel patterns. The project demonstrates how strategic planning can help shape transport networks that better serve communities while supporting wider objectives around accessibility, inclusion and sustainable growth.
South East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SEStran)
Regional Bus Strategy
SEStran’s Regional Bus Strategy provides a clear and ambitious vision for the future of bus travel across South East Scotland. Developed through extensive partnership working and stakeholder engagement, the strategy identifies opportunities to improve connectivity, accessibility and integration across the region. The work recognises the vital role buses play in supporting economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. By establishing a coordinated framework for future investment and service development, the strategy provides a strong foundation for delivering meaningful improvements to public transport while supporting wider regional and national transport objectives.
South East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SEStran)
Regional Bus Strategy
SEStran’s Regional Bus Strategy provides a clear and ambitious vision for the future of bus travel across South East Scotland. Developed through extensive partnership working and stakeholder engagement, the strategy identifies opportunities to improve connectivity, accessibility and integration across the region. The work recognises the vital role buses play in supporting economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. By establishing a coordinated framework for future investment and service development, the strategy provides a strong foundation for delivering meaningful improvements to public transport while supporting wider regional and national transport objectives.
South East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SEStran)
Regional Bus Strategy
SEStran’s Regional Bus Strategy provides a clear and ambitious vision for the future of bus travel across South East Scotland. Developed through extensive partnership working and stakeholder engagement, the strategy identifies opportunities to improve connectivity, accessibility and integration across the region. The work recognises the vital role buses play in supporting economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. By establishing a coordinated framework for future investment and service development, the strategy provides a strong foundation for delivering meaningful improvements to public transport while supporting wider regional and national transport objectives.
South Lanarkshire Council
Local Transport Strategy: Exemplifying Best Practice in Transport Planning
South Lanarkshire Council’s Local Transport Strategy demonstrates how transport planning can successfully balance local needs with national priorities. Developed through extensive evidence gathering, stakeholder engagement and community consultation, the strategy provides a clear roadmap for future transport investment and policy development. It addresses a wide range of issues including accessibility, sustainability, road safety, active travel and public transport while ensuring decisions are informed by robust analysis and local priorities. The strategy provides a strong example of integrated planning and highlights the important role transport can play in supporting healthier, more connected and more sustainable communities.
South Lanarkshire Council
Local Transport Strategy: Exemplifying Best Practice in Transport Planning
South Lanarkshire Council’s Local Transport Strategy demonstrates how transport planning can successfully balance local needs with national priorities. Developed through extensive evidence gathering, stakeholder engagement and community consultation, the strategy provides a clear roadmap for future transport investment and policy development. It addresses a wide range of issues including accessibility, sustainability, road safety, active travel and public transport while ensuring decisions are informed by robust analysis and local priorities. The strategy provides a strong example of integrated planning and highlights the important role transport can play in supporting healthier, more connected and more sustainable communities.
South Lanarkshire Council
Local Transport Strategy: Exemplifying Best Practice in Transport Planning
South Lanarkshire Council’s Local Transport Strategy demonstrates how transport planning can successfully balance local needs with national priorities. Developed through extensive evidence gathering, stakeholder engagement and community consultation, the strategy provides a clear roadmap for future transport investment and policy development. It addresses a wide range of issues including accessibility, sustainability, road safety, active travel and public transport while ensuring decisions are informed by robust analysis and local priorities. The strategy provides a strong example of integrated planning and highlights the important role transport can play in supporting healthier, more connected and more sustainable communities.
South Lanarkshire Council
Delivering Best Practice in School Travel Planning and Road Safety
South Lanarkshire Council has developed a comprehensive approach to school travel planning that places safety, accessibility and active travel at its core. Working closely with schools, families and communities, the programme helps create safer journeys for children while encouraging sustainable travel habits from an early age. Through a combination of infrastructure improvements, education initiatives and targeted interventions, the project supports healthier lifestyles and improved road safety outcomes. The programme demonstrates how effective planning can deliver practical benefits for pupils and families while contributing to wider transport, health and environmental objectives.
South Lanarkshire Council
Delivering Best Practice in School Travel Planning and Road Safety
South Lanarkshire Council has developed a comprehensive approach to school travel planning that places safety, accessibility and active travel at its core. Working closely with schools, families and communities, the programme helps create safer journeys for children while encouraging sustainable travel habits from an early age. Through a combination of infrastructure improvements, education initiatives and targeted interventions, the project supports healthier lifestyles and improved road safety outcomes. The programme demonstrates how effective planning can deliver practical benefits for pupils and families while contributing to wider transport, health and environmental objectives.
South Lanarkshire Council
Delivering Best Practice in School Travel Planning and Road Safety
South Lanarkshire Council has developed a comprehensive approach to school travel planning that places safety, accessibility and active travel at its core. Working closely with schools, families and communities, the programme helps create safer journeys for children while encouraging sustainable travel habits from an early age. Through a combination of infrastructure improvements, education initiatives and targeted interventions, the project supports healthier lifestyles and improved road safety outcomes. The programme demonstrates how effective planning can deliver practical benefits for pupils and families while contributing to wider transport, health and environmental objectives.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS)
SPT’s Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy provides a long-term vision for strengthening bus services across the west of Scotland. Developed in partnership with local authorities, operators and stakeholders, the strategy identifies practical measures to improve reliability, accessibility, integration and passenger experience. It recognises the central role buses play in supporting communities, economic development and environmental sustainability. By bringing partners together around a shared vision, the strategy establishes a framework for coordinated action and future investment. The work demonstrates how collaborative planning can help address transport challenges and create a stronger, more resilient public transport network for the region.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS)
SPT’s Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy provides a long-term vision for strengthening bus services across the west of Scotland. Developed in partnership with local authorities, operators and stakeholders, the strategy identifies practical measures to improve reliability, accessibility, integration and passenger experience. It recognises the central role buses play in supporting communities, economic development and environmental sustainability. By bringing partners together around a shared vision, the strategy establishes a framework for coordinated action and future investment. The work demonstrates how collaborative planning can help address transport challenges and create a stronger, more resilient public transport network for the region.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS)
SPT’s Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy provides a long-term vision for strengthening bus services across the west of Scotland. Developed in partnership with local authorities, operators and stakeholders, the strategy identifies practical measures to improve reliability, accessibility, integration and passenger experience. It recognises the central role buses play in supporting communities, economic development and environmental sustainability. By bringing partners together around a shared vision, the strategy establishes a framework for coordinated action and future investment. The work demonstrates how collaborative planning can help address transport challenges and create a stronger, more resilient public transport network for the region.
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