Transport Planning- Nigel Millington, City Builder Academy Part 1

Transport Planning – What, Who and How?

Nigel Millington – Director, Phil Jones Associates

Transport Planning

1. What is Transport Planning?

2. Who is involved in Transport Planning?

3. Transport Planning from the Consultant’s Perspective

4. Routes into Transport Planning

What is Transport Planning?

• “Transport policies have an important role to play in facilitating

sustainable development but also in contributing to wider

sustainability and health objectives.” (National Planning Policy Framework)

• “A community’s success can depend on how well it is connected to

local services and the wider world.” (Manual for Streets)

What is Transport Planning……?

• …..planning for transport

• All modes are relevant

• Wide range of professions and skills

Why is it important?

Transport is a key element of place making…..


If you get it right……


But if you get it wrong, or don’t it at all……

Who is involved in Transport Planning?

Public sector bodies

Private sector companies and operators

Who is involved in Transport Planning?

A wide range of skills and professions e.g.:

•Transport Planners

•Town Planners

•Engineers

•Designers

•Modellers

•Legal professionals

•Financial professionals

Transport Planning from a Consultant’s Perspective


• Transport Assessments

• Travel Plans

• Street Design

• Shared Space

• Masterplanning


• Public Transport

• Designing for Cycling

• Modelling

• Expert Witness

• Develop Guidance

PARAMICS Modelling

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