Public transport planning

Bus, tram and rail continue to play a key role in the sustainable transport policy mix, enabling people to make the essential journeys modern lifestyles demand. Through expert public transport planning, we help shape integrated networks, support strategic decision-making, and improve service delivery.
Bus in an urban area

Our services

Bus at a rural bus stop

Strategy and network review

The provision of integrated public transport services that meet the needs of the travelling public is vital in supporting the economy, reducing emissions from transport and enhancing social mobility. We work with our clients to assess whether their strategies align with wider objectives and undertake detailed reviews to develop deliverable, financial sustainable services that represent value for money.

Bus franchising and partnerships

The National Bus Strategy has put buses firmly back on the mobility agenda, enabling local authorities to consider how services are delivered in their areas. We support our clients to develop regulartory and delivery models that meet their needs, from the management of Enhanced Partnerships to assisting in the development of franchising models.
Bus in an urban area
Digital ticketing device

Fares and ticketing

Lower fares and the simplification of fares and ticketing, are key aspects of the National Bus Strategy, aiming to make public transport more attractive, affordable, and easy to use. Working with operators and local authorities, we design and implement ticketing solutions, using big data models to predict and evaluate, and consider both traditional ticketing and technology-led solutions.

Business case and funding applications

Securing funding for our clients has become increasingly important, whether for new vehicles or other public transport infrastructure. We support local authorities through the entire process. We have prepared full and outline businesses cases to support bus franchising and secured funding for the introduction of new electric buses and infrastucture upgrades.
Electric bus
Light rail

Rail and light rail

We offer support to our clients in development new public transport networks, estimating depand and testing route options to serve existing communities and future housing growth. Examples include our digital twin for rail to simulate performance under a range of scenarios and support for planning Very Light Rail.

Environmentally and financially sustainable solutions

Public transport is at the core of our communities, enabling people access to work, healthcare, education and leisure, as well as helping to reduce emissions. Our team of experts is committed to improving public transport, making it the first choice for a wide range of local trips. Working collaboratively with our clients, we seek environmentally and financially sustainable solutions to achieve this vision, recognising the challenges and constraints they face. 

Denise FaberDirector of Sustainable Mobility
Denise Faber
Denise Faber

Denise Faber

As Director of Sustainable Mobility, Denise brings a wealth of operational and consultancy experience to the public transport team.
LinkedInLinkedIn
Clare Waldron

Clare Waldron

A skilled project manager specialising in network reviews, service planning, policy and strategy.
LinkedInLinkedIn
Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor

A bus expert with over 30 years’ operational experience of the bus industry.
LinkedInLinkedIn
Peter Hardy

Peter Hardy

A leading UK passenger transport expert, with experience in local bus, franchising, and community transport.
Tim Edwards

Tim Edwards

Fares and ticketing expert, managing concessions travel schemes for local authorities and advising on innovative ticketing solutions. 
LinkedInLinkedIn

Our Public transport team

Our team combines public transport expertise gained via consultancy, local government and bus operators, enabling us to offer a comprehensive package of support and advice to our clients. 

We have a deep understanding of public transport policy, strategy, planning and operations, be it for local bus, education, or community transport, and the different models for delivering them in both urban and rural settings. 

We combine our industry experience with cutting edge ‘big data’ analysis to design innovative evidence-led solutions that meet our clients’ aims and budget, supporting improvement of public transport for the benefit of customers.

Loading...

Related projects

Loading...

Insights

Read all our insights
Our experts are happy to assist you - Experts team Public transport planning

Our experts are happy to assist you

Experts team Public transport planning