Voices of Steer

07 Nov 2023
Article

Reducing regional car dependency while improving access to opportunities

Steven Bishop
Director

The latest in a series of connectivity studies developed with England's Economic Heartland has now been published.

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17 Oct 2023
Article

Passenger rail in the Local Transport Plan – the art of the possible

Alastair Hutchinson
Associate

Local Transport Plans (LTPs) are a well-established part of the planning process in England and Wales.

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13 Oct 2023
Article

Are the cost-of-living crisis and decarbonisation really natural enemies?

Steven Bishop
Director

It’s been a tumultuous few weeks in transport planning circles.

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09 Oct 2023
Article

All life is local

By Steer

Across 2018 – 2019 train station platforms in central Manchester were filled with frustrated commuters.

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06 Oct 2023
Article

Facing the future: How to embrace new mobility for the next generation of LTPs

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Matthew Clark
Associate Director

Since the last guidance for Local Transport Plans (LTPs) was released by the UK Government in 2009 a lot has changed.

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04 Oct 2023
Article

Onshore Power Supply: Time for action

Alberto Preti
Alberto Preti
Associate Director

Shifting from traditionally fuelled engines to electricity provision at berths can benefit ports and the neighbouring urban areas.

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29 Sep 2023
Article

Expecting the unexpected: why scenario planning is a key part of any LTP

By Steer

The pending local transport plan (LTP) guidance from central government is sure to highlight the value of vision-led, evidence-based plans.

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27 Sep 2023
Article

Putting the ‘local’ back in Local Transport Plan

Simon Statham
Director

It may seem an obvious point, but a Local Transport Plan needs to be tailored to local needs.

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