Focus of work
In 2022, FIT funded Create Streets and Sustrans to produce a report looking at how changing our approach to transport modelling by using a “vision and validate” approach could increase the sustainability of new developments, help people get around and improve the places in which we live.
The report was well received, with the findings discussed in The Times and on The Rest Is Politics podcast.
In 2024, FIT approved funding to support Create Streets share the findings from this report with local authorities and other relevant organisations across the UK to help promote the shift to a vision-led approach to transport planning. As part of this “nationwide tour”, three outputs were created:
- Printed copies of the Stepping off the road to nowhere report and presentation materials to share with the transport and planning sector and with national and local government.
- Printed and digital copies of an A3 summary flyer.
- Stepping of the road to nowhere microsite to showcase the report and capture success stories.
Impact
So far, over 30 hard copies of the report have been given to key decision makers, and the findings have been shared at various national and local events, including: A New Era of Housing Development Conference, Nesta policy live (Vision-led transport planning event), and MetroWest Connected Cities.
Create Streets has also provided expert input into the government’s Land use and transport planning: DfT Science Advisory Council paper.
The report and its findings have also been featured in various media, including:
Key achievements so far:
- The draft consultation response to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework has incorporated vision-led transport planning for the first time, with amendments to para 114 and 115, calling for a “vision-led” approach over a “predict and provide” approach for new developments.
- Two local authorities – Maidstone Borough Council and East Sussex County Council – have adopted a vision-led planning approach.