Urban Transit

It is widely agreed that good transport systems are vital to support the productivity and future success of the UK's urban areas.
 
But the current economic climate makes this a challenging time for all involved in their delivery: central government finances are tight, and promoters are likely to have to work harder than ever before to prove the economic benefits and affordability of their proposals.
 
Our team will help you deliver your urban transit scheme, be it a light rail scheme, a BRT system or an improvement in existing bus services through agreement with bus operators, a Quality Partnership or Quality Contract arrangements.

Our experience of the planning, authorisation, procurement and implementation of major infrastructure and regeneration projects means that we can help you with:

  • advice on the right authorisation procedure for the scheme
  • securing statutory approvals, when necessary
  • obtaining planning permissions
  • implementation of Compulsory Purchase powers
  • a sound consultation programme
  • communications issues, such as media relations and working with central government

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New models for integrated transport?

Bircham Dyson Bell has been pleased to support two recent research projects by leading think tanks examining issues around integrated transport, the economic, environmental and social benefits that it can bring and the governance models that may be developed to maximise these benefits:

Please click here to view details of On the Right Track: New models for integrated transport (July 2009) published by the New Local Government Network, supported by Bircham Dyson Bell, ATKINS and Yorkshire Forward.

Please click here to view details of On the Move: Delivering integrated transport in Britain's cities published by the Centre for Cities and supported by Bircham Dyson Bell and Peter Brett Associates.

Please read this recent article: Provisional decision on remedies for local bus service regulation is an opportunity missed

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