--- title: "Cities, Towns & Urban Mobility" url: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/" type: markets date_published: 2023-05-09 date_modified: 2026-01-15 schema: @type: WebPage language: en-GB word_count: 1638 reading_time: 9 min canonical: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/" featured_image: "https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/dsc05649-scaled.jpg" type-market: - "Cities & Urban Mobility" --- # Cities, Towns & Urban Mobility ![Cities, Towns & Urban Mobility](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/dsc05649-scaled.jpg) #### Defining the next era of urban transport & placemaking **SYSTRA is a specialist in urban transport planning and design. We recognise the vital role that urban mobility plays in creating liveable and sustainable places, and we work to deliver fully integrated transport schemes that address complex urban priorities.** Urban mobility presents huge challenges for local authorities, planners and developers. The way people and goods move around towns and cities affects the liveability and sustainability of urban areas, and the health and life chances of everyone who lives or works there. #### Key contacts ![Peter Weldon profile picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/peter-weldon-profile-picture.png) **Peter WELDON** Director > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-weldon-ph-d-b1a471b7/) ![David Alderson profile picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/david-alderson-profile-picture.png) **David ALDERSON** Sector Director > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-alderson-5a65602b/) #### Complex challenges for urban transport planners Urban mobility must address multiple agendas, from sustainability and liveability to social, political and economic priorities. There is a need to shift towards more sustainable and active modes of transport to meet carbon-reduction and air-quality objectives, while integrating existing transport networks, public transport, parking and mobility hubs. Getting urban mobility right requires not only a wide range of technical skills but also engagement, communication and political skills. SYSTRA has a deep understanding of all mobility solutions for cities, from the hyper centre to the outskirts. Our specialists draw on 60 years of experience in urban transport modes to support all types of urban mobility project. [connect with our team of specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) [keep up to date with systra](https://www.systra.com/uk/newsletter/) [Learn more about the team](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/#h-expertise-in-planning-design-and-placemaking) #### Related markets - [Local transport](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/local-transport/) - [Transport for new developments](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/transport-for-new-developments/) - [EV charging infrastructure](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/ev-charging-infrastructure/) - [Transport hubs & interchanges](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/transport-hubs-interchanges/) - [Active travel](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/active-travel/) - [Streets & placemaking](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/streets-placemaking/) ![urban-design-and-masterplanning-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/urban-design-and-masterplanning-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Urban Design and Masterplanning Read more sur Urban Design and Masterplanning_ ![public-stakeholder-consultation-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/public-stakeholder-consultation-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Public and Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement Read more sur Public and Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement_ ![](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-service-headers_infrastructure-engineering-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Infrastructure Engineering Read more sur Infrastructure Engineering_ ![Local Transport Modelling](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/local-transport-modelling-1024x645.jpg) _services Local Transport Modelling Read more sur Local Transport Modelling_ **SYSTRA urban mobility specialists understand how to design transport plans for towns and cities that ensure transport investments contribute positively to the broader experience and quality of urban life.** #### Integrated approach to urban transport delivery SYSTRA is uniquely placed to help create urban transport networks that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders and objectives. We understand not only the planning and design requirements of all modes of transport, but also how to integrate them, including through the use of technology. #### Transport stakeholder engagement We understand that places and decisions about transport are complicated and require more than technical skills to deliver. Our in-house resources mean we can include significant elements of engagement within our urban mobility projects, whether through co-production or research-based approaches. #### Inclusive and sustainable towns and cities We recognise the increasing importance of inclusion and the need to plan and design urban transport systems for a wide variety of people. Our approach is to understand the ‘place’ as well as all the issues around ‘movement’ and to think imaginatively about how the two can work together. We help to deliver urban transport schemes that meet specific criteria, such as 20-minute neighbourhoods, 15-minute cities and walkable neighbourhoods. ## Projects in action - ![Glasgow City Centre Transport Strategy](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/12/glasgow-city-centre-474x474.jpg) - [ Glasgow City Centre Transport Strategy ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/glasgow-city-centre-transport-strategy/) - ![South Tyneside Council – South Shields Town Centre Redevelopment](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/12/southshields-transport-interchange1-474x474.jpg) - [ South Tyneside Council – South Shields Town Centre Redevelopment ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/south-tyneside-council-south-shields-town-centre-redevelopment/) - ![Peak EV Charging demand study for the Climate Change Committee](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/09/ev-thumb-474x474.jpg) - [ Peak EV Charging demand study for the Climate Change Committee ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/peak-ev-charging-demand-study-for-the-climate-change-committee/) - ![people walking and cycling on a path](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/03/tfgm_cycle_stride-474x474.jpg) - [ Evaluation of the TfGM: Cycle and Stride for Active Lives Programme ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/evaluation-of-the-tfgm-cycle-and-stride-for-active-lives-programme/) - ![Driving Economic Growth with the West Midland Metro Extension](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/02/west-midlands-metro-extension-thumb-474x313.jpg) - [ Driving Economic Growth with the West Midland Metro Extension ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/driving-economic-growth-with-the-west-midland-metro-extension/) - ![Connecting Cheltenham Connectivity & Modal Shift Strategy](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/cheltenham2-1-474x474.jpg) - [ Connecting Cheltenham Connectivity & Modal Shift Strategy ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/connecting-cheltenham-connectivity-modal-shift-strategy/) - ![Nexus Metro](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/08/shutterstock_746843119-474x474.jpg) - [ Social Value of the Tyne & Wear Metro ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/social-value-of-the-tyne-wear-metro/) - ![Active Travel Social Prescribing Feasibility Study – City of Doncaster Council](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/12/doncaster_active-travel_thumb-474x474.jpg) - [ Active Travel Social Prescribing Feasibility Study – City of Doncaster Council ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/city-of-doncaster-council-active-travel-feasibility-study/) #### Expertise in planning, design and placemaking Ultimately, our approach to urban mobility is multifaceted. It brings together broad technical  [transport planning ](https://www.systra.com/uk/services/transport-strategy/transport-planning/) and design skills, with placemaking and well-honed engagement and communication skills, sitting alongside a mature understanding of the political nature of transport decision-making in UK towns and cities. ### We’d love to help with your next project ![Peter Weldon profile picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/peter-weldon-profile-picture.png) **Peter WELDON** Director > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-weldon-ph-d-b1a471b7/) ![David Alderson profile picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/david-alderson-profile-picture.png) **David ALDERSON** Sector Director > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-alderson-5a65602b/) [Connect with our urban design & Mobility specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) ## Insights ![paramics-discovery-2](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/04/paramics-discovery-2-edited-1024x577.jpg) - Expert Insights Mike SCOTT &; Darren KIRKMAN ### Thriving cities – making the political case [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/uk/expert_insights/thriving-cities-making-the-political-case/) ![Road information board with text ZERO EMISSIONS](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/driving-energy-transition-2380x1178-1-1024x507.jpg) - Expert Insights Alison Pickett, Sinéad CANNY, Ankush MALHOTRA, Clément DAUDET, Gracie Cristina MACHADO, Marc BOUDIER ### Driving energy transition: a systemic approach for mobility [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/uk/expert_insights/driving-energy-transition-a-systemic-approach-for-mobility/) ## our Services ![](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-service-headers_development-and-infrastructure-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Development & Infrastructure Read more sur Development & Infrastructure_ ![l3-service-headers_transport-advisory](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-service-headers_transport-advisory-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Transport Advisory Read more sur Transport Advisory_ ![development-planning-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/development-planning-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Development Planning Read more sur Development Planning_ ![markets-transport-hubs-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-markets-transport-hubs-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _markets Transport Hubs & Interchanges Read more sur Transport Hubs & Interchanges_ ![transport-demand-revenue-forecasting-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/transport-demand-revenue-forecasting-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Transport Demand and Revenue Forecasting Read more sur Transport Demand and Revenue Forecasting_ [JOIN OUR COMMUNITY](https://www.systra.com/uk/register/join-our-community/) ![](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/03/careers-1024x323.jpg) Find out what its like to work at SYSTRA, rewards, benefits and about different career pathways including [apprenticeships](https://www.systra.com/uk/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/) and [graduate](https://www.systra.com/uk/careers/early-careers/graduates/) opportunities. 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