--- title: Transport for New Developments url: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/transport-for-new-developments/" type: markets date_published: 2023-05-09 date_modified: 2026-01-15 schema: @type: WebPage language: en-GB word_count: 1578 reading_time: 8 min canonical: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/transport-for-new-developments/" featured_image: "https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-markets-transport-for-new-developments-website-header-1.jpg" type-market: - "Cities & Urban Mobility" --- # Transport for New Developments ![Image showcasing a new development with houses and roads](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-markets-transport-for-new-developments-website-header-1.jpg) #### Transport infrastructure for new developments **SYSTRA helps planners, developers and architects to create integrated transport schemes for all types of new development, from residential to retail – ensuring access to and travel around the development is accessible, safe and sustainable** . Providing easy access for transport is vital to the success of any residential, commercial, retail or other new development. The ease and accessibility of journeys to and from the development, as well as within the development, have a significant bearing on its appeal to residents, visitors or users. #### Key contacts ![steve-pickard-profile-picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/steve-pickard-profile-picture.png) **Steve PICKARD** Business Director > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-pickard-2543713b/) ![Head shot of Alan Devenny](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/alan-devenny.png) **Alan DeVENNY** Project Director > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-devenny-3b71b117/) #### Understanding how people travel Developers, architects and planners need to understand the ways in which people travel around and behave, in order to plan and deliver the most appropriate transport infrastructure. The [ transport planning](https://www.systra.com/uk/services/transport-strategy/transport-planning/)  specialists at SYSTRA understand how to develop sustainable transport solutions to optimise the potential of any development, while helping clients to overcome the challenges of obtaining planning permission and ensuring that developments provide integrated and accessible transport options for everyone. [connect with our Transport specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) [keep up to date with systra](https://www.systra.com/uk/newsletter/) #### Related markets - [Highways & Roads](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/highways-roads/) - [Local transport](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/local-transport/) - [Streets and placemaking](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/streets-placemaking/) - [Active Travel](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/active-travel/) ![strategic-traffic-modelling-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/strategic-traffic-modelling-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Strategic Transport Modelling and Simulation Read more sur Strategic Transport Modelling and Simulation_ ![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_ ![strategic-traffic-modelling-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/strategic-traffic-modelling-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Pedestrian and Cycle Modelling Read more sur Pedestrian and Cycle Modelling_ ![social-impacts-and-equity-in-transport-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/social-impacts-and-equity-in-transport-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Social Impacts and Equity in Transport Read more sur Social Impacts and Equity in Transport_ **SYSTRA transport specialists guide clients through the transport planning process for new developments, from inception and design through to implementation.** #### Viable transport solutions for new developments SYSTRA understands that transport is a critical component in the outcome of successful planning applications for new developments. We offer a best-in-class approach to developing viable transport solutions commensurate with the scale and nature of the development. ![Sunrise over a new housing development](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/l3-markets-transport-for-new-developments-project-1024x645.jpg) #### Managing transport demand and impacts We work with architects and urban planners to create masterplans for new developments, and we work with local authorities and other agencies to create developments that support their growth plans. Our specialists consider commercial demands and social needs to ensure we develop sustainable transport solutions for developments in the residential, commercial, retail, education and healthcare sectors. Our transport planners work in multi-disciplinary teams on all aspects of new development planning and delivery. Our scope of services includes: - **Transport assessments:** We undertake transport assessments for new developments, taking into account the existing transport characteristics, traffic generated by the proposed development, and accessibility requirements for vehicles, public transport, walking and cycling. - **Travel plans:** We develop travel plans to unlock the development potential of earmarked sites. We support our plans by carrying out social research into attitudes towards travel and hosting focus groups to inform the range of measures included in the travel plan. - **Development-related design:** During the pre-planning stage, we develop preliminary designs for access junctions and off-site road network improvements – to identify the cost implications and general engineering issues relating to the planned development. We work with clients to help negotiate the requirements for local planning and highway authority agreements. - **Planning inquiries:** Our team includes respected expert witnesses who have worked on planning appeals, call-ins and highways inquiries with some of the most senior advocates at the Planning Bar. Our senior directors also provide high-level input to representations on Regional Spatial Strategy and Local Development Fund processes. - **Master planning:** We work with architects and planners on the transport aspects of development masterplans, drawing on our experience of national and local authority guidelines and our understanding of the requirements of future users of the site. ### Projects in action - ![South Hampshire Local Economic Impact Model (LEIM)](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/southampton-docks-solent-474x474.jpg) - [ South Hampshire Local Economic Impact Model (LEIM) ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/south-hampshire-local-economic-impact-model-leim/) - ![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/) - ![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/) - ![Kent County Council: Grovehurst A249 Junction Improvement](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/07/grovehurst-junction_2026-header-474x474.jpg) - [ Kent County Council: Grovehurst A249 Junction Improvement ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/kent-county-council-grovehurst-a249-junction-improvement/) - ![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/) #### Fully integrated transport schemes Our transport planners have an exceptional track record of delivering transport schemes that meet the demands of planning authorities, developers and the intended users of sites. Our solutions are designed to manage transport demand and impacts in and around the development – ensuring it is properly integrated into the existing urban fabric and provides sustainable, multi-modal access for all users. ### We’d love to help with your next project ![steve-pickard-profile-picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/steve-pickard-profile-picture.png) **Steve PICKARD** Business Director ![Head shot of Alan Devenny](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/alan-devenny.png) **Alan DeVENNY** Project Director [Connect with our transport specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) ## Insights ![header-and-featured-image-vision-based-planning](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/08/header-and-featured-image-vision-based-planning-1024x645.png) - Expert Insights Darren KIRKMAN ### Vision-based planning [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/uk/expert_insights/vision-based-planning/) ![l2-market-cities-and-urban-mobility-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/l2-market-cities-and-urban-mobility-website-header-1024x645.jpg) - Expert Insights Marta LIUT ### Creating Liveable Communities – A People Centric Approach [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/uk/expert_insights/creating-liveable-communities-a-people-centric-approach/) ## our Services ![l4-service-development-management-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/l4-service-development-management-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Development Management Read more sur Development Management_ ![sustainable-development-assessment-solutions-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/sustainable-development-assessment-solutions-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Sustainable Development Assessments Read more sur Sustainable Development Assessments_ ![transport-networks-operations-planning-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/transport-networks-operations-planning-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Transport Networks and Operations Planning Read more sur Transport Networks and Operations Planning_ ![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_ ![lanscape-architecture-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/lanscape-architecture-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Landscape Architecture Read more sur Landscape Architecture_ [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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