Leaders from across the North have written to the Secretary of State for Transport with statutory advice which proposes a way forward following the following the publication of the Integrated Rail Plan.
Transport for the North’s User Insight programme of research gathers evidence on transport-related attitudes and behaviours of transport users in the North, to better understand the relationships between transport connectivity, economic and social opportunities, and economic growth, and to strengthen the case for planned transport investments. Phase 3 of the research programme, delivered by SYSTRA, draws on existing data and literature, as well as new data from a quantitative telephone survey and qualitative workshops with Northern businesses, to identify trends in business-related transport in the North of England, and the behaviours and attitudes of Northern businesses regarding commuting to work journeys, other business related travel, transport of goods, low carbon transport solutions, challenges and constraints to travel, and anticipated behaviour changes in response to transport improvements. The study also presents a business typology developed from survey data which reflects differences in businesses’ behaviours and attitudes and their perceived ability to benefit from transport improvements.
Atkins supported Transport for the North (TfN) on this commission to better understand the North of England’s visitor economy and its links to transport and travel demand. This report, developed based on research conducted between January and July 2021,presents the final study findings and recommendations.
Transport for the North (TfN) commissioned Atkins and Leisure Consultancy Ltd to undertake research to identify the importance of the visitor economy across the North of England, to identify the role of transport in supporting the visitor economy across the North, and to identify recommendations for transport-related interventions to support the sustainable recovery and future growth of the North’s visitor economy.
Transport for the North has issued its response to the East Coast Mainline rail timetable consultation and outlined its reaction to the proposals.
This report outlines the development methodology for TfN’s NoCarb Tool: a vehicle fleet model that produces a baseline estimate for surface transport emissions in the North and projects emissions into the future based on scenario inputs.
Our Decarbonisation Strategy for the North of England sets out the ambitious target of near-zero carbon emissions from surface transport by 2045. The tables in this Annex outline policy measure recommendations and actions for Transport for the North (TfN), National Government and TfN Partners to reduce surface transport emissions in line with TfN's Decarbonisation Trajectory.
Draft Decarbonisation Strategy brings together the region’s leaders to speak with one voice on the actions needed to tackle climate change. It is the culmination of efforts from TfN and our partners across the North to create the tools, capability and evidence that will help shape our pathway to near net zero emissions by 2045.
We’ve a bold plan for the North to renew and recover in the year ahead. Our Business Plan for 2021/22 plan sets out how, in providing one voice for the North, TfN will make transport in the North sustainable and inclusive, and grow the region’s economy. It details how delivering on our 30-year blueprint for investment in our infrastructure will be central to the national mission to level-up the UK and build back better than what has come before.