Transformative Transit: Elevating Economies with Integrated Transport Systems

Core CPD Framework:

- Development and Infrastructure Planning

- 1 CPD Hour

Event Description

In this webinar we will explore innovative strategies for planning and delivering transport improvements and how to effectively synchronise national and local efforts, ensuring that every investment reaps maximum benefits.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the practicalities and challenges of planning and consenting for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Learn how major transport investments can catalyse wider benefits, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and driving economic growth and regeneration.
• Gain insights into the strategic planning needed to develop effective mass transit systems.
• Explore the benefits and processes of integrating transport networks to enhance regional connectivity.

Programme and Speakers

• Planning to Unlock Growth through West Yorkshire Mass Transit: Exploring the vision and spatial development framework emerging from West Yorkshire Mass Transit.  Hannah Andrew, Policy Manager - Spatial Planning and Strategic Sites, West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
  
• Maximising on Major Transport Investment to Unlock / Accelerate Growth
• Transpennine Route Upgrade – Practicalities of Planning & Consenting Infrastructure Schemes at Scale.  Matthew Dormer, Director of Planning, Atkins Realis
• Capitalising on Connectivity Improvements - David Wildman Head of Town Centre Regeneration, Kirklees Council

Useful Links for Further Reading

• RTPI | Ben Simm: Recent developments within the transport planning world

Accessibility

To ensure everyone has the best possible experience, the RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events. This webinar will be held using our webinar system, BigMarker, and closed captions are available as standard. The presentations will be available to download during the webinar. Please do contact sarah[email protected] if you have any further requirements.