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Exemplary Approach to Active Travel & Public Space
Exemplary Approach to Active Travel & Public Space
Exemplary Approach to Active Travel & Public Space
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Improvements to public space and the street environment in terms of appearance (high quality materials, design sensitive to local culture and heritage, green infrastructure and planting etc)
Evidence the scheme has led to either: safety improvements, uptake of active travel, improvements to business and cultural offerings, reduced congestion, reduced air pollution etc
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Improvements to public space and the street environment in terms of appearance (high quality materials, design sensitive to local culture and heritage, green infrastructure and planting etc)
Evidence the scheme has led to either: safety improvements, uptake of active travel, improvements to business and cultural offerings, reduced congestion, reduced air pollution etc
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Improvements to public space and the street environment in terms of appearance (high quality materials, design sensitive to local culture and heritage, green infrastructure and planting etc)
Evidence the scheme has led to either: safety improvements, uptake of active travel, improvements to business and cultural offerings, reduced congestion, reduced air pollution etc
Ancrum Outdoor Centre
Active Travel Dundee
Active Travel Dundee, led by Ancrum Outdoor Centre, has championed cycling and walking across the city for over seven years. The Schools Project delivers Bikeability Level 2 training to all 33 Dundee primaries, with 1,262 pupils trained in 2023–24. Eighteen schools in disadvantaged areas benefit from tailored initiatives such as ‘learn to ride’ sessions, walking buses, and “park and stride” schemes. Since November 2023, over 6,100 pupils have joined walking buses, supported by incentives like silent disco rewards. Free bike camps during holidays and environmental activities like litter picks foster pride and active lifestyles. Inclusivity is central, ensuring every child participates regardless of background or ability. Targeted schools report active travel rates as high as 90%, well above the national 50% average. By embedding skills, community spirit, and environmental awareness, Active Travel Dundee has established itself as a model for promoting healthier, sustainable mobility citywide.
Ancrum Outdoor Centre
Active Travel Dundee
Active Travel Dundee, led by Ancrum Outdoor Centre, has championed cycling and walking across the city for over seven years. The Schools Project delivers Bikeability Level 2 training to all 33 Dundee primaries, with 1,262 pupils trained in 2023–24. Eighteen schools in disadvantaged areas benefit from tailored initiatives such as ‘learn to ride’ sessions, walking buses, and “park and stride” schemes. Since November 2023, over 6,100 pupils have joined walking buses, supported by incentives like silent disco rewards. Free bike camps during holidays and environmental activities like litter picks foster pride and active lifestyles. Inclusivity is central, ensuring every child participates regardless of background or ability. Targeted schools report active travel rates as high as 90%, well above the national 50% average. By embedding skills, community spirit, and environmental awareness, Active Travel Dundee has established itself as a model for promoting healthier, sustainable mobility citywide.
Ancrum Outdoor Centre
Active Travel Dundee
Active Travel Dundee, led by Ancrum Outdoor Centre, has championed cycling and walking across the city for over seven years. The Schools Project delivers Bikeability Level 2 training to all 33 Dundee primaries, with 1,262 pupils trained in 2023–24. Eighteen schools in disadvantaged areas benefit from tailored initiatives such as ‘learn to ride’ sessions, walking buses, and “park and stride” schemes. Since November 2023, over 6,100 pupils have joined walking buses, supported by incentives like silent disco rewards. Free bike camps during holidays and environmental activities like litter picks foster pride and active lifestyles. Inclusivity is central, ensuring every child participates regardless of background or ability. Targeted schools report active travel rates as high as 90%, well above the national 50% average. By embedding skills, community spirit, and environmental awareness, Active Travel Dundee has established itself as a model for promoting healthier, sustainable mobility citywide.
Angus Council
NCN1 Carnoustie Active Travel Improvements Phase 2
Angus Council transformed a hazardous 1.2km section of the National Cycle Network near Carnoustie into a safe, inclusive corridor for walking, cycling, and wheeling. Previously shared with vehicles and plagued by poor surfaces, the route recorded five pedestrian trips or falls annually. Working with Transport Scotland, Sustrans, and Carnoustie Golf Links, the council delivered an innovative cross-section: a 2.75m vehicular road with passing places, alongside a segregated 2.75m shared-use path. A 100mm kerb upstand ensures clarity and safety. Opened in July 2024, the upgraded path now features street lighting, an improved surface suitable for adaptive cycles, and zero pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. The design balances safety, accessibility, and environmental integration in a tight corridor between railway and golf course. By resolving long-standing risks and enhancing connectivity, the project promotes active travel as a practical alternative to car journeys while setting a high standard for rural active travel infrastructure.
Angus Council
NCN1 Carnoustie Active Travel Improvements Phase 2
Angus Council transformed a hazardous 1.2km section of the National Cycle Network near Carnoustie into a safe, inclusive corridor for walking, cycling, and wheeling. Previously shared with vehicles and plagued by poor surfaces, the route recorded five pedestrian trips or falls annually. Working with Transport Scotland, Sustrans, and Carnoustie Golf Links, the council delivered an innovative cross-section: a 2.75m vehicular road with passing places, alongside a segregated 2.75m shared-use path. A 100mm kerb upstand ensures clarity and safety. Opened in July 2024, the upgraded path now features street lighting, an improved surface suitable for adaptive cycles, and zero pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. The design balances safety, accessibility, and environmental integration in a tight corridor between railway and golf course. By resolving long-standing risks and enhancing connectivity, the project promotes active travel as a practical alternative to car journeys while setting a high standard for rural active travel infrastructure.
Angus Council
NCN1 Carnoustie Active Travel Improvements Phase 2
Angus Council transformed a hazardous 1.2km section of the National Cycle Network near Carnoustie into a safe, inclusive corridor for walking, cycling, and wheeling. Previously shared with vehicles and plagued by poor surfaces, the route recorded five pedestrian trips or falls annually. Working with Transport Scotland, Sustrans, and Carnoustie Golf Links, the council delivered an innovative cross-section: a 2.75m vehicular road with passing places, alongside a segregated 2.75m shared-use path. A 100mm kerb upstand ensures clarity and safety. Opened in July 2024, the upgraded path now features street lighting, an improved surface suitable for adaptive cycles, and zero pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. The design balances safety, accessibility, and environmental integration in a tight corridor between railway and golf course. By resolving long-standing risks and enhancing connectivity, the project promotes active travel as a practical alternative to car journeys while setting a high standard for rural active travel infrastructure.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
March Area Transport Study – Broad Street
The March Area Transport Study – Broad Street project regenerated March town centre through £7.8m of investment from CPCA and Fenland District Council. Broad Street was once congested, car-dominated, and uninviting for pedestrians. The project reimagined it as a pedestrian-priority environment with single carriageway design, wider footways, new crossings, improved bus stops, cycle parking, and flood resilience measures. Carriageway space was reduced by 40%, while pedestrian areas nearly doubled, delivering a safer and more attractive town centre. Early public events, including the Remembrance Parade and Christmas Lights Switch-On, drew large crowds and positive feedback. The revitalisation has attracted new businesses, improved traffic flow, enhanced air quality, and doubled tree planting. Delivered on time and within budget, the scheme also generated £2.1m in social value through employment and training. Broad Street now stands as a flagship example of how transport-led regeneration can foster inclusive, sustainable, and economically vibrant communities.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
March Area Transport Study – Broad Street
The March Area Transport Study – Broad Street project regenerated March town centre through £7.8m of investment from CPCA and Fenland District Council. Broad Street was once congested, car-dominated, and uninviting for pedestrians. The project reimagined it as a pedestrian-priority environment with single carriageway design, wider footways, new crossings, improved bus stops, cycle parking, and flood resilience measures. Carriageway space was reduced by 40%, while pedestrian areas nearly doubled, delivering a safer and more attractive town centre. Early public events, including the Remembrance Parade and Christmas Lights Switch-On, drew large crowds and positive feedback. The revitalisation has attracted new businesses, improved traffic flow, enhanced air quality, and doubled tree planting. Delivered on time and within budget, the scheme also generated £2.1m in social value through employment and training. Broad Street now stands as a flagship example of how transport-led regeneration can foster inclusive, sustainable, and economically vibrant communities.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
March Area Transport Study – Broad Street
The March Area Transport Study – Broad Street project regenerated March town centre through £7.8m of investment from CPCA and Fenland District Council. Broad Street was once congested, car-dominated, and uninviting for pedestrians. The project reimagined it as a pedestrian-priority environment with single carriageway design, wider footways, new crossings, improved bus stops, cycle parking, and flood resilience measures. Carriageway space was reduced by 40%, while pedestrian areas nearly doubled, delivering a safer and more attractive town centre. Early public events, including the Remembrance Parade and Christmas Lights Switch-On, drew large crowds and positive feedback. The revitalisation has attracted new businesses, improved traffic flow, enhanced air quality, and doubled tree planting. Delivered on time and within budget, the scheme also generated £2.1m in social value through employment and training. Broad Street now stands as a flagship example of how transport-led regeneration can foster inclusive, sustainable, and economically vibrant communities.
City of Edinburgh Council
City Centre West to East Cycle Link & Street Improvements Project (CCWEL)
The £23m City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) provides a fully segregated cycle route across Edinburgh’s centre, completed in March 2024. Delivered with Transport Scotland and Sustrans, CCWEL integrates 2.4km of high-quality cycling facilities with significant public realm and pedestrian improvements. Features include continuous side-road crossings, new and improved pedestrian crossings, innovative “three-stage” junctions, and a smart Taxi Rank Call-Forward system at Haymarket Station. Large new public spaces were created at Roseburn and Melville Crescent, blending heritage protection with modern placemaking. Monitoring shows weekday cycling up 99% and weekend trips up 408%, while the share of residents commuting mainly by bike doubled to 16%. Pedestrian satisfaction rose from 20% to 48%, and carbon emissions fell by 29 tonnes in 2024. CCWEL has delivered transformative results, balancing heritage with sustainability and setting a benchmark for active travel projects in urban centres.
City of Edinburgh Council
City Centre West to East Cycle Link & Street Improvements Project (CCWEL)
The £23m City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) provides a fully segregated cycle route across Edinburgh’s centre, completed in March 2024. Delivered with Transport Scotland and Sustrans, CCWEL integrates 2.4km of high-quality cycling facilities with significant public realm and pedestrian improvements. Features include continuous side-road crossings, new and improved pedestrian crossings, innovative “three-stage” junctions, and a smart Taxi Rank Call-Forward system at Haymarket Station. Large new public spaces were created at Roseburn and Melville Crescent, blending heritage protection with modern placemaking. Monitoring shows weekday cycling up 99% and weekend trips up 408%, while the share of residents commuting mainly by bike doubled to 16%. Pedestrian satisfaction rose from 20% to 48%, and carbon emissions fell by 29 tonnes in 2024. CCWEL has delivered transformative results, balancing heritage with sustainability and setting a benchmark for active travel projects in urban centres.
City of Edinburgh Council
City Centre West to East Cycle Link & Street Improvements Project (CCWEL)
The £23m City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) provides a fully segregated cycle route across Edinburgh’s centre, completed in March 2024. Delivered with Transport Scotland and Sustrans, CCWEL integrates 2.4km of high-quality cycling facilities with significant public realm and pedestrian improvements. Features include continuous side-road crossings, new and improved pedestrian crossings, innovative “three-stage” junctions, and a smart Taxi Rank Call-Forward system at Haymarket Station. Large new public spaces were created at Roseburn and Melville Crescent, blending heritage protection with modern placemaking. Monitoring shows weekday cycling up 99% and weekend trips up 408%, while the share of residents commuting mainly by bike doubled to 16%. Pedestrian satisfaction rose from 20% to 48%, and carbon emissions fell by 29 tonnes in 2024. CCWEL has delivered transformative results, balancing heritage with sustainability and setting a benchmark for active travel projects in urban centres.
WINNER
City of Edinburgh Council
Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route and Greenspace Improvements
The £17m Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route (R2UC) launched in December 2024 after a decade of planning. The 2.7km corridor links the Roseburn Path to the Union Canal via new bridges over the Mid Calder railway and Dalry Road. Derelict rail corridors were reclaimed as vibrant active travel routes, while Dalry Community Park was revitalised with input from local schoolchildren. Enhancements include community gardens, allotments, a toucan crossing, and nearly 4,900 new trees, boosting biodiversity and wellbeing. Public engagement was central, with strong community support (83%) and stewardship plans for greenspaces. Monitoring in April 2025 recorded 33,000 pedestrians and 12,800 cyclists entering Dalry Park in just one month. R2UC doubles opportunities for walking and cycling, reduces car dependency, and enhances placemaking. By integrating mobility, greenspace, and community regeneration, it demonstrates how large-scale active travel projects can transform both urban movement and public space.
WINNER
City of Edinburgh Council
Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route and Greenspace Improvements
The £17m Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route (R2UC) launched in December 2024 after a decade of planning. The 2.7km corridor links the Roseburn Path to the Union Canal via new bridges over the Mid Calder railway and Dalry Road. Derelict rail corridors were reclaimed as vibrant active travel routes, while Dalry Community Park was revitalised with input from local schoolchildren. Enhancements include community gardens, allotments, a toucan crossing, and nearly 4,900 new trees, boosting biodiversity and wellbeing. Public engagement was central, with strong community support (83%) and stewardship plans for greenspaces. Monitoring in April 2025 recorded 33,000 pedestrians and 12,800 cyclists entering Dalry Park in just one month. R2UC doubles opportunities for walking and cycling, reduces car dependency, and enhances placemaking. By integrating mobility, greenspace, and community regeneration, it demonstrates how large-scale active travel projects can transform both urban movement and public space.
WINNER
City of Edinburgh Council
Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route and Greenspace Improvements
The £17m Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route (R2UC) launched in December 2024 after a decade of planning. The 2.7km corridor links the Roseburn Path to the Union Canal via new bridges over the Mid Calder railway and Dalry Road. Derelict rail corridors were reclaimed as vibrant active travel routes, while Dalry Community Park was revitalised with input from local schoolchildren. Enhancements include community gardens, allotments, a toucan crossing, and nearly 4,900 new trees, boosting biodiversity and wellbeing. Public engagement was central, with strong community support (83%) and stewardship plans for greenspaces. Monitoring in April 2025 recorded 33,000 pedestrians and 12,800 cyclists entering Dalry Park in just one month. R2UC doubles opportunities for walking and cycling, reduces car dependency, and enhances placemaking. By integrating mobility, greenspace, and community regeneration, it demonstrates how large-scale active travel projects can transform both urban movement and public space.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Cyclehoop
Trips Secure Destination Cycle Parking
Cyclehoop launched Trips, the UK’s first on-demand cycle parking network, in Glasgow in 2023. Transforming underused car bays into secure Bikehangars, each unit provides six weatherproof, app-controlled spaces for short- and long-stay cycle parking. Accredited to the highest security standards, the scheme addresses Glasgow’s high bike theft rates (over 4,000 reported 2020–23). Trips is flexible, with relocatable units and real-time data dashboards to optimise usage. By April 2025, 1,359 users had made 3,783 bookings, with demand patterns informing new commuter-friendly subscription models. The scheme has since expanded to Peterborough and Maidstone, with Gloucester, Tower Hamlets, and Havering to follow. Promoted through community events, billboards, and targeted outreach, Trips provides secure, accessible end-of-trip infrastructure, encouraging modal shift and supporting councils with valuable data insights. By redefining city-centre cycling facilities, Cyclehoop has created a scalable, innovative model that integrates security, sustainability, and digital technology.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Cyclehoop
Trips Secure Destination Cycle Parking
Cyclehoop launched Trips, the UK’s first on-demand cycle parking network, in Glasgow in 2023. Transforming underused car bays into secure Bikehangars, each unit provides six weatherproof, app-controlled spaces for short- and long-stay cycle parking. Accredited to the highest security standards, the scheme addresses Glasgow’s high bike theft rates (over 4,000 reported 2020–23). Trips is flexible, with relocatable units and real-time data dashboards to optimise usage. By April 2025, 1,359 users had made 3,783 bookings, with demand patterns informing new commuter-friendly subscription models. The scheme has since expanded to Peterborough and Maidstone, with Gloucester, Tower Hamlets, and Havering to follow. Promoted through community events, billboards, and targeted outreach, Trips provides secure, accessible end-of-trip infrastructure, encouraging modal shift and supporting councils with valuable data insights. By redefining city-centre cycling facilities, Cyclehoop has created a scalable, innovative model that integrates security, sustainability, and digital technology.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Cyclehoop
Trips Secure Destination Cycle Parking
Cyclehoop launched Trips, the UK’s first on-demand cycle parking network, in Glasgow in 2023. Transforming underused car bays into secure Bikehangars, each unit provides six weatherproof, app-controlled spaces for short- and long-stay cycle parking. Accredited to the highest security standards, the scheme addresses Glasgow’s high bike theft rates (over 4,000 reported 2020–23). Trips is flexible, with relocatable units and real-time data dashboards to optimise usage. By April 2025, 1,359 users had made 3,783 bookings, with demand patterns informing new commuter-friendly subscription models. The scheme has since expanded to Peterborough and Maidstone, with Gloucester, Tower Hamlets, and Havering to follow. Promoted through community events, billboards, and targeted outreach, Trips provides secure, accessible end-of-trip infrastructure, encouraging modal shift and supporting councils with valuable data insights. By redefining city-centre cycling facilities, Cyclehoop has created a scalable, innovative model that integrates security, sustainability, and digital technology.
Nexus (Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive)
Whitley Bay Station Canopy
Nexus delivered a £5m restoration of the Grade II listed Whitley Bay Station canopy, completed in March 2025. Serving 1.2m passengers annually, the canopy had deteriorated with rust, cracked glazing, and safety risks. Over two years, Nexus replaced 1,296 panes with durable polycarbonate, grit-blasted and repainted ironwork, and discreetly integrated bird deterrents. Modern features include lighting, CCTV, and public address systems, all sensitively designed to complement the station’s heritage. Community engagement was central, with exhibitions, celebrations, and local support such as foodbank donations, meeting space refurbishment, and student placements. The project also introduced cycle pods, lockers, resurfaced platforms, and step-free access, promoting inclusivity and active travel. By safeguarding heritage while improving safety, sustainability, and accessibility, Nexus has delivered a station that is both a functional transport hub and a community gateway—an exemplar of integrating historic conservation with modern mobility needs.
Nexus (Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive)
Whitley Bay Station Canopy
Nexus delivered a £5m restoration of the Grade II listed Whitley Bay Station canopy, completed in March 2025. Serving 1.2m passengers annually, the canopy had deteriorated with rust, cracked glazing, and safety risks. Over two years, Nexus replaced 1,296 panes with durable polycarbonate, grit-blasted and repainted ironwork, and discreetly integrated bird deterrents. Modern features include lighting, CCTV, and public address systems, all sensitively designed to complement the station’s heritage. Community engagement was central, with exhibitions, celebrations, and local support such as foodbank donations, meeting space refurbishment, and student placements. The project also introduced cycle pods, lockers, resurfaced platforms, and step-free access, promoting inclusivity and active travel. By safeguarding heritage while improving safety, sustainability, and accessibility, Nexus has delivered a station that is both a functional transport hub and a community gateway—an exemplar of integrating historic conservation with modern mobility needs.
Nexus (Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive)
Whitley Bay Station Canopy
Nexus delivered a £5m restoration of the Grade II listed Whitley Bay Station canopy, completed in March 2025. Serving 1.2m passengers annually, the canopy had deteriorated with rust, cracked glazing, and safety risks. Over two years, Nexus replaced 1,296 panes with durable polycarbonate, grit-blasted and repainted ironwork, and discreetly integrated bird deterrents. Modern features include lighting, CCTV, and public address systems, all sensitively designed to complement the station’s heritage. Community engagement was central, with exhibitions, celebrations, and local support such as foodbank donations, meeting space refurbishment, and student placements. The project also introduced cycle pods, lockers, resurfaced platforms, and step-free access, promoting inclusivity and active travel. By safeguarding heritage while improving safety, sustainability, and accessibility, Nexus has delivered a station that is both a functional transport hub and a community gateway—an exemplar of integrating historic conservation with modern mobility needs.
Stantec
Castle Douglas Active Travel Gateway
Stantec, with Dumfries & Galloway Council and SWestrans, redesigned the Ernespie Road roundabout—previously a high-speed barrier for pedestrians and cyclists—into a safer, more accessible junction. After extensive engagement, including with wheelchair users, plans for a Dutch-style roundabout were replaced with a four-arm signalised junction better suited to local needs. Features include advanced stop lines, cyclist early release phases, step-free crossings, tactile surfacing, wider footways, seating, and a stronger tree canopy. The redesign connects the town’s War Memorial with its centre, enhances public space, and reduces congestion and emissions. Supported by an Equality Impact Assessment, Road Safety Audit, and Behaviour Change Plan, the scheme is forecast to deliver £1.20 in social value for every £1 invested. Tailored to a rural context, the Castle Douglas project shows how active travel infrastructure can balance technical guidance, community priorities, and local character to deliver inclusive, sustainable regeneration.
Stantec
Castle Douglas Active Travel Gateway
Stantec, with Dumfries & Galloway Council and SWestrans, redesigned the Ernespie Road roundabout—previously a high-speed barrier for pedestrians and cyclists—into a safer, more accessible junction. After extensive engagement, including with wheelchair users, plans for a Dutch-style roundabout were replaced with a four-arm signalised junction better suited to local needs. Features include advanced stop lines, cyclist early release phases, step-free crossings, tactile surfacing, wider footways, seating, and a stronger tree canopy. The redesign connects the town’s War Memorial with its centre, enhances public space, and reduces congestion and emissions. Supported by an Equality Impact Assessment, Road Safety Audit, and Behaviour Change Plan, the scheme is forecast to deliver £1.20 in social value for every £1 invested. Tailored to a rural context, the Castle Douglas project shows how active travel infrastructure can balance technical guidance, community priorities, and local character to deliver inclusive, sustainable regeneration.
Stantec
Castle Douglas Active Travel Gateway
Stantec, with Dumfries & Galloway Council and SWestrans, redesigned the Ernespie Road roundabout—previously a high-speed barrier for pedestrians and cyclists—into a safer, more accessible junction. After extensive engagement, including with wheelchair users, plans for a Dutch-style roundabout were replaced with a four-arm signalised junction better suited to local needs. Features include advanced stop lines, cyclist early release phases, step-free crossings, tactile surfacing, wider footways, seating, and a stronger tree canopy. The redesign connects the town’s War Memorial with its centre, enhances public space, and reduces congestion and emissions. Supported by an Equality Impact Assessment, Road Safety Audit, and Behaviour Change Plan, the scheme is forecast to deliver £1.20 in social value for every £1 invested. Tailored to a rural context, the Castle Douglas project shows how active travel infrastructure can balance technical guidance, community priorities, and local character to deliver inclusive, sustainable regeneration.
Translink: York Street Station
A Catalyst for Active Travel and Regeneration in Belfast
Opened in 2024, Translink’s York Street Station has transformed mobility and placemaking in North Belfast. Replacing the outdated Yorkgate facility, the station integrates active travel and public transport with direct links to the National Cycle Network, a Belfast Bikes docking station, and secure cycle storage with a green roof. The design emphasises safety, accessibility, and inclusion, with step-free access, tactile paving, hearing loops, and sensory-friendly lighting. Co-designed with 3,000 residents, schools, and artists, the underpass has been revitalised with murals and creative lighting, reducing antisocial behaviour by 75%. Sustainability measures include wildflower meadows, stormwater solutions, solar-powered infrastructure, and 100% reuse of excavation waste. Passenger satisfaction has soared to 96%, with a 10% year-on-year rise in journeys and over 3m additional trips in late 2024. More than a station, York Street is now a landmark for creativity, inclusivity, and climate resilience, inspiring lasting behavioural change.
Translink: York Street Station
A Catalyst for Active Travel and Regeneration in Belfast
Opened in 2024, Translink’s York Street Station has transformed mobility and placemaking in North Belfast. Replacing the outdated Yorkgate facility, the station integrates active travel and public transport with direct links to the National Cycle Network, a Belfast Bikes docking station, and secure cycle storage with a green roof. The design emphasises safety, accessibility, and inclusion, with step-free access, tactile paving, hearing loops, and sensory-friendly lighting. Co-designed with 3,000 residents, schools, and artists, the underpass has been revitalised with murals and creative lighting, reducing antisocial behaviour by 75%. Sustainability measures include wildflower meadows, stormwater solutions, solar-powered infrastructure, and 100% reuse of excavation waste. Passenger satisfaction has soared to 96%, with a 10% year-on-year rise in journeys and over 3m additional trips in late 2024. More than a station, York Street is now a landmark for creativity, inclusivity, and climate resilience, inspiring lasting behavioural change.
Translink: York Street Station
A Catalyst for Active Travel and Regeneration in Belfast
Opened in 2024, Translink’s York Street Station has transformed mobility and placemaking in North Belfast. Replacing the outdated Yorkgate facility, the station integrates active travel and public transport with direct links to the National Cycle Network, a Belfast Bikes docking station, and secure cycle storage with a green roof. The design emphasises safety, accessibility, and inclusion, with step-free access, tactile paving, hearing loops, and sensory-friendly lighting. Co-designed with 3,000 residents, schools, and artists, the underpass has been revitalised with murals and creative lighting, reducing antisocial behaviour by 75%. Sustainability measures include wildflower meadows, stormwater solutions, solar-powered infrastructure, and 100% reuse of excavation waste. Passenger satisfaction has soared to 96%, with a 10% year-on-year rise in journeys and over 3m additional trips in late 2024. More than a station, York Street is now a landmark for creativity, inclusivity, and climate resilience, inspiring lasting behavioural change.
Transport for West Midlands
Local Travel Points
Transport for West Midlands’ Local Travel Points (LTP) pilot launched in Halesowen in 2024, creating three compact “mobility hubs” integrating shared transport, active travel, and community space. Facilities include bike hire, hangar storage, EV charging, car clubs, parcel lockers, and landscaped social areas with local art. Designed with extensive community input, the hubs are accessible, safe, and inclusive, with 37% of early participants identifying as disabled. Engagement showed strong local support (84%) and enthusiasm for the design. Already, 306 bike-hire journeys covering 809km have been logged. The hubs are expected to boost physical activity, reduce car use, and foster social cohesion, becoming focal points for neighbourhoods and transport interchanges. As the first scheme of its kind in the UK, LTP demonstrates how small-scale, well-designed mobility hubs can deliver big impacts for sustainable travel, accessibility, and community engagement in urban and suburban settings.
Transport for West Midlands
Local Travel Points
Transport for West Midlands’ Local Travel Points (LTP) pilot launched in Halesowen in 2024, creating three compact “mobility hubs” integrating shared transport, active travel, and community space. Facilities include bike hire, hangar storage, EV charging, car clubs, parcel lockers, and landscaped social areas with local art. Designed with extensive community input, the hubs are accessible, safe, and inclusive, with 37% of early participants identifying as disabled. Engagement showed strong local support (84%) and enthusiasm for the design. Already, 306 bike-hire journeys covering 809km have been logged. The hubs are expected to boost physical activity, reduce car use, and foster social cohesion, becoming focal points for neighbourhoods and transport interchanges. As the first scheme of its kind in the UK, LTP demonstrates how small-scale, well-designed mobility hubs can deliver big impacts for sustainable travel, accessibility, and community engagement in urban and suburban settings.
Transport for West Midlands
Local Travel Points
Transport for West Midlands’ Local Travel Points (LTP) pilot launched in Halesowen in 2024, creating three compact “mobility hubs” integrating shared transport, active travel, and community space. Facilities include bike hire, hangar storage, EV charging, car clubs, parcel lockers, and landscaped social areas with local art. Designed with extensive community input, the hubs are accessible, safe, and inclusive, with 37% of early participants identifying as disabled. Engagement showed strong local support (84%) and enthusiasm for the design. Already, 306 bike-hire journeys covering 809km have been logged. The hubs are expected to boost physical activity, reduce car use, and foster social cohesion, becoming focal points for neighbourhoods and transport interchanges. As the first scheme of its kind in the UK, LTP demonstrates how small-scale, well-designed mobility hubs can deliver big impacts for sustainable travel, accessibility, and community engagement in urban and suburban settings.
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