Transport for Norwich is a programme of work to improve accessibility by all forms of transport around the city. The previous Norwich Area Transportation Strategy was adopted in 2004 and provided a strategic view to 2021. The strategy supports the county council’s pledge to achieve net zero carbon by 2030, which councillors adopted as part of the authority’s Environmental Policy in November 2019.
During 2021, Greyfriars Project Management was appointed to support the Transport for Norwich Strategy review with the goal of Norfolk County Council Cabinet approving a new, Public Consultation lead strategy at December 2021 Cabinet meeting.
Jon Barnard led the project management on the delivery of a revised Strategy with his team members providing support and guidance around governance, procurement, consultation analysis, programming and cost management.
The Transport for Norwich Strategy was formally adopted at the December 2021 Cabinet meeting and this Norfolk County Council led project will now look to move the Strategy into a tangible Action Plan.
Project Objectives
The Transport for Norwich programme seeks to identify areas for improvement around Norwich and work to progress schemes through feasibility and ultimately into construction, whether it be improving cycle paths or creating improved bus routes.
How the project is benefitting Norwich’s long term travel strategy
By improving travel in and around Norwich, the TfN programme hopes to improve the quality of life for Norwich citizens and make the city easier to navigate. Upgrades to traffic modes such as cycling and buses hope to improve air quality around the city and reduce noise pollution from cars, and better connections around the city should benefit local businesses by enticing visitors.
Collaborating with Norfolk County Council
We are pleased to support NCC on their TfN programme and continue our relationship with the County, having helped to deliver projects in other areas, such as asset improvements for County Farms.
Services we are providing:
- Project management
- Programme management
- Cost planning
- Report writing
- Board reporting
- Meeting minutes
- Consultation analysis
- Governance support
- Governance reporting
- Risk management
- Contractual advice
- Document review
- Strategic advice
Key Facts
Client: Norfolk County Council
Staff lead: Jon Barnard
Staff support: Ashley Gray
Location:Norwich, Norfolk
Sector: Local Authority
Project length: 2021 – Present
Project cost: £400 million
Project value: Supporting the Transport for Norwich Strategy review which backs Norfolk County Council’s pledge to achieve net zero carbon by 2030
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Outcomes and next steps
The TfN programme is ongoing and ever-evolving. The review of the city’s transport in the coming months should present interesting opportunities for the future.
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