Shared transport in new developments is a practical guidance document designed to help local authorities, urban planners, and housing developers integrate shared mobility schemes into new residential projects. Moving away from traditional car-centric planning, it champions a vision-led approach where sustainable transport—such as car clubs, bike share systems, e-scooters, demand-responsive transit, and mobility hubs—is embedded from the point of first occupation. The guide details the substantial social and environmental benefits of this transition, highlighting how shared transport can drastically cut carbon emissions, reclaim public land, and replace up to 23 private vehicles for every car club car introduced.
The report outlines actionable strategies to support low-car living, recommending private parking ratios of under one space per home, edge-of-development parking design, and early collaboration with shared transport operators. It also provides clear guidance on leveraging developer contributions—such as Section 106, Section 75, and Section 76 agreements—to fund long-term fleet viability and resident travel incentives. Supported by real-world UK case studies ranging from Leeds and Aberdeen to London and Swindon, this document offers an essential blueprint for creating connected, walkable, 20-minute neighbourhoods.
Shared transport in new developments is a practical guidance document designed to help local authorities, urban planners, and housing developers integrate shared mobility schemes into new residential projects. Moving away from traditional car-centric planning, it champions a vision-led approach where sustainable transport—such as car clubs, bike share systems, e-scooters, demand-responsive transit, and mobility hubs—is embedded from the point of first occupation. The guide details the substantial social and environmental benefits of this transition, highlighting how shared transport can drastically cut carbon emissions, reclaim public land, and replace up to 23 private vehicles for every car club car introduced.
The report outlines actionable strategies to support low-car living, recommending private parking ratios of under one space per home, edge-of-development parking design, and early collaboration with shared transport operators. It also provides clear guidance on leveraging developer contributions—such as Section 106, Section 75, and Section 76 agreements—to fund long-term fleet viability and resident travel incentives. Supported by real-world UK case studies ranging from Leeds and Aberdeen to London and Swindon, this document offers an essential blueprint for creating connected, walkable, 20-minute neighbourhoods.