What is an Area Travel Plan?

An Area Travel Plan (ATP) aims to improve travelling to a specific area. The development and implementation of an Area Travel Plan involves partnership working between all parties with an interest in travel in the area, such as the local (highway) authorities, businesses and individuals.

Steps for developing an Area Travel Plan:

Step 1 – Understand Existing Travel Patterns and Options
The first step of the development of an Area Travel Plan is to understand the existing transport conditions of the area and travel patterns of employees. Therefore we need to have information about the way you travel to work. Every year a staff travel survey is being held in October. You can help improve your journey to work by completing the survey form.

Step 2 – Identify Appropriate Measures to Improve Travel
The next step is to identify the most appropriate measures tailored to the needs of people travelling to the Science Park. Consultation with the partners secures support of proposed sustainable measures.

Step 3 – Implement the Measures
The third step is the implementation of the Area Travel Plan’s measures. These measures could include the introduction of an area-wide car-share scheme, improved bus and cycle links to the rail station and on-site cycle facilities.

Step 4 – Monitor and Assess
The development of the Area Travel Plan is an ongoing process. The measures will be monitored to ensure that the best travel options are available to the most people.