What does truly people-centred transport planning look like in practice? This year’s Local Transport Summit highlighted just how central human insight has become to delivering better outcomes for local communities. Hosted in Derby, the Summit brought together leaders from across the UK at a pivotal moment for the East Midlands, as devolved powers now reshape how the region plans for transport, housing, skills, and net zero. Our team explored the challenges and opportunities ahead, from tackling rural isolation and bus capacity pressures to designing networks that reflect how people move and live today. We’ve pulled together our key takeaways, including: - The growing importance of human-centred decision-making in long-term planning - The role of devolution, new national strategies and the Bus Services Act - Why early, integrated planning is essential to avoid locking in car-dependent development - How community voice and storytelling are shaping more trusted, supported outcomes 📘 Read the full round-up and explore the themes set to define local transport for the next decade: https://lnkd.in/eJNACBRU
