Birmingham's Transport Strategy

The transformation of New Street Station, Metro extension and plans to ‘transform bus travel’ were just some of the exciting projects discussed at a seminar on Birmingham’s Transport Strategy yesterday.  Lucy Walsh and Penny Taylor attended the event which featured guest speaker Alex Burrows, Head of Strategy at Centro. 

Alex described Centro’s role in shaping the strategic vision of passenger transport and the vital importance of investment in transport infrastructure.

It was refreshing to hear that the projects discussed are imminent and will be on the ground by this time next year, giving Birmingham a much needed boost to its economic and social vitality.

The projects are part of Birmingham’s ‘Big City Plan - Vision for Movement’, published in November 2010.  The plan seeks to ensure ‘people can arrive into and move around the city efficiently within an attractive, safe and welcoming environment.’

To read more about Birmingham City Council’s objectives for movement within the City Centre please follow the link below:

http://bigcityplan.birmingham.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Birmingham-City-Centre-Vision-for-Movement.pdf

Many thanks to WWIC and WiP for organising the event and Shakespeares for providing an excellent venue.