Active Travel Zone (ATZ)
Transforming Communities for a Greener Future
Capital Transport Planning delivers comprehensive Active Travel Zone Assessments that support safer streets, sustainable mobility, and accessible transport infrastructure for healthier communities.
Why Capital Transport Planning?
At Capital Transport Planning (CTP), we specialise in conducting comprehensive Active Travel Zone (ATZ) Assessments in line with Transport for London (TfL) guidance. These assessments support planning applications, aligning with the Healthy Streets Approach and the Mayor’s Vision Zero strategy, to ensure sustainable, safe, and active travel infrastructure.
We specialise in designing and delivering solutions that make Active Travel Zones successful. Our team understands the unique challenges and opportunities involved in promoting walking, cycling, and sustainable transport within urban and suburban settings.
1. Strategic Planning
We collaborate with stakeholders to develop tailored strategies that align with local policies and the needs of your community, ensuring that your Active Travel Zone supports healthy, sustainable lifestyles.
2. Infrastructure Design
From safe cycling lanes to pedestrian-friendly streets, we provide detailed plans that prioritise accessibility and safety while balancing the needs of all road users.
3. Traffic Impact Assessments
Our data-driven analysis helps assess the effects of proposed measures, ensuring minimal disruption to traffic flow and optimal benefits for active travel users.
4. Community Engagement
We facilitate consultations and workshops to involve local residents and businesses in the planning process, fostering buy-in and long-term success for your Active Travel Zone.
5. Policy Compliance
With a deep understanding of UK transport regulations, we ensure your project meets all required standards and benefits from available funding and grants.
How We Can Help You with Your Project
Understanding what an Active Travel Zone Is
What is an Active Travel Zone Assessment?
An ATZ Assessment evaluates the quality, safety, and accessibility of walking and cycling routes between a proposed development and key local destinations, such as:
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Public transport stops/stations
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Parks and green spaces
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Local schools, colleges, and hospitals
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Town and district centres
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London’s Strategic Cycle Network
The assessment ensures developments facilitate sustainable travel, improve health outcomes, and reduce car dependency.
Our ATZ Methodology
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Defining the ATZ Scope
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Mapping the site’s 20-minute walking and cycling zones.
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Identifying key active travel destinations within the ATZ.
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Prioritising Destinations
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High-priority destinations: Public transport nodes, strategic cycle networks, and town centres.
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Medium/low priority: Green spaces, schools, and medical centres.
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3. On-Site Analysis and Photographic Surveys
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Daytime and nighttime site visits to assess routes using Healthy Streets Indicators:
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Easy to Cross
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People Feel Safe
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Not Too Noisy
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Places to Stop and Rest
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Shade and Shelter
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Identifying hazards, deficiencies, or severance points impacting active travel.
4. Vision Zero Analysis
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Mapping clusters of collisions resulting in deaths or serious injuries (KSIs) along key routes.
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Proposing measures to improve safety and reduce vehicle dominance.
5. Healthy Neighbourhood Characteristics
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Assessing street density, permeability, and proximity to green spaces.
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Identifying opportunities for improvements in public realm and active travel infrastructure.
6. Recommendations and Mitigation Measures
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Prioritised improvements, such as:
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New or improved pedestrian and cycle crossings
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Footway widening, resurfacing, and hazard removal
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Protected cycle lanes and segregated routes
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Enhanced wayfinding, lighting, and safety measures
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Our Proven Process, how we can help you
Why Choose CTP for Your ATZ Assessment?
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Expertise: Deep knowledge of TfL’s Healthy Streets Framework, Vision Zero, and Active Travel England’s guidance.
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Proven Track Record: Successful ATZ Assessments for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across London.
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Integrated Approach: Seamless coordination with Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Road Safety Audits.
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Clear and Practical Solutions: Evidence-based recommendations tailored to site-specific challenges and opportunities.
Our Services Include:
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ATZ Mapping: Key destinations and active travel routes.
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Site Surveys: Qualitative assessments against Healthy Streets indicators.
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Safety Analysis: Collision data mapping and Vision Zero improvement proposals.
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Mitigation Measures: Practical, cost-effective solutions to enhance active travel.
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Supporting Documents: Preparing ATZ Reports to accompany planning applications.
Benefits of Active Travel Zone Assessments
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Supporting sustainable and car-free lifestyles
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Improving public health, safety, and well-being
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Reducing traffic congestion and emissions
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Enhancing access to public transport and local amenities
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Helping developments meet planning policy requirements
Get in Touch
Partner with Capital Transport Planning for your next project. Our expert team will ensure your development meets TfL and Active Travel England standards, enabling healthier, greener communities.
Contact us today to discuss your Active Travel Zone requirements and receive a tailored proposal.
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