Our team consists of highly experienced staff with strong track records in development planning, and experience leading projects at most major UK and international consultancies. We have core capabilities in commercially savvy development planning, innovative solution-led traffic and highway engineering, sustainable transport solutions and place-making. Since we were formed in 2008 we have developed an impressive track record for a broad portfolio of clients in the UK and North America.

Our Associates have played instrumental roles in the development of key policy documents pertinent to the industry, including the Department for Transport’s Guidance on Transport Assessments, and Travel Plans. This provides us with a detailed knowledge of strategic policy objectives and strengthens credibility at Inquiry. Contemporary Transport is recognised particularly for its ability to apply transport demand management, smarter choices, and travel planning to development projects.

As members of the Commission for the Built Environment’s regional design review team, it is evident that it is still far too common for traffic engineers and transport planners to adopt a formulaic approach to transport. On paper development applications may tick the necessary boxes to comply with basic requirements, but far too often they fail to realise the significance of this unique opportunity to incorporate bespoke and innovate design features. These are essential components of an effective future access strategy that works.  

A sustainable future depends on thinking differently. We understand how to develop effective solutions because we also take responsibility for implementing them. We don’t dress things up just to get planning permission we develop practical solutions that we are confident we can deliver. The transport challenges are complex and facing these requires professionals able to think beyond traditional boundaries. Sustainable communities rely on solutions that draw upon contemporary knowledge and international transport planning innovation tailored for local application. We think you’ll find our inspired approach a refreshing change.