Post on 08-Jan-2017
David AbdyPortfolio Management OfficeTransport for the North
19Local Government
partners
4Development
partners
11 Local
Enterprise Partners
Cross boundary work with Scotland, Wales and the Midlands
Transport for the North
Transport for the North (TfN) and partners share a common vision for a:
Vibrant and growing economy across the North of England, which builds on its unique economic strengths, to transform
the economy, provide opportunities for its communities, attracts and retains the brightest and best talent, and is a global force in terms of its research, development, and
business activities.
TfN adding value
Helping create a transformed Northern
economy
Coherent and integrated approach
to pan-Northern strategic transport
planning
Existing strong and inclusive partnership,
driving growth
Cities and Local Government Devolution
Act - governance and funding powers to the
North
21
3 4
Devolving power to the North
• TfN will become the first sub-national statutory transport body in England in 2017
• Greater role in developing the case for investment• Making the right transport decisions for the North• Closer collaboration and intelligence sharing with businesses, through
LEPs and Business North
Three enabling capabilities:Financial and Professional Services, Education, and Logistics
Four prime capabilities:
Advanced manufacturing Digital
Energy Health innovation
A ‘transformational’ growth scenario by 2050 could generate:
£97 billion GVA
increase to the Northern economy
850,000 more jobs
than ‘business as usual’
Prioritised and sequenced
delivery programme
Long term, multi-modal plan
Strong case for transformational
investment
Public facing, publicly
supported plan
Pursuit of transformational
economic outcomes
A living, evolving document
TfN Strategic Transport Plan (STP)
Integrated Roads Report and the Strategic Road Network
An integrated, evidence based approach to identify the improvements needed to the strategic road network to connect the North
Integrated Rail Report and the Strategic Rail Network
An integrated, evidence based approach to improve rail infrastructure and services across the North, with a sequential investment programme
Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR)An ambitious plan to connect the economic centres
of the North with increase frequency and capacity, and reduced journey times for faster east-west rail services
Economic Appraisal and Transport DemandDeveloping the future travel demand patterns that
will result from the transformational growth scenarios set out in the NPIER
Freight and LogisticsInvesting in the North’s freight and logistics sector
could lead to nearly £35 billion worth of benefits to the Northern Powerhouse over the next six decades
International ConnectivityThe International Connectivity Commission will
make recommendations to improve access to the North’s ports and airports
Smart and Integrated TravelDeveloping Smart North, a ticketing and journey
planning system, will allow passengers to travel seamlessly around the North using contactless payment
Autumn 2016
Development of the Strategic Transport Plan
Prioritisation of Northern Powerhouse Rail network
Strategic Road Studies Reports
Winter 2016
Summer 2017
TfN statutory body status approved
Northern Powerhouse Rail SOBC
Final Publication of Strategic Transport Plan and
Sustainability Appraisal
Spring 2018
Key Milestones
Formal Public Consultation
Summer 2018
Publication of Draft STP and Sustainability Statement
Initial Public Engagement
Spring 2017
Autumn Statement updateThe Chancellor announced several items of interest
to TfN, including a new Northern Powerhouse Strategy. We were also mentioned by name in his Autumn Statement in reference to NPR
Northern Powerhouse StrategyThe Northern Powerhouse Strategy was published
alongside the Autumn Statement.
www.transportforthenorth.com@transport4northTransport for the North (TfN)