Congestion poses a major threat to Tyne and Wear’s economic regeneration plans, and the quality of life of people living and working in the region.

People in Motion is the project name for Tyne and Wear Local Transport Partnership’s feasibility study into traffic congestion in the region, which, unless tackled now, is predicted to increase significantly over the next 10-15 years.

People in Motion is an intensive project, due to run until early 2008, investigating future models for transport infrastructure in the region. 

Funded by the Department for Transport’s Transport Innovation Fund, People in Motion has secured £1.7m to study seven key aspects of travel and transport in Tyne and Wear. These are:

• Parking
• Public transport
• Road improvements
• Travel planning
• Urban traffic management
• Land use
• Congestion charging

If you haven’t already, why not register as a member of People in Motion – see the top right-hand corner of this screen.

Membership will give you access to project information and news, including copies of 'PiM News', the quarterly newsletter and the monthly 'Bulletin'.  

Registration is free of charge and only takes a few minutes to complete.