TRANSPORT INNOVATION FUND Stephen McFarlane Regional & Local Transport Delivery - DfT

Transport Innovation Fund Top slice of DfT funding for packages which help DfT achieve key objectives: supporting the costs of smarter, innovative local transport packages that combine demand management measures, such as road pricing, with modal shift and better bus services; and supporting the funding of regional, inter-regional and local schemes that are beneficial to national productivity. Top slice of DfT funding for packages which help DfT achieve key objectives: supporting the costs of smarter, innovative local transport packages that combine demand management measures, such as road pricing, with modal shift and better bus services; and supporting the funding of regional, inter-regional and local schemes that are beneficial to national productivity.

The Challenges International competition – Europe, development of Chinese & Indian economies Economic growth – more people travelling further, greater consumption of goods Congestion – getting worse and spreading to new areas and longer periods. Impacting on economic growth and productivity International competition – Europe, development of Chinese & Indian economies Economic growth – more people travelling further, greater consumption of goods Congestion – getting worse and spreading to new areas and longer periods. Impacting on economic growth and productivity

Money helps

But money only goes so far… We cannot build our way out of problems on the road networks, but doing nothing is not an option There are effective policies to change travel behaviour workplace travel plans can reduce commuter car driving by 10-30% school travel plans can reduce traffic by 8-15% But they are not enough on their own We cannot build our way out of problems on the road networks, but doing nothing is not an option There are effective policies to change travel behaviour workplace travel plans can reduce commuter car driving by 10-30% school travel plans can reduce traffic by 8-15% But they are not enough on their own

Road Pricing The Road Pricing Feasibility Study (July 2004) - a national road pricing scheme could cut urban congestion by half National scheme cannot be done overnight – so we are working with local authorities to pilot a major local road pricing scheme first. Supporting through the Transport Innovation Fund. The Road Pricing Feasibility Study (July 2004) - a national road pricing scheme could cut urban congestion by half National scheme cannot be done overnight – so we are working with local authorities to pilot a major local road pricing scheme first. Supporting through the Transport Innovation Fund.

TIF - £m : 2008 – 2014

-5 July 2005 – Alistair Darling “……we are prepared to ensure that up to £200 million a year is ultimately available to support such local pilots. If more good schemes emerge, more can be made available.”

Full TIF Guidance - January 2006 Outlined how local authorities can bid for demand management and public transport investment packages from TIF. Made clear that the majority of funding for road pricing packages. Other forms of demand management such as Workplace Parking Levy considered only by exception. Outlined how local authorities can bid for demand management and public transport investment packages from TIF. Made clear that the majority of funding for road pricing packages. Other forms of demand management such as Workplace Parking Levy considered only by exception.

2005–08 : “Pump–priming” The complexity of developing an effective, fair road pricing scheme is a major hurdle for local authorities. Many do not have the capacity to take forward modelling and scheme development. As a precursor to TIF DfT set aside £18m over 3 years for local authorities to support initial scheme development. So far 7 areas have been awarded pump-priming. The complexity of developing an effective, fair road pricing scheme is a major hurdle for local authorities. Many do not have the capacity to take forward modelling and scheme development. As a precursor to TIF DfT set aside £18m over 3 years for local authorities to support initial scheme development. So far 7 areas have been awarded pump-priming.

Greater Bristol (former Avon unitary authorities) Multi-centred sub-region Considering Road Pricing in Bristol, and other forms of demand management in other centres Previous experience of developing road pricing scheme Multi-centred sub-region Considering Road Pricing in Bristol, and other forms of demand management in other centres Previous experience of developing road pricing scheme

Cambridge Historic city but facing congestion problems associated with growth outside the city centre Considering pricing across the urban area Complementary bus service improvements and softer demand management. Historic city but facing congestion problems associated with growth outside the city centre Considering pricing across the urban area Complementary bus service improvements and softer demand management.

Durham Small historic city with centre in loop in the river First “congestion charge” in UK – pricing on a single street in the centre Considering widening the scope of the scheme. Small historic city with centre in loop in the river First “congestion charge” in UK – pricing on a single street in the centre Considering widening the scope of the scheme.

Greater Manchester Major city region and economic driver for the North of England Considering how pricing could allow city to accommodate projected growth Closely linked to ambitions to expand light rail and other transport networks. Major city region and economic driver for the North of England Considering how pricing could allow city to accommodate projected growth Closely linked to ambitions to expand light rail and other transport networks.

SHROPSHIRE (SHREWSBURY) Small rural city experiencing congestion in its small historic centre Natural boundary created by loop in the river with only 4 routes into the centre Considering some road capacity increase, public realm improvements and buses. Small rural city experiencing congestion in its small historic centre Natural boundary created by loop in the river with only 4 routes into the centre Considering some road capacity increase, public realm improvements and buses.

Tyne and Wear Sub region regenerating after long period of economic decline Current low levels of car ownership expected to grow with prosperity Sub region regenerating after long period of economic decline Current low levels of car ownership expected to grow with prosperity

West Midlands Major city region centred on Birmingham, experiencing significant congestion Considering potential for distance based road pricing Linked to investment in light and heavy rail, buses etc. Major city region centred on Birmingham, experiencing significant congestion Considering potential for distance based road pricing Linked to investment in light and heavy rail, buses etc.

London Not a pump-primed authority – London already has a central London road pricing scheme, with Western Extension to be implemented in early Working closely with DfT on Congestion TIF bid, likely to focus around a town centre pilot scheme outside central London. Intention will be to use the pilot to develop a demonstration congestion charge scheme using tag and beacon in a congested area. Scheme package is expected to include improved public transport, walking and cycling, green travel plans and environmental improvements. Not a pump-primed authority – London already has a central London road pricing scheme, with Western Extension to be implemented in early Working closely with DfT on Congestion TIF bid, likely to focus around a town centre pilot scheme outside central London. Intention will be to use the pilot to develop a demonstration congestion charge scheme using tag and beacon in a congested area. Scheme package is expected to include improved public transport, walking and cycling, green travel plans and environmental improvements.

Future of TIF Schemes This is a competitive process. We do not expect to fund all of these packages. Potentially controverial – it presents a significant risk for local authorities. Hope to have the first schemes up and running in 4 – 5 years. This is a competitive process. We do not expect to fund all of these packages. Potentially controverial – it presents a significant risk for local authorities. Hope to have the first schemes up and running in 4 – 5 years.

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