Stories, thoughts and experiences.
This is the space where we share our knowledge, commentary, thoughts and ideas on what is going on in our industry. Whether it’s our thoughts on how to build better cities or simply sharing short stories on what we love, like and dislike, this is our hub dedicated to hosting our latest thoughts and ideas we want to share.
Refurbishment schemes: solving the transport challenges
David Hart and John Mulhaire share their experiences of managing off-street deliveries, cycle parking provision and working with authorities to achieve planning approval for refurbishment development proposals, in comparison with new-build.
A desire for change in Ireland
Alan Bolger takes a look at active travel and public realm enhancements in Ireland.
Under construction!
It’s really exciting to see a new piece of infrastructure being built, which very closely follows the principle we love to see of development being focused around excellent access to public transport.
Is now the time to turn the dial down for private car usage in new residential developments?
David Hart and Wayne Taylor share their strategic ideas for residential developments.
Enabling “each square metre to serve many different purposes” through design innovation and multi-use servicing vehicle lifts.
Tom Eadie, Principal Engineer, reviews how Momentum is unlocking the daytime potential of servicing space with multi-use vehicle lifts.
How to develop effective crowd management plans that prioritise safety and enhance guest experiences.
Will Heubner, Principal Consultant looks at the importance of crowd management plans to prioritise safety.
The future innovators of transport
Ken Hy, Senior Engineer, shares his impressions of two recent school visits as part of Camden STEAM.
The future is (not) bright, it’s well lit
Tobias Bryson discusses lighting on the day of the summer solstice.
S2 #4 Conversations In Momentum – Debbie Akehurst and Katie Mulkowsky, CDA
Debbie Akehurst, CEO at Central District Alliance and Katie Mulkowsky explore how BIDs can become agents of transformation, igniting change like never before on the Momentum Podcast.
S2 #3 Conversations in Momentum – Rachael Murphy CoMoUK on Shared Transport
Rachael Murphy, Scotland Director at CoMoUK, talks why we should be more playful in transport on the Momentum podcast.
S2 #2 Conversations in Momentum – Nico Bosetti on Vision Zero
Nico Bosetti discussing all things Vision Zero in the context of emerging transport trends, and designing for safer streets on the Momentum Podcast.
S2 #1 Conversations In Momentum – Leon Daniels OBE on Future Cities
Leon Daniels OBE talks future cities on the Momentum podcast.
Future of Transport
Priyanka Sonawane reviews CIHT's 'Creating Better Streets' event focusing on Shared Space.
The future of Scotland’s town centres…
Mailys Garden looks at how unique transport solutions can be found when we collaborate with town centres.
Transforming Ireland’s town centres…
Kelly Davis and Fanny Chevalier look at how Ireland's town centres are being transformed to bring vibrancy back.
Are you ready for the equitable transport challenge?
How considering the needs of all can improve the quality of the design for all.
Thinking outside the box…office!
Fanny Chevalier looks at how innovative front and back of house movement strategies at the Olympia Theatre will enable the show to go on when it opens in 2025.
A micro-mobile future
The future can be difficult to imagine, but easier if you think about how we can build on what is already here. Grace Packard writes for the Centre for London's 'Reimagining London’s transport system' blog.
Long live public art across our cities
Inspired by the Piccadilly Art Takeover, we look at the role public art plays in creating a sense of identity and access for the many individuals that live, work and play within the shared spaces among our cities.
Masterplanning design approach to sustainable mobility
Katerina Karaga, Associate at Farrells London and Momentum's Natasha Brown discuss design approaches to sustainable mobility in new developments, with a focus on garden communities.
The National Bus Strategy for England
Emma Lally and Claudio Borsari review the new national bus strategy and look at government’s recommendations to proactively address car dependency.
Changing a traditional understanding of ‘public realm’
Niamh Sutherland reviews the 'Expanding London's Public Realm' design guide, published as part of the Mayor’s Good Growth by Design programme.
Gear Change: sweeping changes ahead for developers and local authorities
Will Salt takes a detailed look at how the future for developers and local authorities looks set to change with the Government’s Gear Change vision for cycling and walking.
The future of crowd movement in stadiums: The role of technology and simulation modelling
We take a look at how technology can help deliver seamless spectator movement on event days, and how we can support clients in preparing for this.
Covid road space reallocation – successes and failures
Momentum Associate Natasha Brown looks at some of the successes and failures of road space reallocation in London due to Covid-19
How to help museums keep operating during and after Covid-19
With museums needing to adapt to the requirement of reduced capacities to maintain public safety we share our top five strategies for movement success during Covid-19.
Deliveries, servicing and public realm: A subtle but important relationship
What comes to mind when you think about good public realm? Beautiful and purpose-built landscaping? Intriguing features that give identity to the area? Green and accessible to all?
Built Environment Networking
Numerous academies and schools are being built around the UK, and thousands of students are coming from across the globe to study on modern campuses. Momentum attended the Education Property & Development Conference to learn more about it.
Designing for crowd behaviour in complex urban environments
We look at the tools and techniques used to replicate people’s movements in a complex urban environment and discuss which key attributes and data inputs are needed to build a realistic crowd model.
E-bikes: The leader of the micromobility pack?
We take a look at how e-bikes form a critical element of 'micromobility', alongside successes from bike share systems internationally.
A sound launch for micromobility services in the UK: The challenge of parking
Momentum worked with Dott and 6-t on a commissioned study to identify the opportunities and constraints with e-scooter parking.
Building for a new urban mobility
Managing Director Roy McGowan shares an open letter following Centre for London's 'Building for a New Urban Mobility' report.
What’s next for Transit Oriented Development
Claudio Borsari asks ‘What’s next for TOD’ and shares his analysis of why the post-COVID recovery poses significant risks to this model
E-Scooters: Love them or Hate them, they’re coming
Grace Packard looks at the evolving role that e-scooters are playing during Covid-19, how their usage can be facilitated and what needs to be considered for the future.
Can the capital capitalise on a temporary modal shift?
"This is our chance to design our public highways and public space for the future we would like to see - to create people-friendly streets and address climate change.”
The Psychology of Travel
Momentum Transport looks at how we can engage with psychological theory to offer explanations as to why people form attitudes and how Covid-19 travel changes might be a key to maintaining a ‘new norm’.
Crowd and pedestrian modelling to safely re-open your space
We explore how to reimagine our public spaces, office environments, schools and more in the midst of life defined by the 2m rule...
The Transport Revolution
What next for transport? As the world looks for solutions to our challenging circumstances we must ask ourselves, does it really need to be that complex?
The Future of Travel – Shock or Shift?
The Coronavirus Pandemic has changed the way that we live, work and socialise. It is a generationally defining moment which will have a wide-ranging catalyst effect throughout society...
Pedestrian comfort – in times of crisis and beyond…
In the different countries where Momentum’s teams are located, and elsewhere, we’re seeing initiatives emerge to promote walking by securing urban space for pedestrians and cyclists and redistributing space to their benefit...
Good habits
It's still business as usual at Momentum, but with a few minor adjustments. During this unique time we share a few rituals that have helped keep the team connected, motivated and uplifted as they continue to navigate through virtual life.
A Chat with the Grads
From our thoughts and vision for our future city to life at Momentum, our graduates sit with us and tell us about of their highlights at working at Momentum.
Momentum celebrates Transport Planning Day
Momentum celebrate Transport Planning Day with the release of their updated A-Z which touches on everything from people movement and design to innovation, communities and spaces.
Momentum’s Autumn Connect is Out!
Momentum release their autumn edition of Connect. In this recent publication Momentum look back to their sponsorship of the London Car Free Day Summit, and features articles on shared space, micro mobility and more.
Momentum looks forward to the Museums Conference
Mailys shares why she, along with the rest of the team, is particularly excited to be exhibiting at the Museums Association Conference for the first time this year.
Katie’s Idea for London is featured in the NLA Magazine
Inspired by her research on accessibility across the London Underground, Katie Lamb's idea joins 39 others in the latest of edition of the New London Architecture Quarterly, issue 40.
What we love about London’s jewellery quarter, Hatton Garden
Ahead of Hatton Garden's Pop Up park and proud workers within the area, we asked our team to tell us what they love about London's Jewellery Quarter.
A conversation with Onyeka: An aspiring Engineer
We sit down with Graduate Engineer Onyeka who shares some of his insights and highlights upon his quest to become an aspiring chartered engineer.
Reimagining Spaces. Spring Connect is out!
In this edition of Connect we focus on how design can reimagine spaces for people, whilst taking a look into policies and more.
What design means to Dave Murphy
"Everyone will travel at some point and our designs need to reflect the impacts on all people and modes"
What design means to Imran Hamblin
"A good design will allow for the end product to evolve and accommodate future improvements..."
What design means to Claudio Borsari
"Not traditional ‘design’ but our event day transport strategy for our client IWM Duxford is a great piece of work with some innovative ideas..."
What design means to Derek Griffiths
"For me, the type of design I admire stems from A Levels where I learned about Bauhaus and the principle of ‘form follows function"
What design means to Mailys Pineau
"A classic response, but I'm a huge fan of Jan Gehl. As an architect he developed a very early understanding of the life that happens 'in between' buildings..."
What design means to David Hart
"A piece of design I'm most proud of is Victoria Street by Landsec's Nova development..."
The Ultra-Low Emission Zone…
The Ultra-Low Emission Zone, becoming operational in April 2019, aims to alleviate poor air quality within central London. In this piece, we touch on the challenges and opportunities that the ULEZ brings to our work as a transport consultancy.
Momentum’s look ahead to 2019
With the new year well and truly under way, our team share some of the key issues, themes and milestones they are considering for 2019.
Mobility Brokers
Concluding our Smarter Travel series we discuss what the future holds for transport agencies and the role mobility brokers may have in connecting customers to mobility services.
Demand Responsive Transit
In the fourth Smarter Travel article, we explore the idea of a transport system which is driven by passenger demand instead of fixed routes and timetables.
Smarter Travel Live: Logistics
Continuing our Smarter Travel series, we discuss the potential for how innovative consolidation & freight strategies could drastically reduce congestion.
Connect, Autonomous, Shared Electric Vehicles (CASE)
In the 2nd smarter travel article, we unpack the acronym 'CASE' which encapsulates a few of the major advancements in vehicular innovation.
Smarter Travel Live: Mobility, tech, freight & connectivity
In the first of our conference mini series, Claudio gives an overview of the key trends discussed.
Momentum’s Autumn Connect is out!
In this edition we review recent policies shaping transport from Vision Zero & The Draft London Plan to the City of London Transport Strategy & more.
A day in the life of: with Mailys Pineau
Proud to be Transport Planners, Momentum kick off their transport planning campaign with their 1st instalment of 'A day in the life of' with Mailys.
What does the future of transport look like?
Transport innovation is currently subject to ‘Hemingway’s Law of Motion’.
Square Mile to reduce traffic speeds to 15 mph
Roy McGowan comments on the City of London's proposed changes for reducing traffic speeds to 15mph.
A conversation with Derek: Engineering, spaces and design
We sit down with Derek Griffiths who shares his thoughts on the future of our streets and the spaces we live in; and the role engineering plays at Momentum and the wider society.
What next for the City’s streets?
Stemming from our focus towards creating a safer and healthier London, we take a look at the tremendous advances within cycling and our City's streets.
Momentum crosses the pond to Canada
We sit down with Amelie Cosse who shares some insights behind the exciting move to Canada and the contributions we look forward to making in Canada and North America.
The future of the Square Mile
Looking back at Clerkenwell Design week, we reflect on the insightful panel discussion on The Future of the Square Mile & the challenges the City faces.
Cities, people, tech & transport: Momentum’s Spring Connect is out!
Momentum's Spring Connect offers views on contemporary challenges facing our industry and shares our future thinking on the development of cities.
Planning Consent
As we continue to work closely with our clients to help them achieve planning permission, we are pleased to share an archive of recent project successes.
The hidden logistics of cultural institutions
Momentum discuss how they continue to support cultural institutions with smart and strategic design solutions.
Empowering Women in the Transport Industry
Momentum celebrate international women's day by highlighting the excellent work undertaken by WiT.
A conversation with David – MIPIM
David shares his thoughts on the future of our cities and why he'll be looking forward to MIPIM 2018.
A conversation with Roy – MIPIM
Roy tells us why being part of the cycle to MIPIM is of great significance to him and the rest of the team at Momentum.
A Stroll to the High Street? Planning Walkable London
Some thoughts on how we can design well considered public realm zones to improve pedestrianisation.
Public Realm in London. Ideas for the Future
At Momentum, we have a shared desire to design public realm spaces that are stunning, functional and innovative.
Unlocking sustainable transport with your smartphone
Momentum recognises the significant benefits sustainable transport and dockless cycle hire holds for the future.
The Future of Bank Station
Here at Momentum, we recognise the challenges that Stations face today and Bank is a station that faces challenges like no other.
Momentum’s latest Connect is here
We are pleased to announce our Autumn edition of Connect has officially been launched! Our Connect publication is where we share our views on the emerging trends in the world of transport.
The Smart Carpet Concept
We are proud to have had the opportunity to work with McGregor Coxall on our winning idea for The City Centre’s Smart Infrastructure competition as part of their programme for A Smarter City.
A Place for all People: Richard Rogers at LSE
Richard Rogers, Amanda Levete, Alan Yentob and Ricky Burdett attracted a full house at the LSE last Wednesday night as they reflected on Rogers’ new book and architectural work more generally....
We are Live!
Following the unveiling of our new brand identity, it’s finally time to welcome you to our new website. More than just a showcase of what we do, the site is designed to show our thinking about our ever-evolving industry...
Construction Logistics Plans (CLP)
CLPs signify the commitment of developers at the planning stage, and through their subsequent development, can help to mitigate the transport impacts of construction work on local communities...
BIDs in a nutshell
As business-led and business funded bodies, BIDs can provide benefits such as business cost reductions through reduced crime or joint procurement, as well as more generally facilitating improved community engagement...