What is SWELTRAC?

SWELTRAC is a proactive transport partnership covering South & West London and consisting of 12 local authorities, bus and train operators, transport authorities and passenger and business interests. See our Partners page for further details of who's involved.

SWELTRAC is working with Transport for London to implement measures to enhance public transport interchanges and improve accessibility to town centres and business and residential areas.

Strategic objectives

• To promote walking, cycling and the use of public transport, including bus, rail and tram to address traffic congestion across south and west London

• To provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods

• To improve public transport interchange facilities to allow easy transfer from one mode to another;

• To promote economic growth and urban regeneration by implementing local, London-wide and national policies aimed at achieving sustainable travel and development

• To recognise best practice and promote innovation in respect of both physical improvements to transport infrastructure and changes to travel behaviour through the use of travel plans and improved information and guidance; and

• To support the development of innovative technologies and solutions aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from motor vehicles.

The Transport Partnerships Team at the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames also act as Sector Leader in South West London for both the London Bus Priority Network (LBPN) and the London Cycle Network Plus (LCN+). This allows for strong co-ordination and integration across various transport modes in this part of the capital.

You can find out more about LCN+ at their web site here - www.londoncyclenetwork.org.uk

Workplace Travel Planning: SWELTRAC Best Sub-Region for 2008.

SWELTRAC's efforts in workplace travel planning were recognised earlier this year when we were awarded TfL's Smarter Travel Award for the 'Best Sub Region' for the most travel plans.

For more information on how one of our 3 Travel Plan Co-ordinators can help you or your business see our page about Work Place Travel or to read about the experiences(pdf, 1185KB) of a business we have helped to improve workplace travel at their site.

For your Information

• Download the 2007-08 SWELTRAC Annual Report(pdf, 888KB)

• Download the SWELTRAC brochure(pdf, 113KB)