Our Mission
At Modal Planning, our mission is to enable organisations to deliver smarter, more inclusive outcomes through strategic planning, business improvement, and systems change. We work alongside clients to enhance service delivery, reform procurement processes, and embed sustainable, people-centred approaches across projects and operations.
While transport remains a key part of our expertise, our focus is broader: helping organisations plan and operate more effectively to support connected, accessible, and resilient communities. We apply a systems-thinking lens to address complex challenges and unlock long-term public value.
Our Philosophy
At Modal Planning, we believe that good planning should do more than solve problems—it should create lasting, positive change. Our philosophy is grounded in the idea that meaningful outcomes are achieved when systems are designed around people, not processes. We take a holistic view of challenges, bringing together technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of organisational behaviour to deliver solutions that are practical, inclusive, and future-focused.
We work in partnership with our clients to question assumptions, uncover opportunities, and embed improvements that last beyond a single project. Whether we are guiding business transformation, reshaping service delivery, or improving access to public infrastructure, our approach is centred on equity, evidence, and impact.
We are driven by a commitment to public value—measured not only in cost or efficiency, but in the lived experience of communities, the strength of organisational capability, and the long-term benefits to society. This belief informs everything we do, from the way we work to how we reinvest our success into people, partnerships, and progress.
Our Environmental Commitment
At Modal Planning, we recognise that environmental responsibility is fundamental to the future of our communities, cities, and organisations. We integrate sustainability into every aspect of our work—from transport planning to business improvement—by encouraging low-impact solutions, promoting active and public transport, and supporting land use and service models that reduce emissions and enhance resilience. Our work contributes to climate-conscious decision-making by aligning strategic planning with environmental objectives and supporting our clients to meet their own sustainability goals.
Beyond our project work, we are committed to operating as a low-impact business. We prioritise digital-first practices, limit unnecessary travel, and actively seek opportunities to reduce our operational footprint. We also reinvest in initiatives that support climate resilience, such as building local capability and promoting infrastructure that serves both people and the planet. For us, environmental commitment is not a standalone goal—it is embedded in our purpose and in how we help shape a more sustainable future.
Our Social Commitment
At Modal Planning, we believe that planning should prioritise people and deliver outcomes that address social equity, access, and inclusion. Our work is guided by a commitment to ensuring that services, infrastructure, and systems meet the needs of all communities—particularly those who have historically been underserved. We embed this thinking into every project, working to remove barriers, improve accessibility, and ensure that the benefits of planning and investment are distributed fairly across the population.
We are also committed to contributing directly to social outcomes beyond our project work. As an socially conscious business, we reinvest a portion of our success into supporting community growth, mentoring emerging professionals, and building pathways for the next generation of planners and engineers. Our partnerships are grounded in respect, reciprocity, and shared learning—ensuring that we uplift others as we grow. At Modal Planning, social impact is not an add-on—it is central to who we are and how we work.