Department for Transport set to Update Manual for Streets

27th Jan 2026

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently taking forward the finalisation and publication of the revised Manual for Streets, following CIHT’s work to bring together and update the original Manual for Streets (2007) and Manual for Streets 2 (2010).

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DfT is currently undertaking a detailed review of the refreshed content with selected stakeholders — including CIHT — ahead of final publication. 

Further Information

Any queries regarding the revised Manual for Streets should be directed to the Department for Transport via the contact form at www.gov.uk/dft.  


Supporting Better Streets for People and Places

Streets and roads make up around three quarters of all public space in England. Their design, appearance and day to day function have a profound impact on people’s lives, the economic and social vitality of communities, and environmental sustainability.

The original guidance documents — Manual for Streets and Manual for Streets 2 — remain available and should continue to be used by all practitioners involved in street design and maintenance. Together, they provide complementary advice for residential streets and busier urban routes.


Related CIHT Publications

CIHT’s own Streets and Transport in the Urban Environment series provides guidance produced over recent years to help practitioners apply the principles in Manual for Streets. 

Members can access CIHT’s Streets and Transport in the Urban Environment series here.

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