The Local Economy and Transport

The way we work impacts the way we travel. 

Some local people travel out of Southend to get to work and others travel inside Southend to work.  Most people travelling to use the train, and those travelling to other places in Essex tend to travel by car. Most people in Southend use a car or van to get to work.  

This might change in the future. If more people work from home, then fewer will take the train to London. These people may make short journeys within Southend – by public transport, walking or driving whilst working at home. 

Visitors to Southend are also important for the local economy. Over 7 million people visit Southend each year. Most of these visits are in summer, which can mean roads and train stations are busy on hot summer days.

The ways in which we use the high street are also changing. Research says that people who walk to the high street spend more money in shops compared to those that drive. We also know that parking is important for deliveries and those that visit Southend for the day.