The RFU's transport strategy is designed by consultants Faber Maunsell to minimise any disruption caused by the increase in fans using Twickenham on matchdays and those coming to the stadium on non-matchdays.

The RFU aims to ensure that those living around the stadium encounter minimal disruption and is committed to encouraging as many fans as possible to leave their cars at home and travel to the stadium on public transport. To this end, the free shuttle bus service already used successfully by thousands of match goers will be extended to link fans to more and alternative local public transport connections.

There will be an emphasis on encouraging coach travel to events and a considerable increase in cycle and motorcycle stands.

The RFU will also promote - with distributed literature and improved signage - the fact that there are six mainline and tube stations within walking distance of the stadium. To prevent overcrowding on public transport, the RFU will encourage gradual post-match dispersal by keeping facilities open for up to two hours after games.

This is part of a flexible passenger management system to reduce congestion at Twickenham Station and promote greater use of the Piccadilly tube line and other mainline routes within walking distance of the stadium. The RFU will work in partnership with the railway authorities to encourage use of alternative train routes into London via Kingston and Hounslow, as well as Richmond (the current main route). Commitments have also been given to expand train services serving Twickenham on match days, with a more frequent service and more carriages.

The RFU will continue to fund the Controlled Parking Zones on matchdays so that residents are not affected by fans parking on local streets.

The RFU has also commissioned a study, to explore the impact of non-matchday transport. The findings show the effect of the proposals are likely to be minimal. The RFU, however, is keen to use this opportunity to develop transport improvements, including providing a junction and signals upgrade at Whitton Road/Rugby Road, which will benefit pedestrians, cyclists and car users. The RFU will also promote a Green Travel Plan, to reduce car journeys to and from Twickenham by both employees and visitors using the new facilities.

Francis Baron, Chief Executive of the Rugby Football Union said, "We want to take this opportunity to further invest in ways of getting people to and from matches so Twickenham causes as little disruption to local people as possible."