Pearson used his influence as City Solicitor to promote improvements to transport communications. Initially, he proposed a central railway station for the City, accessed by tunnel, that would be used by multiple railway companies enabling workers to commute to the City from further away.
As City Solicitor, Pearson utilized his authority to promote improvements in urban transportation infrastructure. He initially proposed a single, centrally located railway station connected by a tunnel, which could serve as a hub for various railway companies, making it easier for employees to travel to the city from more distant locations.