The ITC is Britain's independent research charity committed to improving policy on transport, land use and planning
News
ITC 2025 Annual Lecture
The ITC hosted its 2025 Annual Lecture on 1st October exploring the contribution of transport to economic growth and productivity. A wide range of national and international guests enjoyed the Lectures from our distinguished speakers: Vicky Price, Chief Economist at the CEBR, and Bridget Rosewell CBE from the National Wealth Fund. An introduction was given by Professor Sarah Sharples, the former DfT Chief Scientific Advisor, and a recording of the Lecture will be available shortly.
In memoriam Sir Terry Farrell
It is with great sadness that the ITC has learned of the death of our Patron, Sir Terry Farrell CBE. Sir Terry was a longstanding supporter of the ITC's work and mission and a Patron of the charity since 2012. He will be much missed and we offer our condolences to his family.
ITC Summer Discussion Dinner
The ITC held a successful Summer Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 1st July 2025. The event explored how major infrastructure projects can be delivered on time and within budget, and guests heard expert perspectives from James Stewart OBE, Chair of Agila Infrastructure Partners, whose recent report on the High Speed 2 project has been making headlines, and David Hughes, Chief Executive of the East-West Rail project. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards chaired by Terry Hill CBE, the ITC Chairman.
ITC Director on Intelligence Forums podcast
The ITC Director participated in the June edition of the 'Intelligence Forums' podcast with Harry Corbett, explaining about the work of the ITC and its research findings. The Intelligence Forums podcast was created to encourage more commercial dialogue about key policy issues. For more information please click here.
Research
The longer-term impacts of the pandemic on transport and land use
The ITC has released its new book with Bristol University Press: Why Travel? Understanding our need to move and how it shapes our lives. The book brings together a range of world leading experts from across many subject areas to explore the motivations that lie behind human travel. For more information on the book and purchase options please click on this link.
Events
ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner
The ITC is delighted to host its Autumn Thought Leadership discussion dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on the evening of Wednesday 19th November. The event will explore the question of 'How will Robotaxis impact the future of transport and travel behaviour?' and we are delighted to be welcoming a highly distinguished expert panel including Simon Connick, Head of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) and Ed Davison, AV Public Policy lead at Uber. Priority is given to corporate members of the charity but anyone interested in joining should contact office@theitc.org.uk.
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