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News

ITC debates how to plan transport's recovery from the pandemic

The ITC was delighted to welcome a wide range of distinguished experts at our digital Spring Discussion Evening on 11th March to debate how transport policy could be reformed to help recovery from the Covid19 pandemic. Guests heard from an expert panel including Elliot Shaw (Highways England), James Angus (Network Rail), and Steve Canadine (Mott MacDonald). The debate was chaired by ITC Commissioner Sarah Kendall and a full report on the discussion can be viewed using this link.

ITC debates sustainable transport in lower-density developments

The ITC has continued its popular Discussion Evening series online as a result of the pandemic, and in December 2020 we explored how lower-density developments could be made compatible with sustainable transport. The discussion was chaired by ITC Commissioner and visiting Professor at Yale University, Deborah Saunt, and we were delighted to welcome an expert panel including Roger Madelin CBE from British Land, Keith Mitchell from Stantec, and Richard Blyth from the Royal Town Planning Institute. For a report on the discussion please use this link.

ITC submits evidence to Transport Select Committee coronavirus inquiry

The ITC has submitted a response to the Transport Select Committee's ongoing coronavirus inquiry. This outlines some of the key impacts of the virus crisis on transport and longer-term policy implications. Click here to download a copy. It is based on a consultation the ITC held with the industry during Summer 2020 and will be followed with a more detailed policy paper.

The 2020 ITC Annual Lecture

In July the ITC was delighted to host our first Digital Annual Lecture, in partnership with the Centre for Transport Studies at UCL. On the topic of how to future proof our transport infrastructure for climate change, guests heard expert lectures from Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh (University of Bath) and Chris Stark (Committee on Climate Change). A report and recording from the event can be viewed by clicking here.

Research

The shape of changing Bus demand in England

A major new report exploring the changing shape of the bus market in England has been released by the ITC. Supported by a research grant from the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, the report is authored by travel demand experts Dr Scott Le Vine and Professor Emeritus Peter White. It can be downloaded by clicking here.

ITC Rail Passenger Demand report

The ITC has released a major new report exploring wider factors affecting the growth in passenger rail travel in Britain. The report, authored by Cambridge researchers Ian Williams and Dr Kaveh Jahanshahi, can be downloaded by clicking here.

The Strategic Challenges facing UK Aviation

The ITC has released a major new report exploring the strategic challenges facing UK aviation over the coming decades. The report, authored by Dr Rebecca Driver, follows an extensive consultation with the industry. To download a copy of the report, please click here.

ITC Occasional Paper on Transport and leaving the EU

The ITC has released the latest in its Occasional Paper series exploring key issues surrounding transport and Brexit. The paper reflects issues and concerns raised by the industry in our Call for Evidence.

Events

ITC Spring Discussion Evening

The ITC will hold our Spring Discussion as a Digital Event on Thursday 11th March from 17:00. The topic to be debated will be 'How should transport policy be reformed to help the industry recover from the Covid19 pandemic?' and the webinar will involve presentations from a guest panel followed by questions. We are delighted that the event will be chaired by public transport expert Sarah Kendall who will be joined by a distinguished guest panel including Elliot Shaw (Executive Director of Strategy and Planning, Highways England) and James Angus (Principal Policy Lead, Network Rail) and Steve Canadine (Managing Director Transportation, Mott MacDonald). Places are limited but if you would like to join the online webinar please contact events@theitc.org.uk for further details.