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News

ITC releases major new report on passenger rail demand factors

The ITC is delighted to release a major new report exploring wider factors affecting the long-term growth in passenger rail travel since 1995. Cambridge-based researchers Ian Williams and Dr Kaveh Jahanshahi explored the impact of changes in employment structure and residential location on the propensity to travel by rail. The report can be downloaded by clicking here.

ITC debates land value capture mechanisms

The ITC's Autumn Discussion Evening held on 23rd October explored how best land value uplift from transport investment should be captured. Following insightful presentations from experts Corinne Swain OBE, Roger Madelin CBE and John Robinson the expert audience engaged in a lively debate. To read a report on the evening's discussion please click here.

ITC gives evidence to House of Lords Select Committee

The ITC Director, Dr Matthew Niblett, was invited to give oral evidence in September to the House of Lords European Union Select Committee (Internal Market Sub-committee) Inquiry exploring the impact of Brexit on transport. Dr Niblett presented findings from the ITC's research paper exploring transport and Brexit.

ITC 2018 Annual Lecture

The ITC's 2018 Annual Lecture at the Science Museum was attended by more than 120 experts and explored Low Carbon Transport and our Energy Infrastructure. We were delighted to welcome lecturers Nicola Shaw CBE and Matthew Tipper to speak and Bernadette Kelly CB gave the welcome address. To view a recording of the Lecture please click here.

Research

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.

Urban Freight Distribution: challenges and solutions

The ITC has released a new report exploring how we can improve urban freight distribution. Drawing on a set of innovative case studies the report makes recommendations to authorities and policy makers. Please click here to download.

Events

ITC 2018 Annual Dinner

The ITC is delighted to announce that its 2018 Annual Dinner for corporate members will take place this year on the evening of 10th December 2018 from 19:00. The Dinner will be kindly hosted by ITC Patron The Rt Hon. The Lord Freeman PC in the magnificent Attlee Room at the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster. This special event is by invitation only: for further details please contact the events team.