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News
ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner
The ITC was very pleased to hold our Autumn Discussion Dinner in Greater Manchester on 6th November. The event explored how to increase infrastructure investment in our regions, and guests heard expert perspectives from Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive ofTransport for the North, and Helen Ellerton, Head of Transport at WYCA. The event reflects the ITC's interest in national transport issues and will help to shape our future thinking.
ITC 2024 Annual Lecture
The ITC hosted its 2024 Annual Lecture on 11th September exploring intergenerational differences and the future of travel. A wide range of national and international guests enjoyed the Lectures from our distinguished speakers: Lord Willetts, Chairman of the Intergenerational Commission, and Professor Kiron Chatterjee from UWE. An introduction was given by Professor Sarah Sharples, the DfT Chief Scientific Advisor, and a recording of the Lecture will be available shortly.
Podcast with Eversheds Sutherland
The ITC Director was interviewed for the Preparing for Change podcast series run by Eversheds Sutherland, exploring the key transport policy challenges that will be faced by the next Government, using insights from the ITC's research. The podcast was hosted by legal expert Nicolette Sanders and can be accessed by clicking here.
ITC welcomes Sir Philip Rutnam KCB as our new Patron
The ITC is delighted to welcome aboard Sir Philip Rutnam KCB as a new Patron of the charity. Sir Philip had a highly distinguished career in the UK Civil Service, including as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport between 2012 and 2017, and brings a wealth of experience in Government and transport policy making.
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 Annual Dinner
The ITC is delighted to be holding our 2024 Annual Dinner on Monday 9th December at the House of Lords kindly hosted by our Patron and former Secretary of State Lord McLoughlin CH. This event will review the achievements of the past year and is by invitation only for ITC supporters. If you would like more information please contact the events team.