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The ITC is Britain's independent research charity committed to improving policy on transport, land use and planning

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ITC debates how planning policy can influence travel behaviour

The ITC hosted our Winter Discussion Webinar on the topic of how planning policy can influence travel behaviour. Guests heard from an expert panel comprising Roger Madelin CBE (British Land), Sue Percy CBE (CIHT) and Professor David Banister (Oxford University), followed by a wide-ranging discussion session chaired by Terry Hill CBE. A summary report of the debate can be viewed by clicking on this link.

ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner

The ITC was very pleased to hold our Autumn Discussion Dinner in Greater Manchester on 6th November 2024. The event explored how to increase infrastructure investment in our regions, and guests heard expert perspectives from Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of Transport 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.

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Events


ITC Summer Discussion Dinner

The ITC is delighted to host its Summer Thought Leadership discussion dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on the evening of Tuesday 1st July 2025. The event will explore the question of 'How can we deliver major infrastructure projects on time and within budget?' and we are delighted to be welcoming a highly distinguished expert panel including David Hughes, Chief Executive of East-West Rail, James Stewart OBE, Chair of Agilia Infrastructure Partners and former Chief Executive of Infrastructure UK, and Terry Hill CBE, the former Chair of Arup Group.  Priority is given to corporate members of the charity but anyone interested in joining should contact office@theitc.org.uk.