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News

ITC debates the future for rail demand

The ITC and Arup co-hosted a Winter Discussion Evening in February exploring new research into the drivers of rail passenger demand. Responses were given by experts Neil Micklethwaite and Professor Tony Travers, and a lively discussion was chaired by Professor Peter Jones OBE. To read a summary report of the evening please click here.

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.

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 Spring Discussion Evening

The ITC's Spring Discussion Evening will take place on the evening of Tuesday 30th April 2019 from 18:15 to 21:00 at the Cowcross Street Gallery, Farringdon. The topic will be 'What will be the future for coach travel in Britain?' and the event will be an opportunity to discuss this neglected mode of travel. The evening will be chaired by coach expert and ITC Commissioner Kris Beuret OBE and guest speakers will include a range of experts from across the industry. This event is invitation only but if you would like to be considered for a place please contact events@theitc.org.uk