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 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.
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
Spring Discussion Dinner
The ITC is delighted to host its Spring Thought Leadership discussion dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on the evening of Tuesday 25th March 2025. The event will explore the question of 'How can we achieve a truly integrated national transport strategy?' and we are delighted to be welcoming an expert panel including Alina Tuerk, Head of Strategy at Transport for London, Elliot Shaw, Executive Director of Strategy at National Highways and James Angus, Principal Policy Lead at Network Rail. Priority is given to corporate members of the charity but anyone interested in joining should contact office@theitc.org.uk.
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