The ITC is Britain's independent research charity committed to improving policy on transport, land use and planning
News
ITC Summer Discussion Dinner
The ITC held a successful Summer Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 1st July 2025. The event explored how major infrastructure projects can be delivered on time and within budget, and guests heard expert perspectives from James Stewart OBE, Chair of Agila Infrastructure Partners, whose recent report on the High Speed 2 project has been making headlines, and David Hughes, Chief Executive of the East-West Rail project. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards chaired by Terry Hill CBE, the ITC Chairman.
ITC Director on Intelligence Forums podcast
The ITC Director participated in the June edition of the 'Intelligence Forums' podcast with Harry Corbett, explaining about the work of the ITC and its research findings. The Intelligence Forums podcast was created to encourage more commercial dialogue about key policy issues. For more information please click here.
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.
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 2025 Annual Lecture
The ITC is delighted to announce our 2025 Annual Lecture on Wednesday 1st October at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How can transport contribute towards economic growth and productivity? Our highly distinguished Lecturers will be Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Advisor to the CEBR and previously joint head of the UK Government Economic Service; andBridget Rosewell CBE, Senior Independent Director at the National Wealth Fund. An introductory welcome will be given by the DfT Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Sarah Sharples. Registration details for this online event will be released shortly but in the meantime please contact the Events Manager for further information.