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News

The 2020 ITC Annual Lecture

In July the ITC was delighted to host our first Digital Annual Lecture, in partnership with the Centre for Transport Studies at UCL. On the topic of how to future proof our transport infrastructure for climate change, guests heard expert lectures from Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh (University of Bath) and Chris Stark (Committee on Climate Change). A report and recording from the event can be viewed by clicking here.

ITC debates alternative fuels in transport

The ITC's Winter Discussion Evening was held on the 12th February exploring how to scale up alternative fuels in transport. Guests heard from an expert panel including James Lyon (Shell), Professor David Cebon (Cambridge University) and Mike Muldoon (Alstom) and a lively debate followed. For a report on the discussion please click here.

ITC releases major new report on Bus travel demand in England

The ITC has released a major new report exploring the changing shape of the bus market in England. The research was supported through a generous grant from the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund and was authored by travel demand experts Dr Scott Le Vine and Professor Emeritus Peter White. Please click here to download a copy of the report.

ITC discusses the impacts of CAZs

The ITC's Autumn Discussion Evening explored the impacts of Clean Air Zones (CAZs) on transport in our cities. We welcomed an panel of leading experts, including Mai Jarvis, Steve Gooding CB and Aart Hille Ris Lambers to present their views, and a wide-ranging discussion was chaired by ITC Chairman Terry Hill CBE. For a report on the evening's discussion please click on this link.

Research

The shape of changing Bus demand in England

A major new report exploring the changing shape of the bus market in England has been released by the ITC. Supported by a research grant from the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, the report is authored by travel demand experts Dr Scott Le Vine and Professor Emeritus Peter White. It can be downloaded by clicking here.

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.

Events

ITC 2020 Annual Lecture

The ITC is delighted to announce our 2020 Annual Lecture will take place as an online webinar on Tuesday 14th July from 17:00 to 19:00. This year's Lecture will explore the question: How can we future proof our transport infrastructure for climate change? We are pleased to be running the event in partnership with the UCL Centre for Transport Studies. Following introductions from Terry Hill CBE (ITC) and Nick Tyler CBE (CTS), this double lecture will be given by Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh (Cardiff University and Director of CAST) and Chris Stark (Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change). The event will be invitation only but if you would like to attend please contact our events team at events@theitc.org.uk to see if places are still available.