Transport Talks

Phil Jones helped make history after the Welsh Parliament passed a resolution to introduce a national 20 mph default speed limit. Phil chaired the Welsh 20mph Task Force Group which led to this change.Kate Carpenter is a Road Safety Professional passionate about evidence/intelligence for casualty prevention and public health through road design, operation and network management.  Kate has given evidence to Select Committee hearings on road safety.Both are valued CIHT members. Justin Ward interviews Phil Jones and Kate Carpenter about the lessons of the 20mph speed limit in Wales

In this latest episode of CIHT's podcast “Transport Talks” we spoke to Rebecca Paramor, CIHT Emerging Professional of the Year 2024/25, Site Engineer, Morgan Sindall, and Grace Prendergast, Carbon Analyst, FM Conway, role model for the Highways Sector Council Ways of Life Campaign.Rebecca and Grace take us through:· Varying routes into the sector· The plethora of opportunities available· The direct role that their skills and aspirations have in future proofing the sector· How to change perceptions of the sector and attract skilled young professionals to the sectorListen to the podcast to discover insights from two of our emerging professionals around just how emerging professionals can and do shape the future of the transport system.

In the latest episode of CIHT's Transport Talks, sponsored by AtkinsRealis, experts Simon Shapcott, Net Zero Director, and Jo Bacon, Social and Behavioural Science Technical Director, dive into the pressing impacts of climate change on transport systems. 

This podcast explores an insight into TRICS - the system of multi-modal trip generation analysis for developments in the UK and Ireland.  The podcast provides unique insights into work developed by TRICS that tells us how trips have changed over time and how this is reshaping the landscape - from drive thrus increasing to shifts in supermarket shopping trends.Featuring an interview with Ian Coles is Managing Director at TRICS Consortium Limited.Ian has worked on the TRICS project for almost 34 years, having first encountered it upon joining JMP as a Technical Assistant in 1991. He went on to eventually be the TRICS Project Manager for some 20 years, with this role continuing upon TRICS becoming an independent Limited Company in January 2015 (and about to celebrate 10 years as such in 2025). In 2023 he became Project Director and was appointed Managing Director in September 2024.Ian's TRICS project milestones through his career include the introduction of Multi-Modal surveys in 2000, the implementation of Standardised Assessment Methodology (SAM) surveys for monitoring developments with Travel Plans in 2005, delivering TRICS as a live web application in 2007, and the TRICS 7 system upgrade and redesign in 2013. Along the way he has seen much change in the industry and has ensured that TRICS continues to adapt, evolve and innovate to meet the needs of its users, also known as the TRICS Community. More recent and ongoing work has been directing the commission of TRICS 8, which is a major system upgrade and redesign (currently under development), plus the further integration of TRICS with Vision Led Transport Planning.

Listen in as we dive into the Institution's transformative EDI journey, from acknowledging the importance of diversity to embedding inclusion into professional practice as one of CIHT's three overarching themes.

In this episode of Transport Talks, CIHT's podcast, we speak to Dr. Lalitha Krishnamoorthy, AI and Digital Lead at Stantec,  about how Ai can play a vital role in shaping the futur eof transport. 

In this episode of Transport Talks we talked to Emmanuel Afolabi, founder of the FestHub, a community organisation founded in 2021 to inspire young people into Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) through innovative programmes that make a career in STEM an attractive choice. 

This podcast features an edited version from CIHT's webinar -'Designing highways and transportation for people with dementia' held in support of Dementia Action Week 2024.  In this episode you will hear from people living with dementia and from leading experts on how to make our transport network more accessible and inclusive.The webinar provided an opportunity to launch  CIHT's new course ‘Designing highways and transportation for people with dementia'. This course offers a new approach, hearing directly from people with dementia, considering experiences throughout journeys and exploring real actions that we can all take to involve and learn from people.  In this podcast you'll hear from Andy Hyde who created the course content along with other contributors and experts in participative design. You'll hear about approaches that can help you to find the best problems to solve and to do so most effectively, by involving people with dementia. CIHT's course - Designing highways and transportation for people with dementiaUseful resources for helping with designing highways and transportation for people with dementia

In this podcast episode, we talk to Mats Sköldberg, Head of Technology at Volvo Construction Equipment about the pros and cons of electric batteries and hydrogen fuel cells for powering construction equipment. 

In this episode of CIHT's podcast “Transport Talks” we talked to CIHT Technical Champion and Principal Consultant at AECOM, Federico Perrotta, about the challenges and opportunities the transport sector is currently facing to adapt to climate change.We explored the critical steps that the sector will have to take in the next years to better understand the long term impacts of climate change and how the profession can build the right skills to adapt to new challenges.

In the latest episode of CIHT's podcast “Transport Talks” we were joined by Phil Blythe, CBE, Director of the DARe Hub and Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems at Newcastle University, to talk about resilience in the transport sector.In this podcast we discussed why climate change resilience has not received much attention so far, when compared to efforts to reduce carbon emissions and why it is crucial for the future.We also talked about what skills people in the transport industry will need to cope with future challenges and how Professor Blythe's experience during the pandemic helped him understand the importance of being prepared.

In this podcast with AtkinsRéalis you will hear about the critical importance of road safety and the transformative power of changing behaviours to create roads where safety is not just a goal, but a shared responsibility shaping a better future for us all.

In this podcast we explored the critical elements of road safety in the UK, delved into the ambitious Vision Zero initiative aiming for elimination of traffic fatalities, discussed dangers of drink driving, and unraveled the complexities of setting and adhering to speed limits.

In the latest episode of CIHT's podcast “Transport Talks” we explored the topic of mobility rights with Bert Bailie, CIHT Technical Champion and Chair of the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) in Northern Ireland. We talked about the importance of designing and delivering a transport system that accounts for the needs of older and disabled people and the key actions we, as professionals, can take to better understand their needs.

In this episode of CIHT's Transport Talks we explored the topic of Sustainable transport and the challenges and opportunities that the sector faces in planning, funding and implementing modal shift.

Over 3m people in north of England ‘face social exclusion due to poor transport' according to a study undertaken by Transport for the North.This episode features an interview with Martin Tugwell, former President of CIHT and Chief Executive of Transport for the North and Sara Zuin, a policy advisor on transport infrastructure at CIHT who has a background in economics.To read the study: 'Transport-related social exclusion in the North of England'To read the strategy: Connecting communities | The socially inclusive transport strategy for the North of England - Transport for the North

Nazir Alli is the President of PIARC - the World Road Association - and was elected for a term 2022-2024. He was the founding CEO of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) in postapartheid South Africa.The interview explores decarbonisation and diversity in the gloal road sector.

This podcast features an interview with Nazir Alli the founding CEO of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) in postapartheid South Africa. In addition to transforming a government department into a corporatized national roads agency, some of his significant achievements include major multi-billion ZAR infrastructure projects such as cross-border toll roads and binational water supply and hydropower projects. During his tenure as CEO of SANRAL, he oversaw the development of national secondary bond markets for toll roads, and, at the time, introduced the world's first interoperable electronic tolling system

This episode of CIHT ‘s Transport Talks explored the work of CIHT EDI Panel with one of its active members, Ian Gittens and CIHT EDI manager Emma Carruthers. Listen in to learn about our 5-year Strategy, our commitment to support every professional in the sector and how to get the CIHT Charter mark.

In the latest episode of CIHT's Transport Talks podcast series, we talk to Justin Moss, Head of Business Development – Electrification at Siemens Mobility Limited and RIA North Chair; and Andy Watson, Director Central Government Advisory at Costain.Listen in to discover why HGV decarbonisation is such a difficult problem and how Electric Road Systems can help to solve it. We also discuss the Electric Road System feasibility study that was led by Costain and Siemens as well as the importance of the UK keeping up with developments in mainland Europe.

The issue of integrating planning a transport is not a new one, and is something that CIHT has advocated throught a number of collaborative pieces, inlcuidng Better planing, better trasport, better places and Fixing a failing planning and transport system. In this episode of CIHT's Transport Talks, CIHT president Neil Johnstone speaks with Kyle Fairbairn, Policy Advisor - Planning Transport at CIHT about how we best fix these issues and what CIHT is doing in reponse to the Governements consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework. Listen in if you want to find out about why this issue is so important,To view CIHT's NPPF consultaiton Reponse, click here.

In the latest episode of CIHT's Transport Talks podcast series, we talk to Shamala Evans-Gadgil from the Research Institute for Clean Growth and Future Mobility at Coventry University about the future of electric vehicle charging. Listen in to learn about dynamic wireless charging, solar powered bus depots, skills shortages and what local authorities need to deliver public charge points.

This is a key moment for the future of our roads.Against a challenging backdrop that includes legal requirement to meet net zero, high inflation, difficulties in delivering existing investment programmes and uncertainty about the future levels of demand. This episode of CIHT's Transport Talks focuses on the work of Road Investment Scrutiny Panel. In January 2023, the panel published a report called “Key questions for road investment and spending”. Hosted by Sara Zuin from CIHT and featuring:Professor Glenn Lyons, Chair of Road Investment Scrutiny Panel Professor Steve Gooding, at UWE Bristol and Director of the RAC foundationTo read the report: Key questions for road investment and spending Key quotes: Glenn Lyons: "It's reasonable to raise the question when we look at the road investment history, about the make up of the voices, experience and mindsets that come into that judgement process.... and just simply as our report highlights the diversity of issues from decarbonisation , to biodiversity, to social outcomes, to maintenance, as well as the economy, one quickly realises if there is a dearth of diversity in the conversation, in the decision-making there is a real risk the robustness of our decisions aren't meeting the standards we should expect for stewardship of the futureSteve Gooding: 'We very deliberately did not set out to say 'here are a set of conclusions, here is what you must do'. That wasn't what we are about. I'd like people to think about this as a start of a conversation, and if you're a member of CIHT it's a conversation you should be getting involved with. Future of Roads SurveyIn 2023 the government will be consulting on the content of the 3rd Roads Investment Strategy (RIS3). This will establish objectives and an investment programme for the strategic road network managed by National Highways.This is a key moment for the future of our roads and is taking place against a challenging backdrop that includes the legal requirement to meet decarbonisation targets, high inflation, difficulties in delivering the existing investment programme and uncertainty about future levels of demand.In this survey we would like to understand your views on what the government's goals should be, the problems and opportunities that need to be addressed, and the most promising routes to create a network that meets the future needs of users and society.The results from this survey will be used to inform CIHT's advice to the Government on RIS3 and wider roads policy.

What does the future of transport look like? The Transport Committee wants to hear your ideas The Transport Committee launched its ‘Our Future Transport' appeal for experts, researchers and innovative thinkers to share their ideas on what the Committee should investigate for its next in-depth inquiry. The cross-party Committee regularly scrutinises government policy on transport and the way services are provided across the UK. This time, the MPs want to consider the impact that new and disruptive technologies and trends might have across all modes of transport. To help the Committee look towards the future, members want to hear about subjects they may have never come across before, from people in the sector who are in the know about innovations that deserve more attention. This podcast features an interview with Transport Committee Chair Iain Stewart MP How it will work The Committee invites 500 word written proposals via its website to explain your idea for a subject the Committee should investigate. The deadline for proposals will be 12pm, Monday 6th February. After receiving your proposals, a shortlist of people who have submitted entries will be invited to present their ideas to the Committee in person during a formal session.

In CIHT's latest episode of 'Transport Talks', Stuart Guthrie, Technical Director at CIHT partner Sweco, is interviewed alongside Mark Batcheldor, Hampshire County Council, and Stuart Gready, MD of OCL Regeneration.When it comes to recycling tar-bound materials, the UK finds itself far behind its European neighbours. However, in this podcast the three guests discuss the importance of using recycled materials when building and maintaining new assets such as pavements and roads. They outline how the attitudes of local authorities and contractors are changing in the UK when it comes to using these types of materials due to rising costs, the climate crisis, and supply chain issues.

The resilience of our transport networks, when faced with extreme weather, means that there are lessons to learn about how to deal with these challenges. This podcast focused on a report looking at the emergency preparedeness of highway authorities. Featuring Dr Hugh Deeming, John Lamb and Stephen Hall. DEEMING, H. (2021) Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery: identifying lessons learned by UK highways sector from extreme-weather emergencies (2015-2018) A report prepared for the Department for Transport and the Local Government Technical Advisers Group, HD Research, Bentham. Stephen Hall ran response and rebuild after storm Desmond at Cumbria i and John Lamb ran the similar response in Calderdale in 2015

In our latest episode of 'Transport Talks' we interviewed Katja Frisinger, a conductor for Great Western Railway, based out of Exeter. We discussed what an average day looks like for them and how the issue of women and girls' safety plays out in their role. Post-COVID transport looks like for them is also discussed. As well as what passengers should do when they witness others feeling uncomfortable on trains and the importance of reporting everything and anything they see. CIHT Statement: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the CIHT or its members. Neither the CIHT nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein.

In our latest episode of 'Transport Talks' we interviewed Katja Frisinger, a conductor for Great Western Railway, based out of Exeter. We discussed what an average day looks like for them and how the issue of women and girls' safety plays out in their role. Post-COVID transport looks like for them is also discussed. As well as what passengers should do when they witness others feeling uncomfortable on trains and the importance of reporting everything and anything they see. CIHT Statement: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the CIHT or its members. Neither the CIHT nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein.

In 2019 the Welsh Government said that 20mph should be the default speed limit for residential areas. They established a task force to “identify the practical actions needed to implement this change”. The Task Force was led by Phil Jones. This episode seeks to understand how - in July of 2022 - the Welsh Government announced this change was to happen. in this episode you will learn about Phil's career journey and what led him to being one of the instrumental voices in getting this change implemented in Wales.

In 2019 the Welsh Government said that 20mph should be the default speed limit for residential areas. They established a task force to “identify the practical actions needed to implement this change”. The Task Force was led by Phil Jones. This episode seeks to understand how - in July of 2022 - the Welsh Government announced this change was to happen. in this episode you will learn about Phil's career journey and what led him to being one of the instrumental voices in getting this change implemented in Wales.

In support of Black History Month, we bring to you our latest podcast ‘Black History'. Featuring Tony Warner, Founder of Black History Walks and hosted by Dana Skelley, who's worked in transport infrastructure for over 30 years, is a member of CIHT's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Panel and Chair of CIHT's Membership and Member Services Strategy Board. During this podcast we discuss why Black History Month is needed, the importance of visible diverse role models, what we can do better to create meaningful action within equality, diversity and inclusion, and how CIHT members can get involved in Black History Walks activities.

In support of Black History Month, we bring to you our latest podcast ‘Black History'. Featuring Tony Warner, Founder of Black History Walks and hosted by Dana Skelley, who's worked in transport infrastructure for over 30 years, is a member of CIHT's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Panel and Chair of CIHT's Membership and Member Services Strategy Board. During this podcast we discuss why Black History Month is needed, the importance of visible diverse role models, what we can do better to create meaningful action within equality, diversity and inclusion, and how CIHT members can get involved in Black History Walks activities.

The COVID-19 Transport, Travel and Social Adaptation Study started in 2020, a ground-breaking longitudinal survey in 10 areas of the UK has tracked, since the start of the pandemic, the implications for us all from Covid on how we live today. There was a recognition that Covid provided the chance for a rethink, that it would somehow reshape our lives; but back in 2020 we were not quite sure how. As the study said at its outset - the outbreak of COVID 19 was an unprecedented shock in an era of highly connected and globalised living. It was, and still is, a serious medical emergency and also an episode that we must learn from. This episode asks – from the initial Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, what have we learnt, and where do we go next? Featuring a panel of experts from the Institute for Transport Studies, at the University of Leeds: •Professor Greg Marsden, •Professor Julian Anable •and Dr Llinos Brown More information: https://www.creds.ac.uk/ https://covid19transas.org/ Note, this was recorded shortly after the then Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng delivered a Ministerial Statement entitled "The Growth Plan" to the House of Commons.

The COVID-19 Transport, Travel and Social Adaptation Study started in 2020, a ground-breaking longitudinal survey in 10 areas of the UK has tracked, since the start of the pandemic, the implications for us all from Covid on how we live today. There was a recognition that Covid provided the chance for a rethink, that it would somehow reshape our lives; but back in 2020 we were not quite sure how. As the study said at its outset - the outbreak of COVID 19 was an unprecedented shock in an era of highly connected and globalised living. It was, and still is, a serious medical emergency and also an episode that we must learn from. This episode asks – from the initial Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, what have we learnt, and where do we go next? Featuring a panel of experts from the Institute for Transport Studies, at the University of Leeds: •Professor Greg Marsden, •Professor Julian Anable •and Dr Llinos Brown More information: https://www.creds.ac.uk/ https://covid19transas.org/ Note, this was recorded shortly after the then Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng delivered a Ministerial Statement entitled "The Growth Plan" to the House of Commons.

In support of National Inclusion Week, we bring to you our latest podcast ‘Inclusive Transport'. Featuring Michael Barratt, Construction Advisory and Innovations Manager at TFL; Simone West Inclusive Design Advisor within the Diversity and Inclusion team at TFL; and Ester Leighton from the Independent Disability Advisory Group. During this podcast we discuss who needs to be considered when designing inclusive transport. From practical solutions such as signage to the needs of disabled people and assuming that everyone with the same disability will use transport systems in the same way. We also consider what professional transport bodies need to do to make transport more inclusive, including understanding how to interpret standards and how to effectively engage people in inclusive design. Finally, we highlight the benefits that can be achieved when transport is truly inclusive, including projects being more future-proof, bringing increased value for money, and ultimately, delivers the best possible user experience.

In support of National Inclusion Week, we bring to you our latest podcast ‘Inclusive Transport'. Featuring Michael Barratt, Construction Advisory and Innovations Manager at TFL; Simone West Inclusive Design Advisor within the Diversity and Inclusion team at TFL; and Ester Leighton from the Independent Disability Advisory Group. During this podcast we discuss who needs to be considered when designing inclusive transport. From practical solutions such as signage to the needs of disabled people and assuming that everyone with the same disability will use transport systems in the same way. We also consider what professional transport bodies need to do to make transport more inclusive, including understanding how to interpret standards and how to effectively engage people in inclusive design. Finally, we highlight the benefits that can be achieved when transport is truly inclusive, including projects being more future-proof, bringing increased value for money, and ultimately, delivers the best possible user experience.

Today we talk to Elliott Murphy from STEM Learning about who STEM Learning are and their role in the STEM ambassador program. We discuss the positive influence of the STEM Learning hubs, the benefits of being a STEM Ambassador and the resources and training opportunities that they provide.

Today we talk to Elliott Murphy from STEM Learning about who STEM Learning are and their role in the STEM ambassador program. We discuss the positive influence of the STEM Learning hubs, the benefits of being a STEM Ambassador and the resources and training opportunities that they provide.

Today we explore five key issues and trends for active travel. This episode features an interview with Professor Rachel Aldred Director of the Active Travel Academy and from the University of Westminster.

Today we explore five key issues and trends for active travel. This episode features an interview with Professor Rachel Aldred Director of the Active Travel Academy and from the University of Westminster.

Today we talk to Maria Madeley, Head of Science Teacher at Minety Church of England Primary School about the importance of STEM Ambassador activities within School. We discuss how STEM Ambassadors help to contribute to a student's development and how to align their STEM related activities to the school's curriculum. We discuss how to use STEM activities to showcase diversity and get more female engineers into the industry and how we ensure the safety off the children during STEM Ambassador visits. Maria explains the term ‘Cultural Collateral' and why she recommends STEM Ambassadors to other schools.

Today we talk to Maria Madeley, Head of Science Teacher at Minety Church of England Primary School about the importance of STEM Ambassador activities within School. We discuss how STEM Ambassadors help to contribute to a student's development and how to align their STEM related activities to the school's curriculum. We discuss how to use STEM activities to showcase diversity and get more female engineers into the industry and how we ensure the safety off the children during STEM Ambassador visits. Maria explains the term ‘Cultural Collateral' and why she recommends STEM Ambassadors to other schools.

This podcast is in support of International Women in Engineering Day - 23 June 2022 - and features an interview with Deborah Sims, CIHT President 2021-22. Deborah is a Senior Lecturer Civil Engineering, Employability Champion Engineering, and an Industrial Placement Tutor at the University of Greenwich. Prior to joining the University of Greenwich, Deborah was the Project Director for the Highways Central team with the Mott MacDonald group, managing a team working on a wide range of projects for clients across London and the south east of England. Before that, Deborah was Strategy and Service Manager at InterRoute, a non-incorporated joint venture between Mott MacDonald and Balfour Beatty. A Chartered Engineer with over 25 years' experience of highways design, safety engineering, team leadership and project management, she has experience of managing large design teams both in the public and private sectors and working on motorways, trunk roads and local authority roads. Deborah also has experience in bid management and mobilisation for multi-million pound strategic alliance and joint venture operations. She is a contributing editor to various CIHT publications, and a professional reviewer for both Chartered and Incorporated Engineers. Deborah's first degree is in Civil Engineering and her Masters is in Road Safety Engineering. She gained her PGCertHE in 2013 and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She was awarded Honorary Membership of the Society of Road Safety Auditors in 2011.

This podcast is in support of International Women in Engineering Day - 23 June 2022 - and features an interview with Deborah Sims, CIHT President 2021-22. Deborah is a Senior Lecturer Civil Engineering, Employability Champion Engineering, and an Industrial Placement Tutor at the University of Greenwich. Prior to joining the University of Greenwich, Deborah was the Project Director for the Highways Central team with the Mott MacDonald group, managing a team working on a wide range of projects for clients across London and the south east of England. Before that, Deborah was Strategy and Service Manager at InterRoute, a non-incorporated joint venture between Mott MacDonald and Balfour Beatty. A Chartered Engineer with over 25 years' experience of highways design, safety engineering, team leadership and project management, she has experience of managing large design teams both in the public and private sectors and working on motorways, trunk roads and local authority roads. Deborah also has experience in bid management and mobilisation for multi-million pound strategic alliance and joint venture operations. She is a contributing editor to various CIHT publications, and a professional reviewer for both Chartered and Incorporated Engineers. Deborah's first degree is in Civil Engineering and her Masters is in Road Safety Engineering. She gained her PGCertHE in 2013 and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She was awarded Honorary Membership of the Society of Road Safety Auditors in 2011.

Today we talk to Joel Logue, an employer at Traffic and Road Safety Engineering Consultancy about the benefits of being a STEM Ambassador and how their company contributes to STEM skills development. We discuss how STEM Ambassadors are helping to shape students to have those qualities that are desirable to employers. We look at how STEM Ambassadors contribute to society in terms of engineering and transport and (from an employer's perspective) what T&RS would like to see graduates being taught in College or Uni that would enable their transition to the work environment easier for them.

Today we talk to Joel Logue, an employer at Traffic and Road Safety Engineering Consultancy about the benefits of being a STEM Ambassador and how their company contributes to STEM skills development. We discuss how STEM Ambassadors are helping to shape students to have those qualities that are desirable to employers. We look at how STEM Ambassadors contribute to society in terms of engineering and transport and (from an employer's perspective) what T&RS would like to see graduates being taught in College or Uni that would enable their transition to the work environment easier for them.

This week data was released on Reported road casualties in Great Britain, - providing provisional results for 2021. These provisional statistics show: • an estimated 1,560 reported road deaths in 2021, a reduction of 12% from the 2017 to 2019 average • an estimated 27,300 killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties in 2021, a reduction of 13% from the 2017 to 2019 average • an estimated 127,967 casualties of all severities in 2021, a reduction of 21% from the 2017 to 2019 average • there were increases in casualties of all severities in 2021 compared with 2020, though pedal cyclists showed a reduction in fatalities (20%) • there are age and sex differences in casualty trends, with female fatalities aged 70 and over showing a particularly large reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic (36% reduction in 2021 compared with the 2017 to 2019 average) • monthly changes in casualties generally showed a similar trend to changes in motor traffic levels Also included was a factsheet on E-scooter casualties. To listen to an interview with David G Davies PhD FCIHT, Executive Director, Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS). David Davies has a background in sustainable transport, road safety and public sector scrutiny. His PhD in transport planning led to his appointment as transport policy officer at Birmingham City Council. He then worked as a consultant in UK and Hong Kong before forming David Davies Associates, which specialised in sustainable transport, including five years at the Transport Research Lab. In 2003 he moved to the Audit Commission, undertaking transport and environment inspections and performance assessments of local authorities. In 2007 he moved to the House of Commons Transport Committee, managing inquiries into road safety, aviation, high-speed rail, ports and bus competition. He has been the Executive Director of PACTS since January 2013 where he promotes effective casualty and danger reduction measures and integration of safety with wider environmental and sustainability polices. References: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-provisional-results-2021/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-provisional-results-2021 https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-e-scooter-factsheet-2021/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-e-scooter-factsheet-2021-provisional https://www.pacts.org.uk/vaccine-for-vehicles-preventing-deaths-and-injuries-on-uk-roads-pacts-briefing-january-2022/ https://www.pacts.org.uk/the-safety-of-private-e-scooters-in-the-uk-pacts-research/ https://www.pacts.org.uk/pacts-report-what-kills-most-on-the-roads-2/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/feb/06/i-didnt-take-covid-seriously-admits-leading-statistician-david-spiegelhalter https://www.ciht.org.uk/news/global-road-safety/ https://www.ciht.org.uk/news/smart-motorways/

This week data was released on Reported road casualties in Great Britain, - providing provisional results for 2021. These provisional statistics show: • an estimated 1,560 reported road deaths in 2021, a reduction of 12% from the 2017 to 2019 average • an estimated 27,300 killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties in 2021, a reduction of 13% from the 2017 to 2019 average • an estimated 127,967 casualties of all severities in 2021, a reduction of 21% from the 2017 to 2019 average • there were increases in casualties of all severities in 2021 compared with 2020, though pedal cyclists showed a reduction in fatalities (20%) • there are age and sex differences in casualty trends, with female fatalities aged 70 and over showing a particularly large reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic (36% reduction in 2021 compared with the 2017 to 2019 average) • monthly changes in casualties generally showed a similar trend to changes in motor traffic levels Also included was a factsheet on E-scooter casualties. To listen to an interview with David G Davies PhD FCIHT, Executive Director, Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS). David Davies has a background in sustainable transport, road safety and public sector scrutiny. His PhD in transport planning led to his appointment as transport policy officer at Birmingham City Council. He then worked as a consultant in UK and Hong Kong before forming David Davies Associates, which specialised in sustainable transport, including five years at the Transport Research Lab. In 2003 he moved to the Audit Commission, undertaking transport and environment inspections and performance assessments of local authorities. In 2007 he moved to the House of Commons Transport Committee, managing inquiries into road safety, aviation, high-speed rail, ports and bus competition. He has been the Executive Director of PACTS since January 2013 where he promotes effective casualty and danger reduction measures and integration of safety with wider environmental and sustainability polices. References: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-provisional-results-2021/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-provisional-results-2021 https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-e-scooter-factsheet-2021/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-e-scooter-factsheet-2021-provisional https://www.pacts.org.uk/vaccine-for-vehicles-preventing-deaths-and-injuries-on-uk-roads-pacts-briefing-january-2022/ https://www.pacts.org.uk/the-safety-of-private-e-scooters-in-the-uk-pacts-research/ https://www.pacts.org.uk/pacts-report-what-kills-most-on-the-roads-2/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/feb/06/i-didnt-take-covid-seriously-admits-leading-statistician-david-spiegelhalter https://www.ciht.org.uk/news/global-road-safety/ https://www.ciht.org.uk/news/smart-motorways/

Today we talk to CIHT STEM Ambassador, Garry Packer, on why he became a STEM Ambassador and what he feels his role as a STEM Ambassador is. We discuss the types of activities that Garry undertakes as a STEM Ambassador and dispel the myths that you need to be an Engineer, Teacher or a Transport Planner to be a STEM Ambassador? We also discuss the CIHT STEM Ambassador Activities that are available on CIHTs website I.e., the Future Cities Challenge; the Careers Toolkit and the Interactive Activity Pack, etc.

Today we talk to CIHT STEM Ambassador, Garry Packer, on why he became a STEM Ambassador and what he feels his role as a STEM Ambassador is. We discuss the types of activities that Garry undertakes as a STEM Ambassador and dispel the myths that you need to be an Engineer, Teacher or a Transport Planner to be a STEM Ambassador? We also discuss the CIHT STEM Ambassador Activities that are available on CIHTs website I.e., the Future Cities Challenge; the Careers Toolkit and the Interactive Activity Pack, etc.

Planning for sustainable transport requires a fully integrated transport network to achieve an efficient transportation network, which can act as a catalyst for delivering model shift through behavioural changes for the public; and ultimately contribute to CO2 emission targets and improve the health of the nation. This podcast features Professor John Parkin, Deputy Director of the Centre for Transport and Society and Professor of Transport Engineering at the University of the West of England. John has been involved in all stages of the promotion of transport schemes, as well as having experience across all modes of transport with a specialism in cycling. With his expertise, John has produced an e-learning course on Sustainable Transport for CIHT Learn. In this podcast, John explores the links between regulation, infrastructure design and user behaviour and their ability to impact sustainable transport. John further explores this link and its relationship with sustainable transport by discussing: - the changes in The Highway Code, - the results of John's continuous side road study, - sustainable transport modules on CIHT Learn - behaviour change initiatives, and - shifting the perspective of road investment. CIHT Learn Sustainable Transport modules: https://www.ciht.org.uk/ciht-learn-1/ Professor John Parkin's work: https://people.uwe.ac.uk/Person/JohnParkin