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Introducing this year's Future Transport Visions Group research themes: 🌱 Decarbonisation and Sustainable Transport 🤝 Engagement and Behaviour Change 💻 Modelling and Appraisal Processes 💡 Future Transport Modes and Technologies 🚦 Intelligent Transport Systems ❓ Emerging Trends (Other) We wanted to give this year's initiative some more structure and provide people with some broad themes to pitch ideas for. The themes are linked to expertise within our committee and broad transport topics affecting the industry; but also include a "wildcard" category for those that don't quite fit any theme. We will group all entries into these themes as part of organising our collaboration workshops which will be the forum for turning individual ideas into group projects. Are these jolting any ideas? You can submit your expression of interest to FTVG 2024/25 here: https://lnkd.in/emCSbSw Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Rod Fletcher Juliana ORourke #ftvg #taketransportfurther #transportplanning #transportengineering #transportresearch #decarbonisation #sustainabletravel #behaviourchange #stakeholderengagement #transportmodelling #transportappraisal #intelligenttransportsystems #futuretransport #futuremobility

By 2050 will buses as we know them largely be a thing of the past? That's one prediction made within Innovate UK's updated Transport Vision 2050. Based on a widespread review of existing evidence of the drivers of change within the transport system, they speculate that the future of travel will be increasingly personalised and this will prompt significant drops in the demand for buses with them only being retained for commuting. Automated buses and minibuses may also become commonplace on our roads by 2035. By 2050 the increased use of 'on demand shared vehicles' could lead to significantly lower levels of private vehicle use. Active travel and micromobility may be embedded in the transport system, playing increasingly important roles in urban areas. The transport infrastructure of 2050 will have reduced environmental impacts and improved climate resilience largely through the widespread adoption of nature-based solutions. This green and blue infrastructure will improve air quality, biodiversity, woodland cover and drainage systems and mitigate air, light, noise and visual impacts. -- These kinds of predictions of what the future could look like should play an important role in political and public debate about what we want from our transport system in the coming decades. As with the Government Office for Science's previous research on mobility (https://lnkd.in/e-GABXBr), this analysis reveals some of the biggest unknowns about our future and can help identify the decisions that might guide us towards the most desirable option. IPPR has produced its own analysis of the key drivers of uncertainty on transport's path to net zero (https://lnkd.in/eJy3TKvt) and, more recently, we defined some of the priorities for designing a transport system that works better for people today and allows future generations to thrive (https://lnkd.in/ecGUPQ9g). #transport #forecasting #mobility https://lnkd.in/eYqrNxBE

Are you researching on the transitions that are reshaping mobility services? Do you apply interdisciplinary approaches? If so, have a look at this wonderful opportunity: Specia Issue on Technological Innovation in Urban Mobility: Public Policy, Regulation and Market Structure, edited by me, #FedericoBoffa, #AlbertoIozzi and #AngelaBergantino Case Studies on Transport Policy Call for papers available here: https://lnkd.in/d86DQBaK Deadline: January 2025. Reach out to one of the editors if interested. #MobilityServices #TransportLaw #TransportEconomics #AutonomousVehicles #Interdisciplinarity #PlatformMarkets #LowCarbonTransition

Introducing SERRP VIII: Shaping Europe’s Future Transport Infrastructure! 🌍 We're thrilled to unveil FEHRL’s 8th Strategic European Road and cross-modal Research and Implementation Plan (SERRP VIII). Covering 2025-2027, SERRP VIII sets a transformative agenda to create sustainable, resilient, and equitable transport infrastructure across Europe. Here’s a quick look at the three core priorities: 🏗 Built Environment: Advancing the integration of digital twins, sensors, and data to improve infrastructure resilience, reduce costs, and enhance resource efficiency. 🌿 Natural Environment: Promoting green infrastructure and biodiversity initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, minimize environmental impact, and adapt to climate change. 👥 Social Environment: Ensuring safe, accessible, and equitable mobility for all by improving road safety, promoting health, and addressing transport equity. 💼 Why it Matters: SERRP VIII is more than just a research agenda; it’s a blueprint for a future where transport infrastructure supports sustainable growth, protects our planet, and improves the quality of life for all citizens. 🔗 Collaborate with Us: FEHRL invites researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to join us in turning these priorities into actionable projects. Together, let’s build a transport network that works for everyone, everywhere. #SERRPVIII #SustainableTransport #Infrastructure #FEHRL #BuiltEnvironment #NaturalEnvironment #SocialEnvironment #Innovation #Mobility #ClimateAction

🛴 ⚡ When it comes to addressing transportation emissions, it's clear that electrification alone is not enough. This is where micromobility comes in - offering a sustainable solution for short trips and final-mile deliveries. ⚡🛴 🚲 Micromobility vehicles present a game-changing opportunity to revolutionise how we navigate our cities. Not only do they drastically reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional vehicles, but they also promote public health, improve access to transportation, and boost local economies. Despite their immense potential, the UK has lagged in embracing these innovations. This report developed with WMG, University of Warwick sheds light on this transformative technology and lays out a roadmap for its integration into our transportation ecosystem, leading the way for a greener, more efficient future. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eBXMM22r #NetZero #Transport #Infrastructure #FutureOfTransportation #Micromobility

Connecting Communities, Strengthening Lives: The Power of #PeopleCentered Mobility Please join me for a new conversation we are having about people-centered transportation, prioritizing the #wellbeing and #qualityoflife life for individuals and communities. It's taking place in a few weeks as part of ITE - A Community of Transportation Professionals' virtual spring conference - The Journey to Safer Communities, March 19 and 20th. https://lnkd.in/gPqXftuk Along with Kelly Rodgers, PhD and Meghan Mitman, AICP, RSP2I, the Chair of #ITE's #TransportationPlanning Council, Dan Hennessey, will be moderating our conversation: "This session will introduce the concept in more detail, describe how people-centered transportation differs from the traditional approach, the fundamental principles of people-centered transportation, and examples of what this looks like on the ground. Where possible, examples will introduce #systemsthinking into future mobility and infrastructure planning that can help transform our street networks to yield more people-centered outcomes. The presentation will conclude with how the people-centered initiative is organized within ITE, activities we are undertaking, and how you can get involved." We are at the start of something new and exciting in our #transportation domain, will you be able to join us? Luana Ozelim Broshears Matthew Hardy, Ph.D. Alex Rixey, AICP Natalie Chyba Priyanka Alluri, PhD, PE, RSP-2BI Jeff Riegner #SomethingNew | #PeopleFirst | #GreatIdeaGroup #Transportation | #MobilityForesight Kind regards, Dale Principal, Mobility Foresight

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New Event! Transport in Intelligent Environments – The end of the tram as we know it?  25th April, 14.00-15.00 GMT   Session description:  In this webinar we will discuss how transport is being reconfigured by emerging technologies and intelligent environments. Bus Rapid Transit and Trackless Trams are interrogated in the context of transitions to Net Zero, attending to the technical and institutional challenges associated with their introduction. The webinar is part of a series exploring different facets of intelligent environments through the lens of “Intelligent Environments – Advanced Systems for a Healthy Planet” (Droege, 2023) and is intended to encourage debate of emerging issues and set the agenda for the next edition of the book.   Speakers:   ·      Peter Droege, Director of the Liechtenstein Institute for Strategic Development. ·      Peter Newman, Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University , AO Order of Australia. ·      James Warren,  Senior lecturer in the School of Engineering and Innovation.   Target audience:  Researchers and practitioners with an interest in transport, intelligent environments and the smart and sustainable built environment.    Agenda:   14:00- Introduction – Transport in Intelligent Environments, Peter Droge.   14:05- Net Zero Corridors as the Basis of Net Zero Cities In this talk, Peter Newman will outline the new technology of Trackless Trams and discuss their potential to enable transport GHG reductions as well as power GHG reductions. This talk will draw on case studies from various Net Zero Precincts research projects across Australia.   14:25 - Looking back at Havana’s Bus Rapid Transit System Ten years have passed since Havana’s bus rapid transit system was proposed, designed, and then modelled. In this talk James will take a look backwards to see how, and if, the system has progressed and what lessons have been learned. The talk also looks at some of the more recent developments that have shaped the city transport system since 2014 and how these factors feed into the overall bus network as one of the key forms of transport.   14:45 – Discussion, Q&A Here is the link

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