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Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
Since 2009, we’ve used this account to share University updates, highlight research stories, and connect with the Leeds community far and wide.
However, in recent years - like many others - we’ve experienced a huge drop in engagement due to developments on the platform.
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Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
New PhD @ITSLeeds: Spatial interaction modelling for future transport demand simulation 📢
phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/2171…
Spread the word and get in touch with any questions about this new opportunity with me and @DrMalcolmMorgan 🚀
Dr Malcolm Morgan joined @BBCRadio4 to talk about his research into the feasibility of switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays.
Listen from 31:59:
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Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
“We want to frame the debate in a more positive light about what people and government can do to make holidays guilt free.” said Dr Malcolm Morgan, lead author of the study 🏖️🌴
Read more 👇
climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/swi…
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Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
Would you consider taking a train rather than a plane for your next trip abroad? 🛫🚆
Research from @ITSLeeds showed that up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions 👇
71%I already travel by train
14%I will do this next year
14%I'd consider it
0%Not for me
7 votes • Final results Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
@ITSLeeds Save the date: 5 February 2025, Prof Kate Pangbourne, the new Chair of Transport Transitions at the Institute for Transport Studies, will be giving her Inaugural lecture at The University of Leeds. Book a free place: tinyurl.com/bdcmzwnj @SEELeeds @EnvLeeds
Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
In a new paper, we ask “Can rail reduce British aviation emissions?” doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2024.1… We find that 44% of UK international flights could have a rail alternative now or in the future, but that only covers 14% of emissions.
Yesterday, @DrGregMarsden joined Gayle Lofthouse on @BBCLeeds to discuss the multimillion-pound INFUZE project, which explores a greener and fairer way for people to get around.
Listen from 1:15:20:
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How can we build a future where we don’t need to own a car?
@DrGregMarsden, @IanPhilipsITS and @jillian_anable discuss the future of sustainable, car-free transport in Leeds and beyond.
Listen to the latest episode of How to Fix with @itsrichwilliams:
listen.podmasters.uk/HTFClea…
Leeds residents are invited to volunteer to redesign their neighbourhoods as part of a multimillion-pound project exploring a greener and fairer way for people to get around.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news…
ALT Photo of INFUZE partners, from left to right: Sonja Woodcock (Leeds ACTS) Storm Baines (Enterprise Mobility) Professor Greg Marsden (Director of INFUZE) Professor Charisma Choudhury (Institute for Transport Studies) Councillor Helen Hayden (Leeds City Council Executive Member for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure) Dan Bell (Beryl) Dr Chiara Calastri (institute for Transport Studies) Stephanie Burras (Ahead Partnership). Image credit: Victor de Jesus
Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
Our podcast 'How to Fix' is back for season 2! The new episode tackles the future of transport 🎙️
Host @itsrichwilliams is joined by three experts from @ITSLeeds as they discuss a fairer and greener way to get around 🚗
Listen now 👇
listen.podmasters.uk/HTFClea…
Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
Making the move to Bluesky? 🦋
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Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
1/4 Great write up from Prof. Greg Marsden @ITSLeeds on the ‘Shifting the Focus’ webinar in which we @GreenRupertRead and @Bankfieldbecky debated ta radical new approach to talking ab #climatebreakdown & the #mobility #transition
@EDRC_UK
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📢 Putting Adaptation and Mitigation together has never been more important! @DrGregMarsden & @dr_resa_nelson's blog argues that combining adaptation with #emissions reduction is essential to tackle the #climate crisis: tinyurl.com/n9cuyrek
Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
Attending this @UoLSSI session today: Ethical and Power Dynamics in Urban Co-Production and Reexamining Boundaries … can’t wait!! #coproduction @ITSLeeds #engagement
Questions about postgraduate study?
Book your place at our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day, Saturday 16 November.
leeds.ac.uk/postgraduate-vir…
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The government has confirmed that they will raise the cap on bus fares to £3.
@DrGregMarsden, Professor of Transport Governance, writes about the cap and how raising it will affect bus users and services. 👇
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news…
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Join a QS ranked World Top 100 University.
Book your place at our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day, Saturday 16 November.
leeds.ac.uk/postgraduate-vir…
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Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
Is it possible to enjoy a mountain biking weekend away WITHOUT a van or 🚗? 🚵♂️@IanPhilipsITS shows its is! He rode an #ecargobike w/his luggage & mountain bike for an 80km roundtrip, & succesfully ✂️car use. Check out his adventure in the most recent @ITSLeeds #ELEVATE blog
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Can I go Mountain Biking for the weekend without a van? my latest ELEVATE blog post about cutting car use with #ecargobike #ebike blogs.brighton.ac.uk/elevate… @_Micromobility_ @singletrackmag @gmbntweet @ITSLeeds
Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds retweeted
📢What happens if the government doesn’t reform fuel duty?
@DrGregMarsden co-authors new report, 'Paying for Driving: Is Doing Nothing an Option?' exploring the impact of sticking with the current fuel duty system amid the rise of electric vehicles.
🔗greener-vision.com/publicati…
ALT Report front cover that reads 'PAYING FOR DRIVING: Is doing nothing an option?' By Greg Marsden, Glenn Lyons and Anna Rothnie