Transport Planning Day gathered 150+ professionals to debate car use reduction. Thanks to @LilianGreenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, and all our speakers and sponsors. Excited for the conversations ahead! #TPDay #TPDay24 #TransportPlanning

A bonus award is handed out to Lynda Addison, for her long and dedicated career in transport planning. Congratulations Lynda! #TPDay #TPDay2024 #TransportPlanning

And with the end of the event, Ben Plowden thanks the audience, panellists, the team at @JFGComms and sponsors @BuroHappold @JacobsConnects @Systra_UKIRL @IDASOLtd @Tracsis @Stantec @MayerBrownLtd @Chargesurveys and Kestrel Surveys. #TPDay2024

A stimulating panel discussion now gives way to a Q&A, with online and in-person attendees asking questions on the balance between reducing car-caused congestion and boosting public transport. #TPDay2024 #TPDay #TransportPlanning

As the discussion develops, the panellists find common ground, agreeing that transport planning must advance both climate and quality-of-life benefits. #TPDay2024 #TPDay #TransportPlanning

Young Transport Planner of the Year Award winner Hannah Donovan, a transport modeller at @TfL, is our final panellist. She spoke of the relationship between journey time benefits and demand, citing the success of the Elizabeth Line as a lesson for reducing car use. #TPDay2024

Next up is @IzzyRomilly, Sustainable Transport Research and Campaign Manager at @_wearepossible. An experienced climate campaigner and community activist, Izzy describes investment in active travel and public transport as a social good, like health and education #TPDay2024

Our next panellist is @Edinburgh_TimS, Divisional Director of the Planning Team at our sponsor @JacobsConnects. Tim has been at the forefront of transport planning for 25+ years and spoke of the importance of measuring car use by car kilometres #TPDay2024 #TransportPlanning

David Conolly, Director of Low Carbon Mobility for our sponsor @SYSTRA_UKIRL, focuses on the importance of reducing fossil fuel use, encouraging messaging that emphasises tackling emissions rather than penalising car users.

Opening the discussion, Fiona Brown, Interim Director of Transport Strategy and Analysis at @transcotland reiterated the importance of transport professionals setting a strong example for other sectors in aiming for net zero #TPDay2024 #TransportPlanning

Also being presented tonight is the Young Transport Planner of the Year Award, won by both Hannah Donovan and Devon Barrett for the contributions they have made as transport planning professionals at the beginning of their careers. #TPDay2024 #TransportPlanningDay

Chair of @TransPlanSoc, Ben Plowden, opens the second session by presenting the Transport Planner of the Year Award for 2024. Warm congratulations to @nicola_waight on becoming this year’s winner! #TPDay2024 #TransportPlanning

And that’s a wrap on our plenary session! Some incredible insights from our speakers. We’re now taking a short break before moving on to our final session—a panel Q&A. Stay tuned for more! #TPDay2024 #TPDay #TransportPlanning

To conclude the first session, we’ll hear from Ed Downer, Transport and Mobility Associate at @BuroHappold. #TPDay2024 #TPDay #TransportPlanning

How can we address the funding gap to afford this? Sharon Payne suggests implementing road user charges based on vehicle size, weight, and emissions, plus increasing taxes on electric and hybrid vehicles. #TPDay2024 #TPDay #TransportPlanning @enyapnorahs

What’s the key to encouraging sustainable transport? Sharon Payne highlights the need for more public transport routes, subsidies for services, and investment in infrastructure that supports active travel. #TPDay2024 #TPDay #TransportPlanning @enyapnorahs

Reducing car use isn’t just an urban challenge - it’s a rural one too! Up next, Sharon Payne, Regional Rural Mobility Manager at @TransportEast will discuss how rural mobility can adapt to reduce car use. #TPDay2024 #TPDay #TransportPlanning @enyapnorahs

“We need to be realistic about which car trips are fine to take—a GP appointment, your child’s sports match…”, says @RACFoundation’s Steve Gooding. A challenge to consider the real-world needs of drivers. #TPDay2024 #TPDay #TransportPlanning

Chair of Transport Planning Society, @BenPlowden, opens the day and kicks off the discussion of the principles, policies, practicalities and politics of reducing car use in the UK. Stay tuned to hear more! #TPDay2024 #TPDay #TransportPlanning