Honorary Professor of Transport Studies, UCL
I am Honorary Professor in the Centre for Transport Studies at UCL. I was formerly Chief Scientist at the Department for Transport. Earlier in my career I was a member of the scientific staff of the Medical Research Council and a civil servant in various Whitehall departments.
My research interests focus on the growth of travel demand, particularly as this is influenced by demographic factors, and on how this demand is met by investment in the transport system, as this is influenced by transport policy and new technologies.
Road building is supposed to cut congestion and boost the economy – my research suggests otherwise
Apr 11, 2021 12:33 pm UTC| Economy
British politicians, national and local, tend to like investing in roads. The Treasury believes that the Department for Transports approach to economic analysis is sound, and so is willing to award substantial funds. The...
Why a UK 'cycling and walking revolution' won't reduce car travel
Aug 26, 2020 11:35 am UTC| Insights & Views
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced 2 billion to create thousands of miles of protected bike lanes and pedestrian space. There are lots of good reasons to encourage walking and cycling active travel, as its...
HS2: the government has failed to value the real benefits – expert
Feb 13, 2020 00:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
A new high-speed rail route between London and the north of England has finally been given the go-ahead. Boris Johnson, the UK prime minister, announced the governments decision, despite the dramatic escalation in...
Driverless cars won't deliver a transport revolution – and the auto industry stands to lose out
Oct 20, 2019 10:17 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
The breathless hype around driverless electric vehicles once promised an urban transport revolution, with claims that new technologies would ease congestion and eliminate harmful emissions. The potential benefits of these...
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