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Insights

24 June 2025

Can personas help us to fill the data gaps on LGBTQ+ experiences of public transport?

During Pride Month, we’re reflecting on the role of visibility — not just in culture, but in infrastructure planning.
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20 June 2025

Does the comprehensive spending review offer overlooked opportunities for London?

New funding offers London boroughs a chance to unlock long-term regeneration.
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12 June 2025

Comprehensive Spending Review: What is the outlook for transport, housing and infrastructure?

CSR 2025 boosts housing, transport, energy; delivery, private investment, and public support are key.
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28 May 2025

Connected economies: what we learned about planning, housing and transport at Steer Group’s UKREiiF fringe event

Insights from Steer’s UKREiiF event on building sustainable, liveable and better-connected communities.
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19 May 2025

What we learned at ‘Ramping Up: Unlocking the value in EV infrastructure investment’

What will it take to scale EV charging? Insights from our expert panel on the investment challenges and opportunities ahead.
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16 May 2025

From feasibility to finance: commercialising heat networks for place-based growth

Discover how heat networks can unlock investment-ready, low-carbon infrastructure to support sustainable housing growth across the UK.
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1 May 2025

Can bus franchising help further the UK’s journey to zero emission bus fleets?

Does bus franchising enable faster ZEB rollout? Cities like Manchester and Liverpool offer early clues.
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17 April 2025

Energy from waste: How can local authorities mitigate financial impact of the ETS?

Welcome back to our series exploring the multifaceted world of the Energy from Waste (EfW).
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4 April 2025

How is EV doing in Europe’s Big Five economies?

As Europe accelerates towards a zero-emission future, what’s really driving EV adoption—and what’s holding it back?
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2 April 2025

Beyond the rails: Our key takeaways from ‘Future of railway innovation and entrepreneurialism’

What lessons can we learn from the innovators of the past?
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28 March 2025

How do we make money out of EV charging?

Amid conflicting and often inflammatory headlines, what is the real state of our transition to electric vehicles?
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Our people

Stephen Wainwright

UK Managing Director
Stephen drives transport solutions through leadership, economics, and regulation.

Chris Hanley

Director & Joint Head of Planning
Chris champions sustainable transport planning, creating better places through innovation.

Nicola Kane

Director
Nicola shapes future-ready transport policies and strategic investments.

Steven Bishop

Director
Steven leads sustainable transport planning, balancing economic and environmental goals.

Serbjeet Kohli

Director
Serbjeet delivers expert transport modelling, revenue forecasting, and investment insights.

Simon Statham

Director
Simon shapes transport strategies, aligning investment with economic and sustainability goals.

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