Independent Transport Commission
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The Independent Transport Commission, abbreviated to ITC, is a research charity and think tank based in the United Kingdom, devoted to exploring issues in the fields of transport, planning and land use. It is politically neutral, and has established a reputation as a nationally respected independent voice on transport and planning policy.[1]
Abbreviation | ITC |
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Formation | 1999; 25 years ago (1999) |
Type | Charitable organization Public Policy Think Tank |
Chairman Director | Terry Hill Dr Matthew Niblett |
Website | www.theitc.org.uk |
It played a key role shaping policy in the 2000s (decade) with the publication of a series of authoritative and groundbreaking reports on road pricing, suburban planning, long-distance travel, and the future of transport.[2]
The ITC increased its influence to policymakers since 2010 with a series of reports[3] on UK aviation, freight and logistics, paying for roads, and the spatial effects of High-Speed Rail.
The commission delivers its work by publishing reports and policy papers, hosting special lectures and discussion evenings, and meeting with senior officials. The current director is Dr Matthew Niblett, and the chairman of trustees is Terry Hill CBE, also chairman of the Ove Arup Foundation.