Ahead of this month’s CiTTi Awards 2024 ceremony, City Transport & Traffic Innovation Magazine is profiling each of this year’s finalists – continuing with those shortlisted for The Transport Inclusivity and Accessibility Award!
This award recognises initiatives that have advanced the profession of transport planning itself, through pioneering practices, research, or methodologies that contribute to the development of sustainable urban transport.
Entries highlighted a commitment to advancing sustainable transport practices through the development of transport hubs, stations, active travel areas and other densely-populated urban areas.
This year’s finalists are:
City of London Corporation
City of London Corporation is nominated for the All Change at Bank project that has transformed Bank Junction from a heavily trafficked route into a more inclusive and welcoming public space. This was achieved by shifting the focus from vehicular traffic to pedestrian priority, narrowing carriageways, widening pavements, and creating larger public areas above the busy Bank Underground station. Two of the previous seven vehicle-accessible arms of the junction were closed to motor vehicles as part of the public realm improvements, rebalancing the space between pedestrians and vehicles. This change has made the area more inclusive, offering space for pedestrians and those with mobility aids to move at their own pace, with improved crossing points, seating, and greening. The project’s objectives included reducing casualties, alleviating pedestrian crowding, improving air quality, and enhancing the perception of the area as a place to stay rather than simply pass through.Medway Council & Project Centre
Medway Council & Project Centre are nominated for the launch of the Safer, Healthier Streets Programme in 2023, focusing on road safety, reducing congestion, improving connectivity, and promoting sustainable transport. The programme delivered five strategic red routes, seven school streets, and moving traffic enforcement at eight locations. The design approach combined technical assessments with community insights, involving key stakeholders, and conducting consultations to ensure inclusivity. The School Streets initiative, enforced by ANPR cameras, made Medway the first authority in southeast Kent to implement timed road closures around schools. The moving traffic enforcement programme was launched in July 2023, ensuring motorists obey road rules at key locations, while red routes addressed congestion from large goods vehicles and illegal parking, using 24/7 camera enforcement. Extensive engagement with residents and businesses ensured the programmes met the needs of the community.Mobilityways with Prologis, Zeelo & Stagecoach
Mobilityways with Prologis, Zeelo & Stagecoach are nominated for their work on Prologis’ DIRFT site in Northamptonshire, home to over 10,000 commuters. The partnership used data from a Commute IQ survey to understand commuting patterns, identify sustainable alternatives, and reduce Scope 3 emissions. Based on these findings, Prologis introduced sustainable transport options, including smart bus services through Zeelo and Stagecoach, and lift-sharing initiatives via the Liftshare platform. Key outcomes include a 4% reduction in single-occupancy commutes, a 5% increase in lift-sharing, and a 3% rise in bus use. The project has saved commuters significant fuel costs and has reduced CO2 emissions. Prologis is now expanding the model across the UK, with potential for international growth.WSP
WSP is nominated for its work towards achieving Vision Zero, aiming to eliminate fatal and serious casualties on roads through a Safe System approach. A key challenge is prioritising actions to reduce KSIs with limited budgets. WSP’s data-driven approach, initially used in the City of London, helps authorities make informed, cost-effective decisions on road safety. It developed three tools: a Power BI Collision Dashboard, a Vision Zero Action Plan, and a Collision Cluster Analysis and Comparison Tool. The dashboard simplifies collision data analysis, reducing report preparation time drastically. The Action Plan prioritises actions based on potential impact, cost, and effort. The Cluster Analysis Tool consolidates data to identify high-priority schemes. The tools were shaped through workshops with experts and stakeholders, enabling more efficient, data-led decision-making. Authorities are already using them to prioritise actions, with positive feedback on their ease of use. Although the impact on KSI reduction is ongoing, the tools are helping select the most effective safety measures.Zeelo
Zeelo is nominated for its software and services to organisations like Tesco and Ocado to improve the efficiency, trust, and sustainability of commuter shuttle bus programs. As car dependency increases and public transportation declines, Zeelo helps employers tackle mobility challenges, particularly for shift workers, by addressing issues like recruitment, retention, and absenteeism. Its technology-driven solutions bridge gaps between operators and organizations, offering managed services, cutting-edge tech, and a vetted fleet network. Zeelo adapts to various transportation needs, ensuring smooth program transitions and impactful results, connecting people to work affordably and sustainably.
Acclaimed Irish stand-up comedian Andrew Ryan has been announced as the special guest host of CiTTi Awards 2024. He will reveal all the winners on Tuesday November 26 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in central London.
The ceremony will be attended by 200 of the UK’s leading transport professionals from local, regional and central government and other place stakeholders – including landowners, developers, and business improvement districts – and their project partners, such as architects, planners, contractors, and technology companies.
Guests will be greeted with a drinks reception held in the Balmoral Suite ahead of the winners being announced within the impressive surrounds of the Grand Hall, which features arched ornate ceilings, beautiful wood-panelling and dramatic chandeliers.
November’s trophy-giving ceremony and public announcement of the winners follows a thorough and exacting shortlisting and judging process, which saw more than 20 transport industry experts evaluate written entries and Zoom-based presentations from nearly 90 organisations across 20 categories.
Tables of 10 and individual tickets can be purchased here. Each seat booked includes a ticket that grants each guest access to the pre-ceremony drinks reception, a three-course dinner, the trophy-giving presentation and invaluable networking opportunities.
Anyone is welcome to attend CiTTi Awards 2024. You do not need to be an finalist to book, so secure your place now for this year’s most exciting social event in the UK transportation sector’s calendar!
The third annual CiTTi Awards will be held on 26 November 2024 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector – and to book your table!
