With this year’s CiTTi Awards three weeks away, its judges are reflecting on the transformative nature of a successful entry, with one judge prioritising projects that sought to make a tangible difference and support sustainable city development.
Trevor Ellis is the owner of Trevor Ellis Consulting, a UK-based specialist consultancy working in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and has spent over 25 years working in electronics and electro-optical systems, with more than 20 years working in ITS.
Ellis has also worked as a specialist consultant working on Road User Charging systems, traffic detection systems, automatic number plate recognition systems, traffic management systems, enforcement systems, traffic data and journey time monitoring systems.
Ellis spoke to City Transport & Traffic Innovation Magazine to divulge his reasons behind successful entries and how entrants could demonstrate their project’s measurable impact ahead of the third annual CiTTi Awards, which takes place at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in central London on 26 November 2024.
Why did you choose to be a judge at the CiTTi Awards?
I think awards can not only recognise the achievements of many talented individuals and teams in our industry, but can also stimulate others to achieve similar positive results in their area. For these reasons I would like to help in the awards process if I can.
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What is the biggest challenge facing those with responsibility for developing urban transport and traffic schemes in 2024?
I think one of the biggest challenges is balancing the needs of car users with environmental concerns around pollution and climate change, and reducing congestion.
What do look for in a winning entry?
I look for something that really makes a difference, and something that gives measurable results.
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!
