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Freight largely operates in the background, and it usually does this very well. So why should it matter to planners and decision-makers in the public sector?

Steer Associate Fiona Jenkins explores why local authorities should make the most of freight.

https://t.co/nfie6HOlCk

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⚽ Thousands of fans rely on rail to reach games weekly. Gary Steele, Project Lead for the Football on Rail Initiative, explores the challenges involved with evolving travel patterns, sustainability, and capacity constraints.

Listen to the episode here: https://t.co/uMU6fvycza

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The Future Transport Forum 2025 is due to take place in Southampton next week with Steer playing a leading role with our colleagues Fiona Jenkins and Matthew Clarke both featuring on panels to discuss exciting developments on the ground across the UK.
https://t.co/FVrXNl6HrG

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Steer Director Nicola Kane recently took part in a round-table discussion on 'How to ensure regeneration projects reach their full potential'.

For key findings, or to watch the full discussion, click here: https://t.co/pW6e5hU08t

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An incredible day at TRB 2025! Three of our colleagues presented Steer’s innovative work yesterday. We’re looking forward to the rest of the week at #trb2025 and the opportunities to connect, share ideas, and explore the future of transportation.

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🚂 200 years ago, the Stockton & Darlington Railway revolutionised transport, connecting communities & shaping economies.

Steer is proud to have contributed to rail advisory globally for nearly 50 years.

We’re excited to join #railway200 celebrations—stay tuned for more!

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At Steer, we are proud to support a range of charities this season through our Women in Steer (WiS) initiative. Colleagues across our UK offices—London, Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham—have come together to donate essential items and gifts to local charities.

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🎄 Happy Holidays from Steer!

We want to take a moment to thank our clients and colleagues for a year of collaboration, impact, and progress.

Looking ahead, we remain focused on creating value for our clients, combining expertise and innovation to tackle critical challenges.

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Steer was the technical partner for the freight workstream of the Southwark Climate Collective, a UKSPF-funded initiative led by Better Bankside BID. The programme tackles carbon emissions & air quality through sustainable practices.

Read more: https://t.co/xPFsaXcvcB

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We’re excited to announce our partnership with the @Active_ATA at the @UniWestminster, which aims to empower active travel practitioners by making academic research more accessible globally!

Read more: https://t.co/6QI0zYi848

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As the UK government provides further details on its approach to delivering 1.5 million homes, our Planning Reform Story Map helps demonstrate some of the challenges and opportunities local authorities will have to consider.

Access it here: https://t.co/Zi6uNB5Zvd

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Another successful UK Local Transport Summit wrapped up in Bedford last week with valuable discussions had by all on everything from integrating modes of transit to addressing the transport planning skills gap. Read below for Steer’s key takeaways.

https://t.co/Y82yjQmJbY

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Steer’s Planning Reform Story Map offers a data-driven, transit-oriented view of green and grey belt potential in England, providing guidance for building well-connected, sustainable homes.

Access the map: https://t.co/Zi6uNB5Zvd

Read the full article: https://t.co/ECZx4UprhA

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This year Steer and @FourthEconomy co-authored a white paper that aimed to understand how last-mile deliveries replacing individual car trips could bring down greenhouse gases in cities and suburbs across the US.

https://t.co/jQjxjY3bW3

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Steer is proud to headline the 2024 Local Transport Summit, taking place in Bedford on 4-5 December. We’re driving key discussions, sourcing top-tier speakers, and helping shape the future of local transport planning.

Find out more here:
https://t.co/IdQPGQlFBr

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Every matchday, thousands of fans rely on trains. But how do we tackle congestion, accessibility, and sustainability?

Hear Gary Steel, Project Lead for the Football on Rail Initiative, on how smarter rail planning is shaping football travel.

Listen now: https://t.co/uMU6fvycza

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Read our previous article on the history of New Towns here: https://t.co/gnGcQo18R9

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New Towns, the next chapter: How can Labour’s housing agenda shape the future? 🏘️

Steer Associate Martin Hubbard explores how to build well-connected, thriving, and sustainable communities while learning from the past.

Read on: https://t.co/OSkwulrF0L

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Steer - Post-pandemic passenger demand recovery: an interactive summary: https://t.co/SgwhT6wSS5

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🚆 Rail demand in Great Britain—have we reached a "new normal"?

Steer’s analysis of ORR's new data reveals rail journeys stabilising at 1.4B annually (+16% vs 2023), with commuter demand plateauing at 80% of 2019 levels.

Explore our findings—link in the comments 👇