Transport Planning Society
The Transport Planning Society (TPS) is the UK’s sole professional body for transport planning, aiming to raise its profile and guide the profession.
- Date
- 10 November 2025
- Time
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Overview
Every year, the Transport Planning Society celebrates ‘Transport Planning Day’ to highlight the vital role transport planning plays in shaping places, improving connectivity, and enhancing people’s lives. We also celebrate transport planners and showcase best practice from across the profession.
This year, the campaign focuses on planning and delivering an integrated transport system that connects policy, places, and people.
Integration will be essential to ensure networks are sustainable, efficient, and accessible, without leaving communities behind or worsening existing inequalities.
By embedding integration across government, land-use planning, and transport investment, we can create more equitable access, support decarbonisation, and distribute the benefits of good connectivity more fairly across the UK.
Programme
15.30 - 16.00
Registration
16.00 - 16.05
Introduction by Nicola Kane, TPS Chair
16.05 - 16.15
Keynote address by Ruth Cadbury MP
16.15 - 16.25
Keynote address by Vernon Everitt
16.25 - 16.35
Plenary address by Andy Summers
16.35 - 16:45
Short Q&A
16.45 - 17.25
Coffee and tea break
17.25 - 17.45
Transport Planner of the Year and Young Transport Planner of the Year award presentation
17.45 - 18.30
Panel session: Stephen Holgate (Tracsis), Angela Lopez Garces (Jacobs), YTPOTY, Joely Hill, Jonny Anstead
18.30 - 18.45
Audience Q&A
18.45 - 18.55
Closing remarks by TPS chair
18.55 - 20.00
Networking in Smeaton Room
Speakers
Ruth Cadbury
Brentford and Isleworth
member of parliament
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Ruth Cadbury
Ruth Cadbury is the Labour MP for Brentford & Isleworth, a seat she has represented since 2015. In 2024 she was elected Chair of the Transport Select Committee, where she leads parliamentary scrutiny of the Government’s transport policy and infrastructure. A former town planner and long-serving Hounslow councillor, she has also held frontbench roles on housing, planning and local government, and champions sustainable, safe and inclusive transport.
Vernon Everitt
Transport for Wales / Greater Manchester
Chair / Transport Commissioner
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Vernon Everitt
Vernon Everitt is Chair of Transport for Wales and Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, where he leads delivery of the integrated Bee Network. With over 40 years’ experience across finance, transport and technology, he previously served as Managing Director for Customers, Communication and Technology at Transport for London, overseeing customer strategy, digital innovation and the London 2012 Olympic transport campaign. He also chairs the National Grid ESO Technology Advisory Council.
Andrew Summers
Transport East
Chief Executive
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Andrew Summers
Andrew Summers is Chief Executive of Transport East, the Sub-national Transport Body for Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Southend and Thurrock. He leads delivery of the region’s Transport Strategy and Strategic Investment Programme, advising government and supporting partners on integrated transport that drives growth, decarbonisation and inclusion. Andrew joined in 2020 from Transport for London, where he led the Active Travel strategy team, and now works with regional leaders to shape sustainable transport investment.
Stephen Holgate
Tracsis
Divisional Contracts Manager
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Stephen Holgate
Stephen Holgate is Divisional Contracts Manager at Tracsis, overseeing commercial contracts across all business units with both clients and suppliers. He ensures compliance throughout the supply chain while safeguarding against risk and optimising commercial opportunities. With extensive experience in contract management, Stephen plays a pivotal role in aligning Tracsis’ operations with strategic goals, supporting growth while maintaining robust governance and strong client-supplier relationships.
Angela Lopez Garces
Jacobs
Organisation Senior Associate Director of Transport Planning
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Angela Lopez Garces
Angela Lopez Garces is a Senior Associate Director of Transport Planning at Jacobs with over 20 years’ experience in modelling and appraising major transport schemes. She has contributed to landmark projects including the London Olympics, Crossrail, Northern Powerhouse Rail and the Merseytravel Rolling Stock Replacement. Recently appointed to the Department for Transport’s Shadow Joint Analysis Development Panel, Angela also serves as Northwest Deputy Regional Lead for Women in Transport, championing innovation, collaboration and inclusivity across the sector.
Joely Hill
WSP
Associate Transport Planner
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Joely Hill
Joely Hill is an Associate Transport Planner at WSP in London, with over 12 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors, including roles at Transport for London and a London borough. She holds a degree in Planning and an MSc in Transport Planning & Engineering. In 2025, Joely was elected as a Board Director of the Transport Planning Society, supporting professional development and sustainable, efficient transport systems.
Jonny Anstead
TOWN
Founding Director
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Jonny Anstead
Jonny Anstead is a Founding Director of TOWN, a developer dedicated to showing how housing and regeneration can be a force for good. He brings a housing perspective to the question of integration, leading projects that prioritise community, low-carbon design and social value. Jonny also chairs the Quality of Life Foundation and speaks widely on sustainable development, cohousing and child-friendly cities, championing better places and higher standards across the built environment.
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