Institute for Transport Studies

Open Days

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New tool shows impacts of combining public transport and cycling

Replacing 10% of car journeys with cycling and public transport shows significant social, environmental and economic benefits, according to a new study.

How zero-emission flights could redefine travel

Zero-emission flights could transform travel, but their true environmental impact depends on the industry’s transparency and traveller choices

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Exploring the health benefits of net-zero transport

The Healthy Low-carbon Transport Hub (HLTH) will lead research into the health benefits of low-carbon transport, with a focus on co-creating effective solutions.

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Open Days
biclaR study
The Impact of Travel
Net Zero health boost

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Institute for Transport Studies

The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research feeds directly into our teaching, which means you’ll learn about the latest developments in your field from world-leading researchers.

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Research and innovation

We are a leading transport research centre worldwide. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research mission is to support the development of intelligent mobility systems that are connected, inclusive, productive and resilient.