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August 2025 Newsletter

August has been a busy month for the Centre of Excellence.


We’ve been sharing tools, studies, and resources to help you work smarter and deliver better outcomes. From September onwards, we have even more events, training, and content being brought to you to help make your job easier.

Here is a quick look back, and a preview of what’s next. 

 


What we shared in August: 

Here are the resources and insights we’ve published and shared this past month: 

  • Transport for the South East | Lorry Parking Study & Warehousing Provision Study 

  • Carbon Track | Accounting Resources 

  • GOV.UK | Climate Change Risk Assessment 

  • Transport for the South East | Preparing for Climate Change – Climate Adaptation Hive Tool added 

  • A4 Berkshire | Quality Bus Corridor and Active Travel Improvements 

  • TfSE | Carbon Assessment Playbook 

         + Introduction to the tool webinar 

         + Building a Baseline Carbon Evidence Base 

  • CIHT Webinar | Using Personas to Support Travel Behaviour Change  

  • Engaging Young People in Consultations Toolkit (EYPiC) 

  • Gender Equality Toolkit in Transport (GET IT) 

All these resources are available now on the Centre of Excellence platform along with many more. 


What’s Coming Up in September: 

We’ve got a packed schedule of events, full of insights and practical learning.

Comprehensive details for all listings can be found on the centre of Excellence events page.


Here’s what to watch out for: 

1. Buses: Findings and Recommendations | Webinar  

September date TBC (invites coming soon) 


We’ve concluded our major piece of work on buses. This session will share findings and recommendations for local authorities covering: 

  • Devolution 

  • Franchising and Enhanced Partnerships  

  • Cross-boundary infrastructure planning 

  • Cross-subsidy strategies 

  • Engaging Gen Z | Webinar

2. 16 September | Hosted by: Leo Meller, Eleven 


Learn how to reach and influence a hard-to-engage audience through case studies and practical strategies that work. 

 

3. Active Travel Modelling Clinic - Webinar

26 September | Hosted by: Dr Joshua Jiao, Analysis Manager 


Discover how different modelling approaches impacted business case success, with a Local Authority Showcase. 

 

4. Data Science and AI | In Person

An introduction to the field of Data Science and AI for Transport Training Day. 

Date: TBC | Location: Venue TBC (hybrid options will be considered) 


We’re developing a comprehensive hands-on training experience designed to help you apply AI confidently in transport planning and data analysis. Topics include: 


  • AI essentials: Key concepts and ethics 


  • Practical sessions:

  - Using Copilot to generate, explain, and debug Python code

  - How to apply prompt engineering to summarise policy documents and analyse qualitative data

  - Exploration of AI-powered data cleaning, pattern detection, and hypothesis generation


  • Guided case study: Analyse a full transport dataset using AI tools, create visualisations, and interpret results.


Invitations and sign-up links for TBC events will be with you soon.


In the meantime, if you’re keen to help shape the AI course or have ideas for future topic, We’d love your input.


Please get in touch by emailing coe@transportforthesoutheast.org.uk  




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