July 2024 newsletter
Chat Forum
We have launched two new sections in our chat forum, following LTA requests. These are:
These are both LTA only spaces, and will be useful for officers to share best practice and tackle challenges they may be facing together. TfSE recently launched a modelling and Appraisal Forum, which meets quarterly. We will post updates in the Modelling section of our Chat Forum. Read more here: Summary of the first TfSE Modelling and Appraisal Forum.
Relating to this, our Analysis Manager Joshua Jiao has produced a blog on the importance of data. Read more here: Transport modelling.
Tools and Training
The Carbon Assessment Playbook is now available for officers. A training session will be held on 23 August, 10:00-12:00. Not able to make it? The session will be recorded and hosted on the site.
STB EV Charging Infrastructure Framework is now available via the Centre of Excellence under key tools. Training for this will be advertised on the site.
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation are inviting you to join an introduction to FHRG Carbon Calculation and Accounting Standard (CCAS.)
Training on TfN's EVCI Locate tool will be available in due course.
Resources
Bespoke content is being developed for the Centre of Excellence. One of the first pieces of content focuses on business case development, which was presented to attendees of the 18 June launch event. The slides that were used for the session are now live. These slides help officers identify where to start when planning a business case, by examining ‘why’ and ‘when’ you need a business case. Read more here: Business Case Development
We will have a number of Webinars on Business Case Development over the coming weeks, giving officers the opportunity to deep dive into every aspect of the Business Case process. The first will be on Funding and Financing – the options for leveraging the private sector. You can sign up and see our forward programme of Webinars on the events page: Events | CoE
New Case Studies
Newhaven Port Access Road Business Case
Our Head of Analysis, Sarah Valentine, has produced a case study on the development of the Newhaven Port Access Road business case. This was recently selected as an example of best practice by the DfT (Capturing Local Context in Transport Appraisal).
A Pre-Feasibility Study that looked at opportunities and constraints of Strood station, to explore how this would improve connections and regeneration.
New Webinars
A presentation from Dr Tim Heath, Arup's Global Director of Data Science and AI on 'Equipping the workforce for the AI era'. Equipping the Workforce for the Artificial Intelligence Era.
Procurement Training Webinar - This webinar outlines how CECA can drive best practice in the procurement space and an overview of legislative reform.