14 October 2026 · 2 min read

Transport Planning Day 2026: Transport Planning for Thriving People and Places

Transport Planning Day 2026: Transport Planning for Thriving People and Places
Written by AlexTPS_admin
Published on 14 Oct 2026

Transport Planning Day 2026 is fast approaching, with preparation for Monday 9 November well underway. The theme for this year is “Transport Planning for Thriving People and Places.”

We are welcoming a range of fantastic speakers including:

  • Professor Sir Chris Whitty
  • Elsie Bludell MP
  • Emma Partlow, CEO of the National Centre for Accessible Transport
  • And many more

The TPS encourages members, partners and the wider transport community to get involved, celebrate professional achievements and help demonstrate the essential role transport planning plays in shaping thriving people and places.

You can find out more and register here.

Regional events

We’re also celebrating with a host of events occuring in our regions.

Four events confirmed so far.

Region Event(s) When Where
East Informal social get-together Tuesday 10th November, 6 pm

 

 Grain & Hop Store, 69-76 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AB
Yorkshire and Humber Reflections on Transport Planning Day and the Local Transport Summit Weds 11th Nov, 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm Arup, 12 Wellington Pl, Leeds LS1 4AP
 North east Transport Planning for Thriving People and Places in the North East  Tuesday 10th November 12 pm The Core,

Bath Lane
Newcastle Helix
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5TF

Midlands Lunchtime webinar Tuesday 10th November 12 pm  Online

 

Further events expected in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland so keep an eye out for further details.