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🎁 Making a difference, one box at a time   At Steer, we are proud to support a range of charities this season through our Women in Steer (WiS) initiative. Colleagues across our UK offices—London, Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham—have come together to donate essential items and gifts to local charities.   📦 In London and Birmingham, we supported St Mungo's by donating shoeboxes filled with essentials and small luxuries for women experiencing or at risk of homelessness. St Mungo’s works directly with people experiencing homelessness, providing services to help them find paths away from homelessness for good.   📚 In Manchester, we donated toys to Wood Street Mission, a children’s charity helping families in Manchester and Salford. This charity supports children’s well-being and development by providing toys, books, and essential items to children and families in need.   📦 In Leeds, we contributed to North^Church's Boxes of Hope appeal by donating thoughtfully prepared gift boxes for women, ensuring they feel supported and valued during the holiday season.   These gifts are a small gesture with a big impact—reminding families and women that they are seen, valued, and supported during what can be a particularly difficult time of year.   A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, to the WiS team for organising, and to the Staff Forum for their support. Together, we’re helping to make the season a little brighter for those in need.   #StMungos #WoodStreetMission #BoxesOfHope #socialimpact #womeninsteer #wearesteer

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Steer! ✨🎄   As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to thank our clients and colleagues for a year of collaboration, impact, and progress.   2024 in Review: This year, we celebrated milestones like the 25th anniversary of our operations in Italy and Colombia and launched a refreshed brand narrative, reinforcing our commitment to solving complex challenges and delivering powerful solutions that connect people, places and economies.   🌍 Global highlights: - In North America, we are working with MassDOT to develop the Massachusetts Regional Rail Ridership Tool to support the advancement of commuter rail within the Commonwealth. We've also advised the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on toll and ridership impacts of a Congestion Relief Zone. - Across Latin America, we continue to work on key rail and port projects, including studies for the Catatumbo Train and Bogota-Cundinamarca railway, and in Chile, rail studies for Aconcagua and advice to the Port of Valparaíso on pedestrian and truck interactions. - In EMEA, our role as Major Sports Events Mobility Partner for the Greater London Authority, delivery of projects such as the Leeds Mass Transit System and several high-profile sustainable energy projects in Italy showcase our ability to deliver solutions for complex challenges. Looking ahead, we remain focused on creating value for our clients, combining expertise and innovation to tackle critical challenges.   🌟 Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a bright 2025! 🌟

Steer at TRB 2025: leading the way in rail and mobility innovation   We’re thrilled to be attending the 2025 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting! At Steer, we’re proud of our extensive work in the rail sector across North America, helping to transform and improve rail systems for the future. Here’s how we’re making an impact: 🔹 Ridership expertise for some of North America’s largest intercity passenger rail operators. 🔹 Comprehensive rail system development, from forecasting to service planning. 🔹 Active involvement in 10 FRA Corridor Identification and Development (CID) corridors across 15 states. 🔹 Business Cases for major rail investments in the US and Canada. 🔹 Innovative regional fare systems to improve the passenger experience.   👉 Want to connect with our experts? Meet Mark Mukherji and Kate Yu at TRB 2025 to learn more about our work in the rail sector and how we’re shaping the future of mobility. 👉 Read more about our participation at TRB 2025: https://lnkd.in/enU2t7pn

🌟 Our UK Graduate Scheme is open – Launch your career with Steer! 🌟   Are you a graduate looking to make a real impact? Steer’s 2024 Global Graduate Scheme is your chance to shape the future of mobility, cities, and sustainability while building a career you’ll love.   ✨ Why Steer? - Hit the ground running: Get stuck into real projects from day one. Learn from the best: Work with some of the most talented people in the industry. - Find your passion: Rotate across different areas of the business and discover what excites you. - Grow with support: From mentorship to hands-on learning, we’re here to help you succeed. - Choose your base: Join us in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds.   🎯 Who we’re looking for: - Bright, curious problem-solvers who want to make a difference. - Strong communicators and team players. - Graduates who are eager to learn and grow into future consulting leaders.   📌 What’s in it for you? - Exciting projects that make a real impact on communities and the environment. - A competitive salary and great benefits. - A supportive, inclusive workplace where you can thrive.   Ready to start your journey? 🔗 Apply now for the 2024 UK Steer Consultant Programme: https://lnkd.in/ee64yBJE 🗓 Applications close: Midnight, 17th January 2025.   #graduateopportunities #shapethefuture #wearesteer

Steer was delighted to lead a multi-consultancy team to deliver a public realm vision and strategy for the Culture Mile BID to establish a greener, more connected neighbourhood with versatile cultural spaces. How was this achieved practically?   Working with many stakeholders across the area, Steer worked closely with AR Urbanism and AUTHENTIC FUTURES LTD to build an extensive programme of engagement, completing a thorough assessment of background conditions. This was then developed into a project bank, drawing together short- and long-term interventions, then progressing these conceptual ideas into a cohesive strategy.   julie bowerman, Director at Steer, said: “Working with stakeholders across the Culture Mile, including City of London Corporation, revealed a shared vision for a more connected and inclusive neighbourhood. By bringing together new programmes and enhancing existing assets, we’ve created an inspiring framework for the future. We’re proud to have been part of this transformational project and look forward to seeing these plans come to life.” Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/eW-p2rJY #London #CultureMile #WeAreSteer

🌍 Driving Sustainable Change in Southwark Steer is proud to have been the technical partner for the freight workstream of the Southwark Climate Collective (SCC) Programme, a pioneering initiative funded by the UKSPF and led by Better Bankside BID. The programme focused on reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality in Southwark through innovative and sustainable practices across the freight, supply chain, energy and waste sectors. 📦🚚 As part of the freight workstream, we conducted audits of freight activities across Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), developing a bespoke digital tool to help businesses log delivery, collection, and servicing data. Using this information, we provided tailored recommendations under four key themes: reduce, remode, retime, and reroute freight journeys. We also delivered a 3-part training series, supporting local businesses in adopting sustainable freight practices and amplifying the programme’s impact. The results? A 6% reduction in deliveries and servicing activity across a five-month period and enhanced collaboration between businesses to change freight behaviours. This successfully demonstrates the potential for data-driven recommendations to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. We’re thrilled to be part of such a transformative project, showcasing the power of collaboration and innovation to tackle climate change. Together, we’re creating a more sustainable future. 🌱 To read more about the project, click here: https://lnkd.in/eMxbViqS Ali Memory Christa M. Fiona Jenkins Stewart Kelly Hannah Thomas #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FreightInnovation #WeAreSteer #SouthwarkClimateCollective 

We’re excited to announce that Steer will once again participate in the Transportation Research Board 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., from January 5-9!   As regular attendees of this important event, we look forward to connecting with the transportation community to engage in meaningful discussions, share ideas, and explore opportunities to shape the future of mobility.   This time, we’re proud to have a team of experts attending, including: Herbert Higginbotham, Michael Snavely, Kate Bridges, Mark Mukherji, Kate Yu, and Ilya Chistyakov. Whether it’s exchanging insights, discussing challenges, or exploring innovative solutions, we’re eager to connect with you. 💬 Let’s start the conversation early - Interested in learning more about our work or setting up a meeting during the event? Reach out now to schedule a time to connect.   We look forward to seeing you there and continuing our shared journey toward a brighter transportation future!   #TRBAM #WeAreSteer

UK Airports: Connecting communities and driving growth ✈️ Last week at the AirportsUK Annual Conference, Peter Wiener, Associate, and Martin Lavrilloux, Principal Aviation Consultant, presented Steer’s findings on the economic contribution of UK airports. These airports underpin at least £159 billion GVA (6.4% of the UK economy) and support over 982,000 jobs directly and indirectly. Here’s how the £159 billion GVA breaks down: - Core airport activities: £11 billion GVA and 145,000 jobs from on-site activities. Including supply chain activities, this grows to £27 billion GVA and 271,000 jobs. - Airlines and exports by air: £26 billion GVA and 390,000 jobs supported by airlines. Air freight contributes £96 billion GVA (3.9% of the UK’s total GVA), with certain regions, like the North East and Wales, particularly reliant on exports by air. - Tourism: UK airports support £8.2 billion GVA and 285,000 jobs through inbound tourism. - International students: Airports underpin £2.4 billion GVA and 36,000 jobs through spending by international students, 74% of whom are based outside London. - Foreign direct investment: Airports play a critical role in driving at least £1.2 billion annually in inward FDI. These figures highlight how UK airports are not just transport hubs, but engines of economic growth, connectivity, and regional development. Read the full case study with more detailed insights here: https://lnkd.in/ei2TE5iW #flightpathtogrowth #airportsukconf24 #connectivity #economicimpact #wearesteer

🚴 Steer x Active Travel Academy – Collaboration Launches! 🌍 We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Active Travel Academy at the University of Westminster, which aims to empower active travel practitioners by making academic research more accessible globally! 💡 What’s the big idea? Steer is supporting the creation of reader-friendly lay summaries for key papers from the Active Travel Studies journal. These summaries condense 8,000-word research papers into just 10-minute reads. Armed with these insights, professionals can seamlessly incorporate evidence-based strategies into active travel projects. ✨ Launch highlights: This week, we celebrated the launch of the collaboration at our London office. Forward-thinking representatives from London Borough councils and active travel organisations gathered to hear: Steer Director Lisa Martin and UK Active Travel Lead Dom Smith, and Tom Cohen from the Active Travel Academy share their vision for the project Robert Egan, visiting from Trinity College Dublin, who captivated the audience with insights from his research paper on why teenage boys cycle more than girls—and how to address the gap 🌟 What’s next? We’re thrilled to announce Research Talks, an online event series showcasing impactful active travel studies from across the globe. These sessions will equip practitioners with actionable insights to transform communities worldwide. Let’s pave the way for a more connected, sustainable future—one pedal at a time. Stay tuned for more updates! 🚲 Find out more about the collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/e-z9AUVJ Alex Roberts Louise Jaitly Matthew Clark Simon Davies Kate Hair Ali Memory Fiona Jenkins Stewart Kelly #ActiveTravel #KnowledgeSharing #WeAreSteer

🏠 New UK planning rules – challenges and opportunities for local authorities As the UK government provides further details on its approach to delivering 1.5 million homes, our Planning Reform Story Map helps demonstrate some of the challenges and opportunities local authorities will have to consider. These are: - Prioritising brownfield – a default 'yes' to development - A 'common sense' approach to greenbelt - reviewing greenbelt boundaries to help meet housing targets that will identify and prioritise lower quality ‘grey belt’ land.   - Identification of a set of 'golden rules', ensuing development provides the necessary infrastructure for local communities, such as access to key services (GP surgeries, schools) and public transport. With the government providing additional funding to local authorities to help speed up the planning decision making and support technical studies and site assessments, analysis and tools underpinned by spatial data can play an important role in helping local authorities grapple with their new housing targets. Reach out to Steven Bishop or Oliver Russell to explore this further. Access our Planning Reform Story Map today for more insights: https://lnkd.in/e7yfzxvW #NPPF #PlanningReform #StoryMap