Technology and Innovation in Transport: A UK Perspective

NTC@Maryland welcomed Dr. Miles Elsden to the University of Maryland on May 1 for remarks to a campus audience and an interactive webinar simulcast. Dr. Elsden presented a UK perspective on major external challenges facing transportation today, such as population growth and extreme weather, and discussed the role of technology and innovation in developing future transport systems.

His presentation outlined technology drivers impacting the UK transport sector, as well as recent activities the UK Government has taken to support technology and innovation in the way goods and people move around. Dr. Elsden also addressed future challenges and opportunities to be faced by a new UK Government.

A recording of the full presentation can be found at: http://ter.ps/ntcElsden

Published April 22, 2015