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How can we embed a business mindset into developing and delivering passenger rail in the US?   In this final article in our series on bringing business thinking to the rail sector, Steer Associate Director Mark Mukherji explores how an agile approach can help passenger rail projects maintain crucial momentum within the FRA CID Program.   Read the full article below and find the links to the previous articles in the comments! https://lnkd.in/e_bPAkNb

This month our India office celebrates its eighth year! In that time, our Steer India team has delivered successful projects for clients working in toll roads, e-mobility, and aviation, to name a few. We continue to push our boundaries to deliver value to the clients that we serve. Our team is growing too - and we’re excited to be opening a new office in Mumbai in the coming months. Alongside our team growth, we are expanding our service offer in the region to include technical due diligence, ESG, e-mobility, and sports and major event planning. #India #team #wearesteer

What did we learn at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) conference? Last week, Steer Associate Emily Alter, MPP delivered a talk on Steer’s business case development for Link21 in Northern California. As well as her presentation, ‘Equity in context-responsive evaluation methodologies,’ Emily gathered some reflections on the maturing Equity practice in the US and how this work can proceed in sometimes challenging circumstances. Read below. https://lnkd.in/gPp-9HFw

Our Election Reflections series continued today with an engaging session featuring Toby Poston, Director of Corporate Affairs at the BVRLA, and hosted by Matthew Clark, Associate Director, Steer.   In a timely conversation focused on the electric vehicle (EV) transition, our central question was, what strategies are essential for driving EV adoption under evolving policies?   Our key takeaways were:   - We need to embrace policy changes: Understanding and adapting to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and other policy shifts is crucial for accelerating EV adoption.   - Infrastructure investment is vital: Significant investment in charging infrastructure is needed to support the growing number of EVs on UK roads.   - Design for fleet transformation: Fleet operators are leading the way in EV adoption, but tailored strategies are needed for different vehicle types and uses.   - Overcome adoption barriers: Addressing cost, awareness, and accessibility issues is vital to make EVs more attractive to a broader audience.   - Collaboration is key: Strong partnerships between government and the private sector are essential to overcome challenges and drive progress. 🔗 Missed the event or want to be part of these important discussions? Watch the recording and register for the remaining events via the link in the comments. Want to stay in touch? Connect with Steer, Toby and Matthew on LinkedIn. Access the BVRLA's Road to Zero report - roadtozero.co.uk   #EVs #electricvehicles #transportstrategy #EVpolicy #wearesteer

We’re excited to continue our Election Reflections series with 'EVs in 30: Driving adoption under a changing EV policy'. 🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, 25th July, 2:00pm What to expect: - In-depth discussion on the evolving policies affecting electric vehicle adoption - Expert insights from our guest speaker, Toby Poston, Director of Corporate Affairs at BVRLA - Hosted by Matthew Clark, Associate Director at Steer Key topics: - The impact of changing EV policies on adoption rates and infrastructure - Strategies for overcoming barriers to EV adoption - The role of government and private sector collaboration in driving EV uptake Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of electric vehicles and the strategies needed to support their adoption in the UK! 📺 Watch live online today at 2pm via the link in the comments below. #EVs #electricvehicles #transportstrategy #EVpolicy #wearesteer

Steer is proud to be sponsoring the 38th ACT International Conference organized by the Association for Commuter Transportation, and we’re looking forward to a fantastic event in Denver! Erika Saari, Geoff England, Mary Thomasmeyer, TDM-CP, and Jenny Hong will be on-site and ready to connect with TDM professionals from across the country and beyond.   We hope to see you there!   More information about the conference in the comments. #Denver #ACT24 #Conference #wearesteer

The US is seeing unparalleled investment into rail services and corridors. The opportunity should not be squandered but realized with a clear focus on customers, investors and delivery. Here colleague Masroor Hasan continues the Steer theme of passenger rail as a business. #intercityrail #railroad #rail #railway #corridoridentification #fra #usarail #highspeedrail #hsr

How can the US rail industry use a business mindset to unlock the full potential of the FRA CID Program? Amid the huge opportunities and challenges presented by a once in a generation level of funding for rail and infrastructure in the US, the second article in our series sees Steer’s North American Rail team interrogate how rail can remain focused in order to deliver both on policy objectives and passenger numbers. Here Steer Director Masroor Hasan explores how maintaining a focus on the customer, investors and delivery can help the industry navigate a complex landscape. Read the full article below and stay tuned for the final piece in our series. Find a link to the previous article in the comments! https://lnkd.in/dZZr-Ft5

Our Election Reflections series got off to a thought-provoking start today with a discussion featuring Maria P Machancoses, CEO of Midlands Connect and Simon Statham, Director at Steer. In a vital conversation at a time when the link between transport and economic growth is so often made our central question was, what are the biggest hurdles in aligning a National Transport Strategy with regional plans? Our key takeaways were: - Watch out for integration challenges: Merging regional strategies is essential but requires seamless integration to address funding and infrastructure disparities. - Address devolution issues: Matters of funding and infrastructure maintenance in less commercially viable areas is crucial to create regional growth. - A need for swift action: Regional mayors are focused on delivering immediate, tangible improvements. - Tackle approval bottlenecks: Political and planning delays continue to impede project progress this must be tackled head on. - Closely collaborate: Effective outcomes depend on strong collaboration among regional leaders and government bodies. 🔗 Missed the event or want to be part of these important discussions? Watch the recording and register for the remaining events via the link in the comments. Stay connected: - Have questions or want to connect with us? Follow Steer and send us a message! - Connect with Maria P Machancoses and Simon Statham on LinkedIn. - Learn more about Midlands Connect. #transportstrategy #devolution #regionalgrowth #wearesteer

We’re excited to kick off our Election Reflections series with 'Devolution in 30: Transport Strategies for the Regions'.    🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, 24th July, 11:30am    What to expect: In-depth discussion on devolution and its impact on transport strategies Expert insights from our guest speaker, Maria P Machancoses, CEO of Midlands Connect Hosted by Simon Statham, Director at Steer Key topics: The interaction between Labour’s national goals for long-term planning and regional devolution The role of transport planning in driving development and job creation Whether a National Transport Strategy is best achieved through top-down or bottom-up planning Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of transport strategies in the UK!   Watch live online today at 11:30am via the link in the comments below. #devolution #transportstrategy #wearesteer