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How can integrated transport, housing and infrastructure unlock regeneration and drive sustainable growth?   That was the focus of Connected Economies, our official UKREiiF fringe event — bringing together leaders from public and private sectors to explore new approaches to delivering connected, place-based development.   Thank you to everyone who ed us live — and to our brilliant speakers for their fast-paced, insight-packed contributions:   Steph Everett – Rochdale Development Agency Stacey White – West Yorkshire Combined Authority Paul Buntin – Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Ben Pretty – Cushman & Wakefield Neil Rutledge – Amberside Advisors Nicola Kane – Steer   From transit-oriented development and investment pipelines to funding models and community-first planning, the session shared practical ideas for delivering sustainable growth.   🎥 Missed it live? Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eZS8NkPb Look out for further insights and takeaways from the event soon!   #ukreiif2025 #connectedgrowth #regeneration #housing #infrastructure #transport #netzero #wearesteer

Heading to UKREiiF 2025? Here’s where you’ll find Steer and Amberside Advisors. We’re excited to be part of this year’s programme, contributing to the conversation on sustainable growth, regeneration, and the future of transport. Here is where you will find us: Connected Economies – our official UKREiiF fringe event How can integrated transport, housing and infrastructure unlock regeneration and deliver sustainable, inclusive growth? 📅 Wednesday 21 May | 🕣 8.30–9.15am 🖥️ us online for fast-paced insights from speakers across development, investment and government. to us online or receive the recording: https://lnkd.in/eZS8NkPb Going Off the Rails (and Road) – chaired by Nicola Kane Exploring how to remove barriers to active travel and reduce car dependency. 📅 Thursday 22 May | 🕧 10.45–11.45am 📍 Dockside Pavilion Unlocking the Net Zero City – Shivali Mathur speaking Can local plans fund building decarbonisation, or will it fall to developers? 📅 Tuesday 20 May | 🕧 12.30–1.30pm 📍 Industry in Focus Pavilion We’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues, clients and collaborators throughout the week. Please our team if you want to schedule a convenient time to catch up during the event. #ukreiif2025 #connectedgrowth #infrastructure #housing #transport #netzero #activetravel #wearesteer

Proud to celebrate #BikeAnywhereSD! 🚴♀️   With over 10,000 visits recorded at more than 100 pit stops across the San Diego region, this year’s Bike Anywhere Day was a major success. We’re excited to see our colleagues out in the community, greeting cyclists, sharing coffee, and ing sustainable, active transportation in action.   As part of our work with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the Steer team, together with CENTRIC, helps plan and deliver this regional event through the Sustainable Transportation Services, Education, and Marketing Program. It’s an honor to initiatives that inspire healthier, greener ways to get around.   Congrats to everyone who made this record-breaking day such a success.

Last week we hosted a hybrid event on the essential and timely topic of electric vehicle (EV) charging investment. ‘Ramping Up: Unlocking the value in EV infrastructure investment’ saw Steer’s EV lead Alex Georgianna host a of experts tackling questions on finance for EV charging.   That transition to an EV future predictably drives demand for charging resources that serve drivers’ needs while yielding to attract private investment. How EV charging fits into the wider infrastructure landscape, how it’s evolved and what we anticipate in the coming years were all a focus for our guest speakers. Read our key takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/eWuiTDx2

🏡 As the UK pushes to deliver 1.5 million new homes and meet net zero targets, heat networks are emerging as a critical piece of the puzzle — connecting energy, housing and infrastructure into investable, place-based solutions. In this article, Shivali Mathur, Amberside Advisors, explores how heat networks can move from feasibility to finance, with insights on delivery models, investment-readiness, and the commercial levers that can unlock real progress. With UKREiiF just five days away, now is the time to the conversation. If this topic resonates, don’t miss our official fringe event: 🔗 Connected economies – unlocking growth through integrated transport, housing & infrastructure 📅 Wednesday 21 May 🕣 8:30–9:15 am (BST) 💻 Online 👉 now: https://lnkd.in/eZS8NkPb 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eCBU5vtC #heatnetworks #netzero #infrastructureinvestment #ukreiif #housing #cleanenergy #wearesteer

Beyond the Rails: The cost of Britain’s rail network – now available to watch online. With financial pressures mounting across the rail industry, our latest Beyond the Rails event brought clarity and fresh perspective to some of the most complex questions facing the sector. 🎙️ Hosted by Steer’s Tessa Wordsworth, with expert insight from Professor Paul Plummer, University of Birmingham, the session explored: 💰 How to make rail financially sustainable post-COVID 🧠 The role of reform, collaboration and aligned incentives 📊 The power of shared data and system-wide thinking 🚉 And why investment in people, innovation and reliable service delivery is essential to rebuild credibility A huge thank you to everyone who ed us live, and to Paul for his thoughtful and candid reflections. ▶️ Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/e-37XbP7 🚆 📣 Our Beyond the Rails series continues throughout 2025 – follow Steer to hear about the next event. #beyondtherails #railfinance #transportpolicy #publicinvestment #futureofrail #wearesteer

Not at UKREiiF this year? You can still be part of the conversation.   us online for Connected Economies—our official UKREiiF fringe event exploring how integrated transport, housing and infrastructure can unlock regeneration and drive sustainable, inclusive growth.   📅 Wednesday 21 May | 🕣 8.30–9.15am (online) 🖥️ Can’t make it live? to receive the recording.   We’re skipping the usual format in favour of bold, fast-paced PechaKucha-style presentations—short, sharp insights from public and private sector leaders.   Speakers: Steph Everett– Rochdale Development Agency Stacey White– West Yorkshire Combined Authority Paul Buntin – Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Ben Pretty – Cushman & Wakefield Neil Rutledge – Amberside Advisors Hosted by Nicola Kane – Steer   Why online? • Stay connected to the UKREiiF debate—wherever you are • Hear practical ideas tackling real housing, transport and investment challenges • Gain insight from developers, investors and government • Apply what you learn to your own projects and strategies   👉 now to attend live or receive the recording: https://lnkd.in/eZS8NkPb   #ukreiif2025 #connectedgrowth #infrastructure #housing #regeneration #transport #wearesteer

⚡ How do we turn EV charging into investable, scalable infrastructure? That was the focus of our latest Ramping Up , where we brought together leaders from finance, policy and industry to unpack the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of EV infrastructure. A huge thank you to everyone who ed us live and contributed questions to the discussion, and to our expert speakers for sharing their insight: Priya Veerapen, Infracapital Vicky Read, ChargeUK Dr. Julia Kowalle DTM, SMBC David Scribner, CFA, CBHH Alex Georgianna, Steer From funding models and policy frameworks to commercial risk and delivery on the ground, the session offered practical perspectives on what it takes to build a sustainable EV charging network. 🎥 Missed it live? Catch up and watch the recording here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqkU4acq #rampingupev #evinfrastructure #charginginfrastructure #netzero #mobilityinvestment #transport #wearesteer

We’re hiring: Senior / Principal Consultant Transport Planner Steer is looking for a motivated problem-solver and collaborative professional to fill our Senior / Principal Transport Planner position with our Transport Policy & Solutions team in the UK. Our Transport Policy & Solutions team is at the heart of everything we do at Steer. We research, plan, deliver and evaluate initiatives which are designed to make best use of the existing transport network in order to carbon reduction, air quality, road safety and quality of life objectives. As a Senior / Principal Consultant, you’ll: ✅ Maintain client relationships and build brand awareness. ✅ Develop proposals as a key member of the team. ✅ Deliver technical work to a high standard and efficiency We're looking for someone who has: 🔹 Experience of working on projects such as Local Transport Plans and Transport Strategies 🔹 Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with the confidence to explain technical details clearly to non-technical audiences 🔹 Ability to develop own knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with those of others. 🔹 Strong analytical skills, including the use of spreadsheet modelling and other tools to analyse and solve problems, proven in a consultancy or client environment 📍 Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London, or Manchester (Hybrid) Apply now and help shape the future of transport: 👉 https://lnkd.in/euJ-hWyZ #TransportPlanning #ConsultingCareers #Hiring #WeAreSteer

In ‘Getting ready for take-off’ we’ve seen the work that Steer’s Infrastructure and Aviation teams have been conducting in the groundbreaking space of advanced air mobility (AAM) including a first-of-its-kind ridership and revenue study and explanation of vertiports and other infrastructure required to make AAM a reality for travellers around the globe.    Here, in the final instalment of our series, Steer Director Stephen Van Beek, Ph.D, delves into the regulatory environment for AAM in the US, an essential topic for anyone wanting to understand the pathway forward for this innovative new transit mode. The journey to certification for new aircrafts is not easy but to understand how it can happen, read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVEPx6vM #advancedairmobility #evtol #urbanmobility #futureoftransport #transportinnovation #wearesteer