Institute for Transport Studies

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New tool shows impacts of combining public transport and cycling

Replacing 10% of car journeys with cycling and public transport shows significant social, environmental and economic benefits, according to a new study.

Centre for Transport in Cities

Transport experts from Leeds are collaborating on West Yorkshire's £2.5bn Mass Transit scheme.

Institute for Transport Studies

The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research feeds directly into our teaching, which means you’ll learn about the latest developments in your field from world-leading researchers.

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Research and innovation

We are a leading transport research centre worldwide. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research mission is to support the development of intelligent mobility systems that are connected, inclusive, productive and resilient.