Mott MacDonald reappoints Professor Glenn Lyons as Chair of Future Mobility

Mott MacDonald has reappointed Professor Glenn Lyons as Chair of Future Mobility ensuring it remains at the forefront of the evolution of transport planning.

Mott MacDonald’s announcement follows Glenn’s appointment in June as the new president of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) for 2024/25. At the same time, it continues its sponsorship of his position at the University of the West of England Bristol (UWE Bristol) where he holds the post of Mott MacDonald professor of future mobility.

Having worked in the role with Mott MacDonald and UWE Bristol since January 2018, Glenn’s tenure has been extended for a further three years, through to the end of 2027 providing a vital link between academic excellence, policy and practice.

Since taking up his role with Mott MacDonald, Glenn has been instrumental in positioning the business as a leader in the transport planning conversation, particularly in areas such as decide and provide, vision-led planning and triple access planning.

Graeme Smith, divisional general manager for Transport & Mobility Solutions at Mott MacDonald said: “Glenn’s continued leadership ensures we can support clients in understanding and responding to the developing mobility landscape, shaped by emerging technological possibilities and evolving societal needs and preferences.”

Key achievements during Glenn’s tenure to date include:

• FUTURES: Development of the Future Uncertainty Toolkit for Understanding and Responding to an Evolving Society, in collaboration with UWE
• DfT Futures Programme: Pioneering initiatives under the Department for Transport’s Futures programme
• Triple Access Planning Handbook for Practitioners: Authoring an industry-leading resource for transport practitioners
• Transport Decarbonisation Plan: Creation of Technology Roadmaps
• Driverless Cars Emulsion: Research and advancements in autonomous vehicle integration.

“We are excited to extend Glenn’s role and work with him on the opportunities it will bring for our clients,” added Graeme. “His visionary leadership and profound expertise have been invaluable for our team and our clients, leading to the creation of industry-shaping assets like the FUTURES toolkit and Triple Access Planning Handbook for Practitioners. We are confident that his continued involvement will help us drive further innovation and strategic advancements in future mobility.”

Over the next 12 months Glenn will combine his role at Mott MacDonald and UWE Bristol with leading CIHT. In his inaugural speech as CIHT president, Glenn emphasised the importance of authenticity in sustainability, professional development and inclusivity. Under his leadership, CIHT will continue with its focus on climate action, equality, diversity and professionalism. Its ambitious programme includes technical outputs, research projects, thought leadership articles, events and increased political influence.

Speaking of his reappointment, Glenn said: “I am delighted to continue this important journey with Mott MacDonald as we all grapple with providing appropriate stewardship over the future of transport and society. Combining that work with my presidency of CIHT is a honour and allows me to continue to focus upon issues that are dear to me.”