Bio

Have worked in the transport industry for over 15 years learning the principles of best practice in transport planning and project management with a specialist knowledge of sustainable/active travel methods and behaviour change. Currently working for Carmarthenshire County Council as a Transport Planner and tasked with leading on transport strategy and infrastructure projects. At present we have a number of programmes that I will be leading/assisting on including: • Lead officer on anything to do with Electric Vehicles and associated infrastructure. Responsible for the installation of the first purpose built rapid charging hub in Cross Hands and also for the recently launched CCC EV infrastructure strategy: https://www.arcadis.com/en-gb/improving-quality-of-life/electric-vehicle-hub-uk Assisting all relevant departments including fleet, education and planning with EV related queries. • Leading on CCC responsibilities under the Welsh Active Travel Act including creation and submission of the Active Travel Network Map and writing funding bids/subsequently managing those schemes to completion. • Safe Routes in Communities - A programme that aims to create a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists through the implementation of engineering measures such as cycle routes, cycle and pedestrian paths and road safety measures. • Assisting to implement ideas brought forward in the Joint Transport Plan for South West Wales (2015-2020) and am actively engaged in seeking and writing bids for future funding opportunities to support the projects suggested within the Plan. • Have presented twice at the national LSTF conference in Manchester and also at the Smarter Travel conference in Birmingham regarding workplace travel, promotion of car sharing and helping jobseekers back to work via sustainable travel methods. • Have undertaken work placements in Dubai (working with the RTA) & GMPTE/TfGM. Specialties: Sustainable/Active Travel & Electric Vehicles