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.”