Robin Lovelace

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Open data science for better transport

I am Professor of Transport Data Science at the Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds.

I work with researchers, governments and communities to build open tools and reproducible methods for evidence-based transport planning. Tools I have led or co-developed, including the Propensity to Cycle Tool and the Network Planning Tool for Scotland, help plan cycling networks across the UK and beyond.

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Ways to get involved

Study and research

Interested in a PhD or Masters project on transport data science, active travel or open tools? Read about the Transport Data Science module, then get in touch with a short summary of your idea.

Collaborate

I work with public bodies, charities and companies on data, models and tools for sustainable transport. See current projects and get in touch to discuss an idea.

Use and contribute to open tools

Software such as stplanr and books such as Geocomputation with R are free and open source. Questions, bug reports and contributions are welcome on GitHub and the geocompx Discord.

Talks and events

I speak about open tools, transport data and reproducible research. See past and upcoming events and invite me to speak.

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