It is essential that our profession is representative of the communities we serve, and that inclusion is embedded into our professional practice in what we’re delivering……. (what we’re trying to do) is make it business as usual, both within the Institution and our activities, but more widely in the profession and how we deliver services…..inclusive practice can transform the way we work from universal design, placemaking, community engagement and much more

Listen in as we dive into the Institution’s transformative EDI journey, from acknowledging the importance of diversity to embedding inclusion into professional practice as one of CIHT’s three overarching themes.

Dr Sue Sharland talks us through some key achievements in shifting the dial on EDI, EDI maturity, how transport influences social inclusion and health and wellbeing, and an exciting future in the pursuit of a more diverse and inclusive Highways and Transportation sector.

Listen to the podcast to hear what the Institution have achieved and how we EDI should be mainstreamed into inclusive professional practice, as well as how EDI can shape the future of the transport system. 

CIHT’s podcast series is now available on (and on other podcast platforms - just search your favourite podcast provider and we should be there):

Dr Sue Sharland, Past President of CIHT, Former Chief Executive of the Transport Research Laboratory, Non-Executive & Trustee for a range of transport related organisations and outgoing CIHT EDI Panel Chair