Sustainable Local-Area Transport Planning Webinar Series – June 2026

Sustainable Local-Area Transport Planning Webinar Series – June 2026

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Event Date:	11/06/2026
Event time:	From: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location:	Online via Zoom
Event type:	Webinar
CPD Points:	1

The UCC Planning Society in collaboration with the Irish Planning Institute Cork Branch is pleased to present a three-part lunch and learn webinar series exploring different approaches to sustainable local-area transport planning.

Building on discussions at the UCC Planning Society’s Conference in March, the series brings together leading practitioners and researchers to examine three key frameworks shaping transport planning practice in Ireland and internationally: CONUNDRUM (an Irish research initiative led by UCD and TCD that empowers local communities to co-create sustainable transport solutions), Area-Based Transport Assessments / Local Transport Plans (ABTA/LTPs), and Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs).

Each session will provide both an introduction to the framework and a practical exploration of its application, drawing on real-world experience, case studies, and the current policy context.

Schedule

13:00-14:00 Thursday, 11 June 2026

CONUNDRUM

Speaker: Dean Phelan (UCD)

An introduction to the CONUNDRUM methodology and its role in shaping sustainable transport planning approaches, including insights into its development and practical application.

13:00-14:00 Thursday, 18 June 2026

Area-Based Transport Assessments / Local Transport Plans (ABTA/LTPs)

Speakers: Julia Guilbaith and Dhruv Kadam (National Transport Authority)

This session will explore the evolving role of ABTAs and LTPs in the Irish planning system, focusing on their statutory footing, implementation challenges, and opportunities to deliver integrated, place-based transport solutions.

13:00-14:00 Thursday, 25 June 2026

Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs)

Speaker: Mattias Juhász (DBFL Consulting Engineers)

Drawing on international experience, this session will examine SUMPs as a strategic framework for sustainable transport planning, highlighting practical lessons and case study examples.

Who Should Attend?

This series will be of interest to:

• Planning and transport professionals
• Local authority and agency staff
• Students of planning, transport, and related disciplines
• Anyone with an interest in sustainable mobility and place-based planning

Format

Each webinar will take place online as a lunchtime “learn and learn” session, comprising a presentation followed by Q&A.

Registration

To register for this free webinar series click here