SYSTRA secures two wins at Institution of Civil Engineers Awards 

Consultancy colleagues were presented with the Sir John Fowler Award for our research alongside Sheffield City Council on championing ED&I in active travel across the city. By engaging with ‘seldom heard’ groups across the community, our team gained an insight into the potential barriers for those who don’t normally engage with forms of active travel.

Our innovative research and engagement approach was recognised by the judges as having a community focus and ensuring those who might not ordinarily engage on active travel engagement had their voices heard. 

Peter Edwards, Associate, SYSTRA Ltd

Having gathered data from over 1000 participants, the research will serve as evidence for future cycling and walking developments throughout the city.

As the TRU East Alliance’s principal designer, we’re also proud to share that the Osmondthorpe Lane bridge replacement won the Smeaton Award. Judges were impressed by the project’s approach to sustainability and community engagement, commenting on the impressive measures taken to minimise carbon.  

Peter Edwards, Associate, commented on his team’s accomplishments on the Sheffield active travel research: 

“We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded the John Fowler Award at the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) Yorkshire and Humber awards for our work for Sheffield City Council to improve the diversity of their community engagement in relation to walking and cycling in the city. 

“Our innovative research and engagement approach was recognised by the judges as having a community focus and ensuring those who might not ordinarily engage on active travel engagement had their voices heard.  The research has been used to underpin the development of the upcoming walking and cycling investment plan in Sheffield.”