Andrew Hewitson

Andrew Hewitson is the technical coordination and engagement lead for Lancashire County Council's Levelling Up Fund Award. This £55 million project provides multiple interventions across East Lancashire focused on neighbourhood improvements, town centre regeneration and improved connectivity through public transport.  Previous to this role he held positions in transport policy and public health and holds a PhD in Economic Geography and an MA in Town Planning.

My Sessions at Traffex

Thursday 22 May 2025

12:00

Data-Driven Bus Network Optimisation

12:00 - 12:20 Artificial Intelligence Data Active Travel & Public Transport
  • How Lancashire County Council is leveraging Alchera Bus's data analytics platform to transform their approach to bus network investments.
  • We'll explore how the council uses evidence-based metrics to prioritise resource allocation and develop high-impact business cases for network improvements.
  • The discussion will highlight Lancashire's innovative use of continuous monitoring and evaluation to optimise service reliability and boost ridership.
  • How data-driven decision-making can enhance public transport efficiency and passenger experience.
  • Insights for transport authorities seeking to maximise the impact of their bus network investments through strategic use of data analytics.

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