Steve Patton

Steve Patton

Principle Transport Planner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

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  • Education

    • St John Fishers High School, Harrogate

      1972 - 1979
    • Aston University

      1982 - 1986
      Bsc (Hons) Transport Operation & Planning
  • Experience

    • South Gloucestershire Council

      Apr 1996 - Nov 2005
      Principle Transport Planner

      I worked on policy and project development with a a focus on park & ride, heavy rail and light rapid transit. I led all South Gloucestershire investigations and studies that secured government funding approval for the former Bristol and South Gloucestershire Rapid Transit Scheme.

    • Manukau City Council

      Dec 2005 - Nov 2010
      Senior Transportation Planner

      Project management and walking and cycling network development for the former Manukau City Council. Also then responsible for all travel planning and travel demand management inititiatives.

    • Auckland Transport

      Oct 2010 - Feb 2019

      My role was as a subject matter expert (walking and cycling planning), infrastructure specifier and network planner. This involved:- leading and assisting with business case development on multiple transport infrastructure projects across Auckland; collaboration and partnering with other organisations across the north and south of Auckland to deliver quality outcomes in walking and cycling; undertaking network development investigations and studies; regionwide planning for and implementation through all stages of new footpaths programme. Show less Leadership - Led a team of six engaged in walking and cycling scheme specification and network development, cycle safety promotion, campaigns, events and training. Other complementary initiatives undertaken, such as monitoring and evaluation, to measure and support the growth of sustainable transport options in Auckland. Budgetary - Responsibility for regional walking and cycling capex and opex budgets Relationships - Developed strong positive relationships internally with other Departments and externally advocates, councils, central government, local boards, consultants and others. Communication Skills – Effective presenter in front of committees, community boards and other group situations Public consultation skills High quality written reports produced Programme Management -• Overall responsibility for programmes covering new footpaths, links to key destinations, links to public transport, cycle parking, motorway safe crossings and community programmesProject Management -• Project management of transportation studies, investigations and implementation of complex multi-faceted projects. Show less

      • Senior Transport Planner

        Oct 2014 - Feb 2019
      • Leader Regional Walking & Cycling Team

        Oct 2010 - Sept 2014
    • Sustain & Enable Consulting Services (Social & Community Enterprise)

      Sept 2020 - Apr 2024
      Funding Coordinator
    • Auckland Transport

      Apr 2024 - now
      Senior Active Modes Planner
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