Sarah Burbury joins The Transportation Consultancy as Senior Transport Planner

The Transportation Consultancy ‘ttc’ are excited to welcome Sarah Burbury BA (Hons) MCIHT to the team as Senior Transport Planner. Sarah brings with her a wealth of knowledge on forward-thinking, vision-led sustainable transport solutions. This, along with her passion and collaborative working style, makes her an excellent addition to the ttc team.

Prior to joining ‘ttc’, Sarah was as a Senior Transport Planner at Velocity, where she worked on complex development projects across the residential, commercial and education sectors throughout London. In this role she gained extensive experience in successfully supporting planning applications with transport documents such as Healthy Streets Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, and regularly using GIS, junction modelling software and pedestrian movement assessments to provide detailed technical analysis.

When asked about joining ttc, Sarah says,

“I’ve spent years working on complex schemes across London, and now I’m excited to bring that expertise to ‘ttc’. I’m looking forward to collaborating with the team and clients, to create not just practical, but innovative and sustainable transport solutions. I am thrilled to be joining ‘ttc’ at such an exciting time and to support the growth of The Transportation Consultancy in London and the South.”

The transport project hall of fame

Over her career, Sarah has been at the forefront of a range of exciting and impactful projects, each leaving its mark on the urban landscape.

• Pedestrian Movement Assessment – A detailed movement assessment of pedestrian movements on footways and at junctions to inform footway widening proposals for 60 Gracechurch Street in the City of London – a new 50,000sqm office building with public roof garden.
• Cycle Parking & Public Realm – Leading discussions with the project team on the provision of exemplary cycle parking provision and public realm improvements at 40 Holborn Viaduct. The scheme in the City of London proposes the refurbishment and extension of the existing office to provide high-quality office space.
• Transport Documents & Supporting Public Realm Strategy – Assisting the planning application for the Warehouse Living scheme in Haringey. A 101 bedroom warehouse living scheme with flexible workspaces and studios supported by a Transport Assessment, Travel Plan and Delivery and Servicing Plan.
• S106 Negotiations – Working with Camden Highway Officers, Sarah negotiated on the agreement of appropriate highway contributions in relation to the refurbishment of Hampstead Police Station in Camden, to provide five dwellings, workspace and private medical space.
• Junction Modelling – Supporting the planning proposal for a new Special Educational Needs school, Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames – demonstrating that their proposals would not have a severe impact on the highway network through modelling of local junctions.

As a BA (Hons) Geography graduate, Sarah reflects:

“Rotherhithe Reach is the project I’m most proud of. Granted planning permission in November 2024, this scheme will provide 151 residential units on a former gasworks site. The project presented several challenges, including the need for strong collaboration to balance the needs of all disciplines. I took part in public consultations, making local community input central to the scheme, and worked closely with Southwark Highways Officers to design a safe, car-free layout prioritising pedestrians and cyclists. The end result is a sustainable development that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding area.”

Rory Spiller, Regional Director, comments,

“It is our people who make our company. Having worked with Sarah in the past I was well aware of her capabilities so was delighted that we were able to bring her into the company as a strategic hire in our southern region. She is well respected by our clients and peers alike and brings a fresh dimension to our service offer.”

ttc is excited to have Sarah on board and looks forward to the innovative contributions she will bring to the team and our clients.

Looking to implement vision-led Sustainable Transport Planning strategies and plans?

Get in touch with Sarah and ttc team today.