Jacobs at the European Transport Conference 2023

Meet our people

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  Hermann Maier - Senior Associate Director of Transport Planning

  With 35 years’ experience, Hermann specialises in public transport, demand forecasting and economic appraisal. He brings extensive experience in high-speed rail and airport surface access and has supported High Speed Rail projects globally. He chairs the Conference Management Team for the annual ETC, and as Chair of the Board of the AET, he will deliver the welcome address to delegates on Sept. 6. Hermann is jointly presenting on Statistical Re-Estimation of the Passenger Airport Choice Model for Great Britain on Sept. 7.

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  John Siraut - Senior Director of Economics & Global Principal Transport Economics

  John has been with Jacobs for over 20 years working on some of the U.K.’s largest infrastructure projects including Crossrail, HS2, Smart Motorway Programme, East West Rail and the Lower Thames Crossing. He is the author of over 100 published papers and articles, a regular conference speaker and has given evidence to the UK Parliament Transport Select Committee on road user charging. He is presently chair of the Transport Economics, Finance and Appraisal Committee of the European Transport Conference.

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  Angela Lopez Garces - Associate Director of Transport Planning

  Angela has 19 years’ experience as a transport planner, contributing to road and rail projects throughout the U.K. For many years, she has been studying and working with clients to find ways of bringing a gender perspective to transport planning projects. Angela is presenting on 'Gender Issues in Transportation – A Literature Review' on Sept. 7.

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  Tim Beech - Global Principal for Big Data in Transport Planning

  Prior to his Global Principal role, Tim led Mobility as a Service, focusing on demand modeling both through traditional methods and emerging Big Data. Tim has led the development of many complex international multi-modal modelling studies including novel methods for the appraisal of conventional and new technologies such as autonomous vehicles and first/last mile services through big data sources. Tim is jointly presenting on STEAM+ a modelling suite for the 21st century on Sept. 6.

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  Jared Hryszko - Senior Data Scientist

  Jared has over six years of experience in statistics, data processing and data management, specialising in data visualization and app development using R and R Shiny. He is experienced in regression modelling including logistic regression and discrete choice modelling, as well as other technologies to provide automation recommendations and efficient solutions. Jared is jointly presenting on Statistical Re-Estimation of the Passenger Airport Choice Model for Great Britain on Sept. 7.

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  Marina Stavrakantonaki - Sustainability Engineer / LEED Green Associate

  Marina is responsible for sustainability strategies, net zero energy solutions and carbon footprint assessments. She has experience in sustainability certifications, compliance reporting and PMC services for major programs and in field work that covers sustainable solutions for infrastructure, landscape, residential developments, leisure and logistics. Marina is presenting on How developers and building designers can help the adoption of sustainable travel through their design and development decisions, the example of LEED certification on Sept. 7.

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  Andrew Kelly - Associate Director

  Andrew is experienced in the planning, design and delivery of walking, cycling and public transport schemes in both rural and urban environments. He has overseen projects from scheme feasibility and appraisal, design through to construction supervision. He has applied this full project life-cycle experience to inform early scheme development, author street design guidance documents, and develop frameworks for the allocation of space in urban areas in the U.K. and Ireland. Andrew is presenting on Developing an evidence based approach to allocate streetspace in Edinburgh and Glasgow on Sept. 8.

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  Chris Bushell - Associate Director / Transport Modelling SW Lead

  Specialising in transport modelling, forecasting and appraisal, Chris has over 25 years’ experience in managing transport modelling projects, including model and data specification, data fusion, model development and use for scheme assessments, regional strategies and business cases for private and public sector clients in the U.K., Asia, North / South America and the Middle East. Chris is presenting on Modelling uncertainty and demographic changes using synthetic populations on Sept 8.

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  Andrea Maestripieri - Associate Director

  Andrea has worked on a high number of advisory and transaction projects in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and Latin America and is a Subject Matter Expert in surface transport demand and revenue forecasting. Andrea is presenting on the impact of Schengen area and EURO introduction on toll road traffic performance. The case of the Croatian motorway concessionaire Bina Istra on Sept. 8.

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  Dimitra Spyropoulou - Senior Transport Planner

  Since joining Jacobs, Dimitra has been involved in a range of strategic transport planning and modelling related projects. She has a strong background in research, surveys, data and geospatial data analysis. Over the past few years, Dimitra has been involved in demand modelling using big data, stakeholder engagement exercises and training on new data and methods. She is presenting on a novel approach in the development of synthetic populations for STEAM - Abu Dhabi’s strategic transport model on Sept. 6.

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  Adam Barnard - Transport Planner

  Adam is a transport planner with experience working on local authority and major infrastructure projects. Adam has been involved in sustainable transport planning for numerous local authorities, including projects on quality bus network planning, enhanced bus partnerships, mobility hub delivery, planning for sustainable development and transport accessibility analysis. Adam is jointly presenting on evaluating the accessibility impact of D-DRT and the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Essex on Sept. 7.

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  David Siddle - Divisional Director of Transport Modelling

  David has over 24 years’ global experience in the development of national and regional transport models. Responsible for the ongoing development of Ireland’s Regional Modelling System, David is leading a multi-consultancy team working in collaboration with the National Transport Authority. He was central to delivery of the travel demand forecasting and uncertainty modelling undertaken to support Operation Unicorn, the plan for the events following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland. David is jointly presenting on 'Estimating Demand for Unique Events – Lessons Learned from Operation Unicorn' on Sept. 7.