Prof John Nelson holds the Chair in Public Transport, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS), University of Sydney. John is particularly interested in the application and evaluation of new technologies to improve transport systems as well as the policy frameworks and regulatory regimes necessary to achieve sustainable mobility. He is a co-author (with David Hensher and others) of Understanding Mobility as a Service (MaaS). Past, Present and Future (Elsevier, 2020), co-editor (with Corinne Mulley and Steve Ison) of The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport (Routledge, 2021) and co-author of Transportation in a Net Zero World: Transitioning Towards Low Carbon Public Transport (with Kathryn Logan and Astley Hastings and published by Springer, 2022). He is lead editor for the Elgar Encyclopedia of Transport and Society (with Corinne Mulley and Steve Ison, to be published in 2025).

Phoebe is a communications and engagement specialist with over eight years' experience. With a background in urban planning and a Bachelor of City Planning (Hons) from UNSW, she brings a deep understanding of the complexities of infrastructure and planning projects and their impacts on people. Known for her warm, approachable style, Phoebe is passionate about genuine, meaningful engagement and driving community-focused outcomes.

Todd is a professional with 10+ years' experience across local and international multimodal projects spanning across the infrastructure lifecycle from strategic/statutory planning to delivery and operations. His background stems from Transport Planning with an emphasis on positive Place-based outcomes and Movement with a balanced multimodal approach. Some key projects highlighting his experience locally in Australia are Fast Rail, Special Activation Precincts, and various local Council active transport projects.

Jessica is a transport planner with over six years of industry experience across the public and private sector. She has a degree in Civil Engineering and Commerce and strives to be a robust leader and practitioner with recent experience in major infrastructure planning, design and delivery for Sydney Metro. Jessica is passionate about active transport, its integration with public transport, and is a keen cyclist herself with interest in international best practice from Amsterdam and Copenhagen.