Who we are

Austin Analytics is headed by John Austin, an internationally-known UK-based public transport industry expert.

John is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, a Member of the Institution of Highways and Transportation, and a Member of the Transport Planning Society. He is also an Associate Member of the Association of Transport Co-ordinating Officers. His degree is from the University of Cambridge, where he studied economics.

With extensive industry understanding, a sound awareness of commercial pressures, confident marketing skills, a strong focus on user needs and assured data research expertise, John Austin has been in business as a transport consultant since 1994, first entering the public transport industry in 1978, where he was on the National Bus Company's prestigious Senior Management Training Scheme.  He combines a clear understanding of strategic issues and of the major policy issues in transport and planning, with both an attention to detail and technical expertise.

John has particular interests in the provision of travel information, in workable business models for delivery of quality transport schemes, and in innovative solutions to transport problems. His background is in commercial public transport planning and operations, in the local authority sector, and in information and telecoms strategy.  These give him a wide understanding of the practical, political, financial and technological issues affecting transport project development.

Austin Analytics often works closely with other consultants, both in transport and in related fields. Particularly frequent collaborators include Warman Consult, Social Research Associates, and Ankerbold International.

John Austin is a member of Transport Associates Network (TAN).