Transport planner Spear passes away

International independent transport planning and strategy consultant Jonathan Spear has passed away of a heart attack whilst in Vietnam. After earlier activity with Atkins in various leadership roles, including Director and Technical Director, based in London, Dubai, and Hong Kong, he  worked with his partner Michelle Wood  on numerous planning projects in China, Brunei, Qatar, and  Dubai, where they were based.

He had 26 years’ experience in public policy, strategy, governance and regulatory studies, capacity and skills analysis and building. As well as chairing CIHT Dubai, he was closely engaged in the activities of the World Road Association, PIARC, and the Association of European Transport, AET.

Michelle Wood said: “Jonathan’s love of adventure took him to far flung places. He visited over 50 countries multiple times. He was always keen to explore urban landscapes seeking to understand the culture and heart of a place.”