Sarah Hodson
About Sarah Hodson
Sarah Hodson is a Transport Planner at Arup in Bristol, England, with extensive experience in transport planning and a strong academic background in the field.
Current Role at Arup
Sarah Hodson has been working at Arup as a Transport Planner since 2021. Based in Bristol, England, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role, contributing to various transport planning projects.
Previous Experience at WSP UK
Sarah Hodson previously worked at WSP UK in multiple roles. She served as a Transport Planner in 2021 for 7 months, Assistant Transport Planner from 2019 to 2021, and Graduate Transport Planner from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she gained extensive experience in transport planning within the Bristol area.
Education and Academic Achievements
Sarah Hodson holds a Master of Science (MS) in Transport Planning from the University of the West of England, earned between 2018 and 2020. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Human Geography with English from Keele University, completed from 2014 to 2017. Sarah was awarded the CILT Prize for the best student MSc dissertation and received the highest mark in Human Geography at Keele University.
Industry Skills and Expertise
Sarah Hodson has developed proficiency in several critical areas of transport planning. These include preparing TAG and WelTAG reports (Stages 1 & 2), and developing Local Walking Cycling Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP). She is skilled in creating Transport Statements and Assessments, and formulating Travel Plans and Strategies. Sarah also has strong data input and analysis skills, and is experienced in using ArcMap / GIS for transport planning projects.
Professional Affiliations
Sarah Hodson serves as a committee member of the CIHT Emerging Professionals group for Bristol. This role allows her to engage with other professionals in the transport planning field, fostering developmental opportunities and contributing to industry advancements.