Tom Rye

Tom Rye is a Professor in Sustainable Urban Transport Policy and Planning at Molde University College, focusing on transport governance, smart urban mobility, and accessibility. He has extensive experience working across Europe, including roles in Sweden and the UK, and contributed to EU Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) guidelines.

• Research Areas: Parking management, sustainable mobility, accessibility, international policy comparison, concessionary fares, staff development.
• Projects: TRANSPOL (politician-citizen dynamics in sustainable transport), JiM (social/environmental justice in 15-minute city contexts).
• Research Groups: Sustainable Urban Development and Mobility, Transport Research Group (TRG).

His recent articles analyze public participation in transport planning, equity in urban mobility, and the implementation of sustainable practices across diverse governance structures. Key themes include social justice, policy uncertainty, and cross-border mobility planning.

• Collaborations: European Commission, World Bank, UK/Scottish/Swedish governments, private sector.
• Labs/Teams: Regular contributor to Transport Research Group (TRG) and Sustainable Urban Development and Mobility at Molde University College.