Ralph Anderson is a consultant with MRC McLean Hazel. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) in Geography. Whilst there, courses in ‘locational modelling in economic and social geography’, ‘tourism marketing and development’ and ‘inside the city: patterns, processes, problems’ expanded his interest in transportation. His dissertation evaluated Edinburgh’s transport system and investigated people’s attitudes towards and awareness of the city’s transport problems and solutions. This has provided him with knowledge of the Edinburgh area, including a broad outlook on transport, spatial, social and environmental perspectives.
Choosing to remain in Edinburgh after his degree, Ralph took up his appointment with MRC McLean Hazel in 2006. Ralph has provided support on a variety of projects including the preparation of a number of Transport Assessments for new private sector developments; these consist of several residential developments and hotels, an industrial park north of Belfast, a large scale motor racing complex in central Scotland, and the relocation of the University of Edinburgh Vet School campus. Ralph has further experience in site access and parking studies.
He has also been involved in a number of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) study commissions which included producing European BRT system profiles for inclusion in the primary BRT planning guidance document published by the U.S. Federal Transit Administration ‘Characteristics of Bus Rapid Transit for Decision-Making’ (CBRT). He has also participated in conducting a study tour of BRT systems in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven, and providing a route review of potential BRT or tram routes in Belfast. Other experience includes work on the Megacities project for Siemens AG, in particular carrying out detailed research on Shanghai, as well as compiling and analysing comparison data for a range of global megacities. His most recent project involved research into transportation issues for ‘Energetica’, a project that aims to promote Aberdeen City and Shire as a global energy hub by boosting research and innovation along a 30 mile coastal strip north of Aberdeen City.
Ralph enjoys living and working in Edinburgh, especially during the vibrant Christmas and summer festival months. He believes Edinburgh is the perfect distance from his home town of Kirkcaldy. When out of the office he enjoys hiking and camping in the Scottish Highlands, golfing, cycling, cooking and most of all rock climbing. His other interests include attending Scotland international football games and socialising.
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