Winner of the Jacobs Award at ETC 2024
Winner at ETC 2024! We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2024 Jacobs Award for ‘The Most Innovative Use of Data’ is Joseph Fenwick, Public Transport Service Planning, Transport for London, for his paper: |  |
“Overcoming Population Bias: Pathways to Enhance Smartcard Data with Home Location and Trip Purpose Information”.
This judging panel noted that the paper stood out for its impressive use of smartcard transaction data and the application of data science and machine learning techniques to overcome existing limitations and biases. The study employed unsupervised learning methods, including hierarchical clustering and K-Means, to determine base location types and infer non-typical mobility patterns. The detailed exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering, such as PCA and normalisation, highlighted advancements in this type of data analysis.
The paper impressed at each stage of the selection process with its innovative approach and potential impact. By addressing selection bias and improving home location inference, the study offers valuable insights that can enhance the accuracy and inclusiveness of PT smartcard data analysis. Its methodological rigour and creative solutions to common data challenges made it a standout candidate and the deserving winner of the award. Its contributions to the field of data science and public transportation analytics are significant and pave the way for further advancements in understanding and utilising smartcard transaction data.
Other professionals contributed to the winning paper as co-authors: Howard Wong and Sophie Levi-Kallin of Public Transport Service Planning, Transport for London.
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About the Author Joseph Fenwick is a transport planner at Transport for London (TfL) working in public transport service planning, where he specialises in travel demand modelling and analysis. He holds a computational chemistry degree from the University of Manchester, and a postgraduate degree in Urban Design from The Bartlett, University College London. At TfL, Joe has pioneered pathways to integrate research into industry practice. His research combines his computational modelling skillset with a deep knowledge of urban processes, aimed at fostering more inclusive and equitable transport planning. |  |
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