The chief executive of the Campaign for Better Transport is to retire next year. 

Paul Tuohy, who joined the charity in October 2020, is expected to step down in the spring after his successor is appointed. 

Before joining the Campaign for Better Transport, Tuohy led other charities including Cycling UK, Mentor UK and Missing People. 

He said: “It has been a privilege to head up Campaign for Better Transport over the past four years. I came into post during the pandemic and at a very difficult time for both the passenger transport network and charities in general. 

“After four years I am pleased to say that both have recovered and, thanks to our hard work, transport is a priority for the new government with its commitment to deliver ‘the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation’. 

“As the national transport charity, this makes Campaign for Better Transport’s work more important than ever.”

Shamit Gaiger, chair of the Campaign for Better Transport, said: “We are extremely grateful to Paul for all his hard work and dedication over the past four years. This is a time of significant hope for the future of sustainable transport. 

“With five decades of experience leading the sustainable transport debate, Campaign for Better Transport is uniquely placed with the resources, skills and expertise to help the government, local leaders and the transport industry deliver the sustainable transport network the country needs.”