International Translation: More effective learning of lessons from foreign experience and projects

Talk outline

Transport projects don’t happen in isolation each one builds on the lessons of those that came before, both here and abroad. From major rail networks to local street upgrades, how we learn from past successes (and failures) can make the difference between a project that transforms a city and one that falls short.

In this presentation, Matthew will unpack the critical factors that shape how effectively we learn from international experience. Drawing on his broad global perspective and insights from the Urban Translation Project and its recent survey launched in New York, he’ll explore what it really takes to turn global lessons into local success stories.

Biography

Matthew Trigg is a strategic leader in sustainable infrastructure and mobility, with over two decades of experience delivering complex projects and shaping organisations across Australia, Europe, and North America.

With expertise in sustainable investment, operations, and stakeholder engagement, he has consistently built strong partnerships between governments, industry, and communities to deliver outcomes that are financially sound, environmentally responsible, and socially enduring. Holding three citizenships and dual master’s degrees in sustainable development, public policy, and management, Matthew brings a global perspective informed by rigorous technical and policy knowledge.

As Head of Government Collaboration and Policy at the Public Transport Association, Matthew leads a high-impact agenda on mobility, climate, and urban transformation that aligns public and private stakeholders to accelerate reform and deliver positive change for communities.