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In Memoriam Simon Norton

Posted on Feb 15, 2019 in FIT news

With great sadness we announce that Simon Norton, founder and chair of the Foundation for Integrated Transport, died suddenly on 12th February 2019.

Simon campaigned passionately for equitable, safe, logical and environmentally friendly transport networks, with a particular passion for buses.

The Foundation sends condolences to Simon’s family at this sad time.

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