“Mark has played a role in developing our Climate Emergency Response. His interrelated project dependency workshop seeding the conversation which promoted the need for our City Centre Transformation Strategy. Mark was engaging and hugely invested in all of our projects, taking the upmost care regardless of the scale of schemes i.e., equally invested in smaller scale projects as they are with the flagship schemes. All were delivered consistently to a high standard. Mark worked extremely well within our Local Authority environment and understands the contextual operation of the public sector (e.g. political and legislative dimensions). As an individual, Mark is viewed by the Council as ‘one of the team’. His relationship with key council officers fostered a trusted and open relationship which led to a more efficient team. Mark responded positively to changing scope; working within constraints he always came up with solutions and constructive ways of adding value and focusing in on the priorities. Despite many challenges, Mark with his can-do attitude always found a way to recast the approach to still deliver on outcomes. His pragmatism in approach and ‘challenging limitations’ has set a legacy for other capital projects to follow.”

Mark Rinkus led an award winning multi-disciplinary team to develop the George Street and First New Town public realm which will see up to £36million invested in improving the setting and function of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic streets. Set in a world heritage site Mark led the development of the project from initial feasibility through to final concept which involved extensive engagement with the general public, local residents, businesses and numerous stakeholders from heritage bodies to business interests. Mark and the team excelled in the delivery of the concept plans for George Street utilising the teams extensive knowledge and expertise in the fields of communication and engagement, transport planning, placemaking and landscaping. The work undertaken by the team is recognised by the Council as “exemplar” with many of the concepts employed on George Street now being applied to the delivery of other strategy projects throughout the City. The service from Mark and the team was delivered on budget and programme while accepting the need to be flexible and agile in progressing such a challenging project while continually demonstrating value for money at all times.

We appointed Connected TP midway through a project that needed an urgent review of the transport strategy and liaison with council authority to achieve planning permission. Mark proved to be the most proactive and responsive transport consultant we’ve worked with, particularly for his ability to combine detailed and wider strategic thinking to achieve the client’s objective. Any client organisation and project requiring his services would benefit from having him on the team.

Mark was just brilliant to work with. A strong advocate for the project based on data. Passionate about what he does and is well networked. Able to lead and work as part of the team. Highly recommended!

I have found that Connected Transport Planning provide robust advice that is tailored to the specific requirements of each project. Connected Transport Planning’s advice is technically and commercially proficient therefore, optimum transport and access solutions are developed. The services are delivered in a diligent manner and at cost effective rates.

I will continue to use Connected Transport Planning due to their professionalism, expertise and experience in all transport planning aspects and his commitment to deliver an excellent finished product.

Connected TP were approached to provide a quotation for a project we were working on based on our previous, very positive, experience of working with their Director, Mark Rinkus. The service received has been prompt, thorough and good value for money. We have been so impressed with the knowledge, experience and performance of Connected TP that we have subsequently engaged them to work on a number of further new commissions.

Connected TP produced a comprehensive Transport Statement and Green Travel Plan Framework to accompany a planning application for a new development. The Transport Statement included a qualitive assessment of the existing conditions and set out measures to improve the infrastructure and encourage sustainable travel to site. In our experience, Mark is diligent and excellent at identifying project objectives and implementing plans that help keep the project team to task. There was good communication throughout the process and outputs were received in a timely manner.

I have had good experience of working with Mark Rinkus since 2012 on various traffic design and management matters in Central Scotland. I have found his technical knowledge and experience invaluable to the design process. His familiarity with the requirements of the Public Sector, and his personal relationships with Council Officers, has been critical to achieving technical solutions in challenging circumstances. He is our Traffic Consultant of choice.

CTP provide an excellent are very knowledgeable and are able to develop workable solutions.