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About DARTT

DARTT is an independent transport consultancy delivering practical, technology-led solutions to improve the way people and goods move through towns, cities and regions.

Founded in 2013 by CEO Brad Cooper, DARTT was established to bridge a long-standing gap between transport operations, digital systems and real-world infrastructure. Today, the consultancy works across public and private sectors on projects that support sustainable transport, active travel, public transport enhancement and smarter, more resilient networks.

 

Leadership and Experience

Brad Cooper brings over four decades of experience in transport, logistics and systems analysis. After graduating in Civil Engineering, he began his career in the early 1980s working in systems analysis for Freight Computer Services (part of the National Freight Consortium), followed by Excel Logistics, later acquired by DHL.

His work spanned fashion retail, grocery and leisure sectors, designing and implementing systems for both small independent operators and major multinational organisations. This experience was gained across the UK, Europe and the United States, giving Brad a deep understanding of how transport systems operate at local, national and international scales.

As a co-founder of a business that grew into one of the UK’s leading traditional telematics providers, Brad developed a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management, fleet operations and performance optimisation — insights that continue to inform DARTT’s work today.

 

 

From Operations to Sustainable Transport

Listening to operators, authorities and communities, and recognising the growing challenges around cost, emissions, air quality and network efficiency, Brad founded DARTT as a consultancy focused on delivering meaningful improvement rather than theoretical solutions.

Since then, DARTT has evolved to support a wide range of transport and infrastructure projects, including public transport corridors, guided busways, active travel schemes, interchange design and future-focused transport strategies. The emphasis is always on solutions that are deliverable, proportionate and supported by robust analysis.

 

A Practical, Technology-Led Approach

DARTT works with a network of highly experienced professionals to develop agile, evidence-based solutions using modern tools and data. Advances in technology now allow transport systems to be designed, monitored and optimised more effectively than ever — without unnecessary complexity or cost.

The consultancy’s work recognises that:

    • Reducing fuel use lowers both operational costs and carbon emissions
    • Improved air quality has direct benefits for public health and long-term service provision
    • Well-designed transport infrastructure supports economic growth, accessibility and quality of life

Our Purpose

At DARTT, we believe sustainable transport must be practical, affordable and designed around real users. We are proud to offer independent consultancy services that help clients make informed decisions, deliver better projects and create transport systems that work — today and for the future.