Richard Allsop was renowned internationally for his commitment to safe and effective transport systems. He brought his acute mathematical skills, and his clarity of thought and expression to his work as a university professor on a wide range of topics in transport studies. His immense influence extended beyond academia with substantial contributions on road safety with national and international organisations. Richard was known widely for his personal commitment to his work, to his colleagues and to the benefits that they could achieve collectively.
Richard is remembered with great respect and fondness by those who met him for his kind wisdom and thoughtfully expressed expertise. This is reflected in the present collection of tributes and memories of Richard, contributed by some of those who knew him.
