Derek Scrafton

Background

Scrafton, Derek was born on September 25, 1937 in Darlington, England. Came to Australia, 1972. Son of Ronald and Mary Elizabeth (Shann) Scrafton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University London, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1968.

Career

Economist railway and highway division Ministry Transport, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1966-1967, chief urban transportation devel division Canada, 1968-1969, director urban and regional transport Canada, 1970-1971. Director-general Government South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, 1972-1997. Professor transport policy & planning University South Australia, since 1997.

Commissioner Australian National Railways, 1980-1993. Member faculty architecture and planning Adelaide University, 1974-1995.

Achievements

• Derek Scrafton has been listed as a noteworthy urban planning/transport educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member State Transport Authority, 1975-1993, City Planning Commission, Adelaide, 1982-1987. Board directors International Church Trade and Industry Mission, 1985-1999. Fellow Chartered Institute Transport, Royal Geographical Society, Public Administrn.

Institute, Australian Institute Mgtm. Member Australian Transport Research Forum (chairman 1975, 83, 97), International Union Public Transport (associate). Clubs: Adelaide University Soccer (president since 1975), Darlington Football (vice president since 1975).

Interests

• Soccer, music.

Connections

Married Barbara Whiteley, August 13, 1963. Children: Mary Elisabeth, Katherine Jean.