Fifth Regional Seminar on Active Travel
Active Travel – Better Towns Ride the Lights, Walk the Prom
co-hosted by Living Streets and North West Active Travel Network
Venue: The Solaris Centre, Blackpool
Wednesday 14 October 2015
The Speakers will include
Nick Davies (University of Central Lancashire) Economic benefits of active travel
Nick Cavill (Consultant) Health benefits of active travel
Tom Platt (Head of Policy, Living Streets) Walkable places – Current developments
Karen Stevens (Liverpool City Council) Bike Hire Schemes
Andy Howard (Transport for Greater Manchester) CCAG – Towards Velocity 2025
Jon Little (Waltham Forest Council) The Waltham Forrest Mini-Holland
Steve Essex (Transport Initiatives) Pedestrian-cycle interactions
Latif Patel (Blackpool Council) Crossings and signals phases at junction
Prior to the formal programme optional cycling and walking tours will be available from Blackpool North Station visiting sites of special traffic interest en route to the Solaris Centre
Lunch will be provided by Café Chicco at the Solaris Centre.
Fee
Standard: £50
Representatives of voluntary bodies: £25
Bookings can be registered at : www.nwatn.org.uk
Deadline: Monday 5th October
Enquires: stellashackel@nwatn.org.uk