Public health, sustainability and road safety
14 November 2017 | 15.20 – 17.00
Encouraging more people to cycle and walk (for health and environmental benefits) while recognising the increased road casualty risk (and addressing this).
Why near misses matter: from research to policy and practice
Dr Rachel Aldred
Reader in Transport at the University of Westminster
The Health Impacts of a Mode Shift to Walking and Cycling
Dr James Woodcock
Senior Research Associate, Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR), University of Cambridge
Turbo-roundabouts – promoting pedestrian and cyclist safety and comfort at busy urban roundabouts
Patrick Lingwood
Walking and cycling officer, Bedford Borough
Bostin Bikes and Bostin Commuter: enabling bike ownership and increasing cycling
Claire Williams
Sustainable Transport Manager, Transport for West Midland
Linda Downing
Professional Lead Sustainable Travel, City of Wolverhampton Council
Bikeability – training for more cycling and safer cycling
Paul Robison
The Bikeability Trust