Building people-friendly streets
Wednesday 13 November 2024
15 Hatfields, London SE1
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Why attend Liveable Neighbourhoods?
Get practical step-by-step guidance on the process behind transforming streets, how to build a case for a scheme and learn how to avoid the potential pitfalls.
Who should attend?
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Local authority officers
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Councillors
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Consultants
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Campaigners
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Academics
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Suppliers
Delegate rates
Public Sector
First
London Borough Delegate
FREE
Each Additional Delegate
£189 + VAT
Private Sector
First Delegate
£349 + VAT
Each Additional Delegate
£249 + VAT
Programme
Please note: the conference programme is currently under development
09.00
Registration open
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
09.50
Welcome
Penny Rees, Head of Healthy Streets, Transport for London
10.00
Session 1: Finding the right balance: making the most of funding
TfL has introduced two funding streams: £50m to improve road safety by reducing speeds and tackling the most dangerous roads and junctions; and £10m each to three projects to improve bus journey times and increase bus ridership.
There is often the perception that what is good for active travel will be bad for buses. This session will look at balancing outcomes without compromising policy goals, including how to combine buses and bicycles, and creating safer crossings and side roads, and the potential for traffic filters and School Streets.
11.15
Morning break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
11.45
Session 2: Whistle stop tour of the nation's top Liveable Neighbourhoods
A host of Liveable Neighbourhood schemes are taking root across the UK. Those behind the schemes explain how they are making their visions a reality, highlighting the successes and breakthroughs, along with the challenges they have faced. They will also share the latest data revealing the impact of their schemes.
13.00
Lunch break
Refreshments served in the exhibition area
14.00
Session 3: Measuring the myriad benefits of putting people first
Research suggests that challenging the dominance of the car benefits us, both individually and collectively, in a host of ways. Not only do people-friendly streets ease pressure on the NHS and boost wellbeing but also curb road danger and improve air quality. On top of this, changes to our streets encourage use of public transport and boost local economies. They are also inclusive and strengthen community cohesion. Here a panel from a range of disciplines share their findings.
15.15
Afternoon break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
15.45
Session 4: Better engagement between politicians and officers
It is almost certainly no coincidence that the schemes that have seen the most progress in transforming streets are those where politicians and officers have worked closely together to bring about change. Panellists will discuss their sometimes fraught journeys from concept to completion.
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17.00
Close of conference
Speakers
Penny Rees
Head of Healthy Streets
Transport for London
Richard Eason
Programme Director, Journeys & Places
Enfield Council
Ed Plowden
Portfolio Holder for Transport
Bristol City Council
Natasha Hartke
Kerbside Strategy Programme Manager
London Borough of Lambeth
Mike Hakata
Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment & Transport
Haringey Council
Cllr Kate Ravilious
Executive Member for Transport
City of York Council